The dynamic AMOLED display is like an infinity pool. But the display specs on the Note 10+ are far more intriguing. Years later, it is still a solid smartphone stylus combo and it comes with the coveted S-Pen.įor display comparison, it has the same screen size as the less expensive Moto G Stylus and LG Stylo 6 phones (6.8 inches). The Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ debuted in 2019.
Specs/FeaturesĤ000 mAh battery | 48 MP rear quad pixel camera system | 16 MP selfie cameraĤ GB RAM/128 GB storage | Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 | Android 10 | 6.8-inch Max Vision FHD+ screen | Built-in passive stylus | Video stabilization | Headphone jack | Micro SD slot Fingerprint unlock | 10W rapid charger | WiFi hotspot | USB C It’s an upgraded budget buy for grown-up everyday tasks, but it’s also fun to use. It’s not a smartphone for a superuser by any stretch. Overall, it’s a good phone for the money. The camera produces good photos and video - especially with good lighting. It’s not fancy, but it gets the job done. The stylus tip is more rounded than the previous one, but accuracy doesn’t seem to suffer. You can leave it as is or change the app shortcuts to reflect the way you use your smartphone. The updated Moto G Stylus has an easy-release stylus with a textured grip.īonus: when you pop the stylus out, a stylus menu also opens on the phone screen. Getting the built-in stylus out from its hiding place used to be tricky (like the board game, Operation). This comes in handy when you are taking notes, retouching photos, or playing games.
It has a generous 6.8-inch 1080p HD+ display and a thin bezel for more screen space. In a world of $1000+ smartphones, the Moto G Stylus is still a contender. Specs/FeaturesĤ300 mAh battery | Triple-lens 64 MP rear camera | 10 MP selfie camera | 8 GB RAM/128 GB² storage | Octa-Core processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ | Android 10 | 6.7-inch flat Infinity-O FHD+ Super AMOLED+ | S-Pen | 8K video | Fingerprint unlock | IP68 water resistance | 25W rapid charger | USB C | Wireless PowerShare | Wireless charging capable That’s useful for audio and video playback, taking pictures hands-free, or just navigating apps.īottom line: it’s a great phone at a lesser price point. The S-Pen functions as a wireless controller for the Note 20. It offers the same robust features such as air commands and write to text with pinpoint precision. If the S-Pen is the main draw, you’ll be happy to know that it’s not a scaled back stylus on the Note 20. You also won’t get the 120Hz refresh rate of the Note 20 Ultra. Yet, you still get the benefits of the included S-Pen and a responsive design in a more lightweight phone.
You’ll lose some pixel quality on camera and less zoom capability. You’ll get a smaller screen (6.7 compared to Ultra’s 6.9). All in all, the core specifications are close, making it a “bang-for-your-buck” choice for those in the market for a stylus-powered phone. The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is a scaled down version of the Note 20 Ultra, but not by much. USB C | Wireless PowerShare | Wireless charging capable Specs/FeaturesĤ500 mAh battery | Triple-lens 108 MP rear camera with 50X zoom | 10 MP selfie camera | 12 GB RAM/128 GB storage | Octa-Core processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ | Android 10/One UI 2.0 | 6.9-inch edge dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O WQHD+ screen | S-Pen | 8K video | 1 TB Micro SD slot | Fingerprint unlock | IP68 water resistance | 25W rapid charger It is pricey for sure, but one you might keep for years to come. This phone is an excellent choice for work or play. It also comes with helpful features like Bixby personal assistant and DeX, which turns your smartphone into a mobile office. The triple-lens rear camera takes stunning pictures and video. The features of the phone are just as impressive. In short, there’s a lot you can do with the S-Pen, including taking notes when your phone is powered off.
Pair it with a Bluetooth speaker, and you can lay back and watch a movie or spark a dance party hands-free. These are called “air actions.” Navigate your phone, take selfies, and control video and audio playback. Hold the button down on the stylus, and it becomes a navigation tool without touching the phone.
The built-in technology keeps the stylus and phone connected up to 30 feet. The S-Pen is designed to work with the Note 20 Ultra without complex pairing. It’s also a mature product that Samsung has been slowly refining since it’s original introduction way back in 2011 with the original Note. It’s a digital stylus with a nine millisecond response time that goes far beyond writing and drawing. Samsung stylus devices utilize their proprietary S-Pen. With its trademark squared corners and big 6.9-inch AMOLED screen sporting a 120Hz display, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a stylus playground.