Since we’re done comparing the Mate 30 Pro to the Note 10+, not it’s time to pit the regular Mate 30 against the Galaxy Note 10 and find out which one has the advantage in terms of crucial smartphone aspects. Let’s begin.
Here are their detailed specs:
Specs | Huawei Mate 30 | Samsung Galaxy Note10 |
---|---|---|
Display | 6.62-inch 19.5:9 RIGID OLED FHD (2340 x 1080) display, HDR10+ | 6.3-inch FHD+ (2280 x 1080) Infinity Display (Dynamic AMOLED), HDR10+ |
Glass Protection | n/a | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
CPU | HiSilicon Kirin 990 7nm 2.86GHz octa-core | - Samsung Exynos 9825 7nm 2.7GHz octa-core |
GPU | Mali-G76 MP16 GPU w/ GPU Turbo (new generation) | - Adreno 640 GPU (US Model) |
RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
Storage | 256GB storage (UFS not specified) | 256GB UFS 3.0 storage |
Expandable Storage | Expandable via NM Card slot | None |
Rear Camera | 40MP SuperSensing F1.8 + 16MP Ultra-Wide F2.2 + 8MP Telephoto F2.2 | 12MP F 1.5-F1.8-F2.4 +16MP F2.2 wide-angle + 12MP F2.1 Telephoto triple rear cameras |
Front Camera | 24MP RGB Front camera | 10MP F2.2 front camera |
Connectivity | 4G Dual VoLTE | 4G LTE |
SIM | Dual-SIM card slot (nano + nano/NM card) | Dual-SIM card slot (nano) |
Wi-Fi | WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | WiFi 6 (2.4GHz + 5GHz) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
NFC | Yes | Yes |
GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo |
USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
Sensors | - In-display fingerprint scanner - Face Unlock | - Ultrasonic fingerprint scanner - Face Unlock |
Features | - IP53 water and dust resistance - Invisible Virtual Key - AI Auto-Rotate | -Bixby Vision 2.0 -Heatpipe cooling -IP68 dust and water-resistance -S-Pen with IP68, 4096 pressure level, gesture navigation - AKG Stereo Speakers w/ Dolby Atmos |
OS | EMUI 10 (Android 10) | Samsung One UI (Android 9 Pie) |
Battery | 4,200mAh battery w/ 27W Wireless SuperCharge, 40W SuperCharge | 3,500mAh battery w/ 25W fast charging and 12W wireless charging |
Here are the advantages of each smartphone:
- Larger screen size
- Faster performance (based on clock speed)
- Expandable storage
- Higher main rear camera resolution
- Higher front camera resolution
- Farther zoom capability
- Android 10 out-of-the-box
- Larger battery capacity
- Faster charging speed
- Gorilla Glass 6
- Adjustable aperture
- S-Pen
- IP68 water and dust resistance
- AKG Stereo Speakers w/ Dolby Atmos
- Heatpipe cooling system
Just like with my Mate 30 Pro vs. Galaxy Note 10+ comparison, the design differences of the regular Mate 30 and Galaxy Note 10 are the almost the same.
For display, the Mate 30 has a better viewing experience thanks to its massive screen size; however, the Galaxy Note 10 has Gorilla Glass6 to protect it from minor bumps and scratches.
Performance-wise, the Mate 30 has a higher clock speed than the Galaxy Note 10, but this doesn’t mean that the former is better overall. We’ve yet to know how they fared, but we’ll be updating this article once we find our their benchmark scores. Stay tuned for that.
The regular Mate 30 has a triple camera setup, which is on equal grounds with the Galaxy Note 10 having the same configuration. The main difference is that the former can zoom in more than the latter, while its primary lens has a higher resolution. Do note that the number of megapixels doesn’t automatically equate to having a better photo quality.
In terms of features, the Mate 30 comes with EMUI 10 based on Android 10. As for the Galaxy Note 10, it has the S-Pen which is its primary weapon along with a better audio quality thanks to the AKG Stereo Speakers, as well as, better water and dust resistance.
Last, but not the least, the Mate 30 carries a larger battery capacity with faster charging rate. However, this does not mean that it automatically wins in terms of battery life battle. We’ve yet to know how long the former performs in our battery benchmark test so stay tuned for that.
Here are the prices of each smartphone:
- Huawei Mate 30 – EUR 799 (~PHP 46,193)
- Samsung Galaxy Note 10 – EUR 969 (~PHP 55,947)
Based on the price difference, better viewing experience, battery, and camera setup, the Mate 30 is your choice. However, if you are more into screen protection, the S-Pen and its features, and better water and dust resistance, the Galaxy Note 10 is your best bet.
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