Galaxy Note Versus Galaxy S Smartphones

At the top tier of Samsung’s family of phones, the Samsung Note series and the Galaxy S series both represent the best the company has to offer. However, Samsung officially discontinued the Note series in 2022. Still, you can find used models at an incredibly affordable price. 

The Galaxy S and Note are both superb phones, and choosing one over the other depends upon one’s personal preferences. We compared Galaxy Note versus the newest Galaxy S smartphone models to help you select the best one.

Specifications play a big role in deciding which is the better phone, so here’s a feature-by-feature comparison between the two. The most notable difference between them, however, is the stylus that makes the Samsung Note 20 a superb choice for anyone who wants to write notes, clip and edit videos, or create artwork on the go.

Until 2020, the Galaxy S10 and Note 10 were Samsung’s top-of-line phones, but they’re now both replaced by the S22 and Note 20. The Note 10 provides all the features of the Galaxy S10, except for the 3.5mm phone jack and micro SD slot, which are missing from the Note 10. Considering the Note 10 is essentially a repackaging of the S10 with an S Pen stylus, many would argue the Note 10 is the superior phone. A price reduction for the Note 10 from $949 to less than $500 is also in its favor. Although you can no longer purchase the Note 10 from Samsung, you can still buy it from some retailers.

Samsung keeps the market humming with a regular stream of new products. Introduced in August 2020, the Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra are great smartphones. You can find models for cheap from some retailers. The best phone that Samsung sells now is the S22 Ultra. However, Samsung also sells the Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4.

Samsung announced the “S” series in 2010 and has sold ten variations of that design for the last decade. Without question, the latest S22 Ultra and S22 Plus editions are fabulous Android phones.

The same logic applies here. Samsung and technology in general have experienced gigantic advances in the past ten years. However, Samsung has discontinued the line. If you want a stylus-equipped phone, consider the Galaxy S22 Ultra.

Once again, today’s modern tech wins. Both phones boast three cameras and a selfie camera. One of the main cameras uses a 108-megapixel camera. Another takes telephoto pictures, while the third uses LIDAR to measure the distance to the subject and its background so photographers can apply special effects. For instance, you can blur the background of the photo by adjusting depth of field.

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