Samsung Note 10 vs Note 9

Trying to decide between a refurbished Samsung Note 10 vs Note 9? The good news is that it's a pretty easy choice. As the Note 9 is more than two years old now, you'll probably receive fewer software updates from Samsung than if you opt for the Note 10. Yes, you'll still get security patches, but your phone won't be "modernised" anymore. And speaking of modernity, we prefer the Note 10 for its more "futuristic" look.

Samsung Note 10: screen, design, software updates

The Galaxy Note 10 features a curved borderless display. And yes, while the Note 9 also has a curved screen, it doesn't seem as well-integrated into the overall design of the phone as the Note 10.

On the topic of software updates, you can expect the Note 10 to receive the latest version of the Android operating system for longer than the Note 9. 

Samsung Note 9: better battery life 

Don't think the Galaxy Note 10's advantages are limited to design and software updates. Since this model is a year newer, you can expect considerable improvement in other technical departments such as processor performance and camera.

But the Note 9 has an unexpected advantage: believe it or not, its battery is bigger, at 4,000mAh, compared to 3,500mAh for the Note 10. That should give the Note 9 about 1-2 hours of extra browsing time. The Galaxy Note 9 also has a headphone jack, which is absent on the Note 10.

Whichever you choose, we recommend buying a refurbished Note 10 or Note 9, for the price and environmental impact.