Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite specs: The 3.5mm jack makes a triumphant return

Galaxy Note 10 Lite
Galaxy Note 10 Lite (Image credit: Android Central)

The Galaxy Note 10 Lite is now official, and there's a lot to like. Samsung essentially went with a plastic design to bring down the costs, but it hasn't limited the internal hardware. The Note 10 Lite comes with the same S Pen that you get with the full-fledged Note 10 series, and what's even more interesting is that the device has a 3.5mm jack.

There's also a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen, 6GB/8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and three 12MP cameras at the back as well as a 4500mAh battery. The hardware is exciting, but there are a few downsides. The Note 10 Lite is powered by the 10nm Exynos 9810, the same chipset that had thermal issues on the Galaxy S9 two years ago.

Samsung has a history of reusing older chipsets, and it's no different this time. Samsung will sell the Note 10 Lite in limited markets around the globe — the phone won't launch in the U.S. — so it looks like the manufacturer was trying to save some cash by going with the aging Exynos 9810 chipset.

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CategorySamsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite
Operating systemAndroid 10One UI 2.0
Display6.7-inch Super AMOLED2400x1080 (20:9)
ChipsetExynos 98104 x 2.70GHz Mongoose M34 x 1.70GHz Cortex A55Mali-G72 MP1810nm
RAM6GB/8GB
Storage128GB
MicroSD slotYes (Up to 1TB)
Rear camera 112MP, f/1.727mm, OIS
Rear camera 212MP, f/2.452mm telephoto, OIS
Rear camera 312MP, f/2.213mm ultrawide
Front camera32MP, f/2.225mm, HDR
ConnectivityWi-Fi ac MU-MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS
Audio3.5mm jackSingle speaker
Battery4500mAhNon-removable
ChargingUSB-C18W
Water resistanceNo
SecurityIn-screen fingerprint
Dimensions163.7 x 76.1 x 8.7mm199g
ColorsAura Black, Aura Glow, Aura Red

The Galaxy Note 10 Lite is primarily targeted at Asian markets, and the phone is slated to make its debut in India later this month for the equivalent of $500 (₹35,999). The aging Exynos 9810 is worrisome, but the Note 10 Lite delivers in other areas, and the large battery should offset any battery drain issues.

For more on the Note 10 Lite, read our hands-on post.

Harish Jonnalagadda
Senior Editor - Asia

Harish Jonnalagadda is Android Central's Senior Editor of Asia. In his current role, he oversees the site's coverage of Chinese phone brands, networking products, and AV gear. He has been testing phones for over a decade, and has extensive experience in mobile hardware and the global semiconductor industry. Contact him on Twitter at @chunkynerd.