techloupe · 16/02/2020
Hands-on review · one week of daily use
Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite has a plastic back as its only letdown, but it is a strong all-round phone most people can recommend.
Likes- Good performance and battery life
- Display good enough for most users
- Good camera results, including telephoto
- Full S Pen support
Dislikes- Plastic back is not the material buyers expect
- Ultra-wide night shots have off white balance
Mäxel · 07/03/2020
First impressions · design, display and early performance
Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite has fine hardware and display, but its price sits so close to the Note 10 that it feels somewhat redundant.
Likes- Bright AMOLED display with good black levels
- No noticeable stutter in early use
- Familiar Samsung design with a front hole-punch camera
Dislikes- Price sits too close to the Note 10, making it feel redundant
- Older S Pen that lacks the Note 10's zoom feature
- Battery life still in doubt, and the reviewer is not convinced
CubeTube · 27/01/2020
First look · hands-on for about an hour and hardware details
Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite is likely a good alternative for buyers who find the Note 10 too expensive.
Likes- Build quality consistent with the Note series
- Headphone jack, which the Note 10 lacks
- Rectangular camera module sits almost flush with the back
Dislikes- Gesture camera controls from the Note 10 are missing
- Some S Pen features have been removed
All About Samsung · 03/01/2020
First look · hands-on impressions and first tests
Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite is a sensible, slimmed-down Note with little to criticise, though its size and missing glass back are a shame.
Likes- Large battery with fast 25 W charging
- S Pen with fine pressure levels for drawing
- Gesture navigation runs smoothly
- Wide-angle and main cameras work well together
Dislikes- No wireless charging
- Almost as large as the Note 10 Plus
- No glass back and no S Pen gestures
EA Phones · 28/08/2024
Hands-on review · gaming, screen and features
Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite is still a good phone that should keep working well for several years, though its screen and processor are showing their age.
Likes- Large screen with a sturdy metal frame
- Good camera results for its age
- Smooth performance and useful S Pen
- Call of Duty runs well
Dislikes- 60 Hz screen looks slightly pixelated and blurry
- Processor is dated and drops frames in demanding games
- Slow 25 W charging and no wireless charging
- Software updates stop at Android 13
Rincón Tecnológico · 25/05/2020
Performance test · games, emulators and heat checks
Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite is fast for everyday use and good for games, but its battery drains more than expected.
Likes- Fast app opening and multitasking
- Good graphics performance in games
- PUBG Mobile runs smoothly
- Cools down quickly after heavy use
Dislikes- Battery drains more than expected
- Phone gets hot under heavy load
- Emulator frame rate drops and audio distorts
WM DROID · 07/08/2024
Hands-on review · hardware details, camera and battery checks
Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite is only worth it if you really need the S Pen and want a cheap phone, as better options exist.
Likes- Sharp display with good colours
- Good photos and 4K video
- Headphone jack and S Pen support
- Fingerprint sensor works well
Dislikes- 60 Hz refresh rate feels dated
- Battery life disappoints after years of wear
- Single bottom speaker with mediocre sound
- Software updates stopped at Android 13
WM DROID · 16/05/2023
Hands-on review · performance, battery and value check
Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite is a decent phone, but at this price the S20 FE is the better pick.
Likes- Strong performance for most apps and everyday use
- Bright display with good colour reproduction
- Good camera results with a useful telephoto lens
Dislikes- 60 Hz refresh rate is below today's standard
- Battery struggles to last a full day of heavy use
- Single mono speaker sounds only decent
Frandroid · 23/03/2020
Full review · camera, battery and price comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite is not worth its price, since rivals at this cost are clearly better for photos and performance.
Likes- Battery easily lasts two days of normal use
- Fast 25 W charging fills it up in just over an hour
- Processor is better than average, though flagships outclass it
Dislikes- Camera is weak in low light and night mode
- Portrait mode handles hair and fur poorly
- Price too high for the performance and photo quality
- No wireless charging
HYPETEST · 15/02/2020
Hands-on review · photo and video comparison with flagship
Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite is a decent stylus phone for those who need an S Pen; others should look elsewhere.
Likes- Practical S Pen for a phone built around the stylus
- Useful wide-angle lens
- Nice screen with pleasing colours
- Expandable storage and facial recognition
Dislikes- Fingerprint reader is slow
- Sky and night shots weaker than the flagship's
- Screen is not Quad HD
Les Numériques · 12/02/2020
Full review · battery tests and comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite is a good phone held back by strong rivals, and mainly worth buying if you want the stylus.
Likes- Good screen with accurate colours
- Battery lasts about two days
- Solid camera performance
- Stylus works well
Dislikes- Plastic back weakens the premium feel
- No water resistance
- Rivals offer more for the same money
- Non-stylus buyers should look elsewhere
Lorenzo-EsperienzaMobile · 16/10/2020
Hands-on review · benchmarks, games and daily use
Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite is a solid, mature phone that is well worth buying, especially for anyone wanting to upgrade.
Likes- Good camera with sharp everyday shots
- Fast browser and games run without problems
- S Pen is useful for writing
- Excellent call quality and a headphone jack
Dislikes- No waterproofing
- Processor trails newer phones
- Screen has a classic design with limited modernity
MobileAdvisor · 19/07/2020
Full review · cameras, S Pen, battery and price check
Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite is a strong mid-range Samsung with the S Pen and now a cheaper alternative to the Note 10.
Likes- Solid build and a compact, comfortable size
- Good photo and video quality
- S Pen features are useful for notes and screenshots
Dislikes- Design isn't innovative for a phone with this name
- Battery life is weaker than in the comparison models
SmartWorld · 01/03/2020
Full review · camera, battery, audio and gaming tests
Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite is a solid stylus phone for buyers who can't afford the Note 10 Plus, though battery and mono audio are weaker.
Likes- Strong camera, including the selfie camera
- Good 4G and Wi-Fi reception
- Solid gaming performance
- Good Full HD stabilisation at 60 fps
Dislikes- Battery life below the Note 10 Plus
- Mono speaker that muffles when covered up
- Much of the hardware is shared with the Note 9
HDblog · 17/02/2020
Full review · performance, camera, battery and price
Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite is only interesting if the price drops, as it is hard to justify over the Note 10.
Likes- S Pen is precise and responsive, a key Note strength
- Display colours are accurate and vivid
- Performance is smooth and games run without problems
- Battery lasts a full day with heavy use
Dislikes- Camera weaker than rivals, especially in low light
- Fingerprint reader is less responsive than on top models
- No IP68 water resistance certification
- Price is high compared with the Note 10 and rivals
andreagaleazzi · 13/02/2020
Hands-on review · S Pen and camera use
Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite is convincing for S Pen users at a good price, though performance and design fall short.
Likes- Complete S Pen features at a lower cost
- Good battery life
- Good camera results for everyday and social photos
- Headphone jack and expandable memory
Dislikes- Performance below the Note 10 series
- Design is unimpressive
- No water resistance
- Weaker low-light photos
andreagaleazzi · 12/02/2020
Day-long use test · live event, flight and streaming
Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite is compact and fast enough for daily use, a fair phone despite a dated chip and design.
Likes- Compact, comfortable size for everyday use
- No slowdowns or overheating during a long day
- Stories and live streaming handled well
Dislikes- Design is less appealing than the Note 10's
- Processor is a generation behind
- S Pen pressure sensitivity slightly reduced