Samsung Galaxy A05s vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G

Our verdict: You'll notice a sharper picture on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G thanks to its 495 PPI density. With 50MP on the rear, the Samsung Galaxy A05s has the higher-resolution camera. If selfies matter, the Samsung Galaxy A05s leads with a 13MP front-facing lens. If you're accident-prone, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G offers IP68 splash protection that the Samsung Galaxy A05s doesn't.

Screen
6.7" 6.8"
Display
PLS LCD Optic AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2400 1440 x 3040
Pixels Per Inch
393 495
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 16 Megapixels
Front Camera
13 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855
Storage
64GB 256GB, 512GB
OS
Android 13 Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM Micro SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth
5.1 with A2DP, LE 5.1 with A2DP, LE, aptX
Dimensions
168 x 77.8 x 8.8 mm 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm
Weight
194 grams 198 grams
Water Resistance
Not rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
SIM-free
Samsung Galaxy A05s Samsung Galaxy A05s Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G
Screen 6.7" 6.8"
Display PLS LCD Optic AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2400 1440 x 3040
Pixels Per Inch 393 495
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 16 Megapixels
Front Camera 13 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855
Storage 64GB 256GB, 512GB
OS Android 13 Android
SIM Type Nano SIM Micro SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth 5.1 with A2DP, LE 5.1 with A2DP, LE, aptX
Dimensions 168 x 77.8 x 8.8 mm 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm
Weight 194 grams 198 grams
Water Resistance Not rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
SIM-free
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A05s or Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.7", the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G has the sharper display at 495 pixels per inch versus 393, and the Samsung Galaxy A05s uses a PLS LCD panel while the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G has a Optic AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A05s or Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A05s features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G has a 16 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A05s and Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A05s is available in 64GB, while the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G comes in 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A05s and Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G use?

The Samsung Galaxy A05s is powered by the Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G uses the Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A05s or Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G?

It's a trade-off: the Samsung Galaxy A05s is lighter but the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G is more compact. It's 4g lighter at 194 grams, though the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G is actually the more compact phone at 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G is slimmer at 7.9mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A05s or Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A05s is rated Not rated, while the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A05s and Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G run?

The Samsung Galaxy A05s runs Android 13 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G runs Android. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.