Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S10 5G vs ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S10 5G and ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and ZTE.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy S10 5G | nubia RedMagic 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.4 | 6.2 |
| Camera | 6.7 | 7.4 |
| Connectivity | 6.4 | 6.8 |
| Battery & charging | 6.5 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 502 ppi
- against 388 ppi
- Weight
- 198 g
- against 218 g
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
- against Fast Charging, Charger Included, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.0
- against UFS 2.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S10 5G | nubia RedMagic 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 9820 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 7 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G76 MP12 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 3.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 2.84 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 733,300 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,117 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 3,274 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M4 & 2x2.31 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) - Global; Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) - USA | Octa-core: 1 × 2.84 GHz Cortex-A77, 3 × 2.42 GHz Cortex-A77, and 4 × 1.80 GHz Cortex-A55. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S10 5G | nubia RedMagic 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, Black, Gold | Black, Red, Multicolor, Transparent |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 9.8 mm |
| Body Width | 77.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Body Height | 162.6 mm | 168.6 mm |
| Weight | 198 g Best value | 218 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.4 % Best value | 82.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | RGB Light Strip, Pressure-Sensitive Zones, Built-In Cooling Fan |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S10 5G | nubia RedMagic 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 55 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable Best value | Fast Charging, Charger Included, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S10 5G | nubia RedMagic 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.65″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,040 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 502 ppi Best value | 388 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 100,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10+, Stylus Support | Gorilla Glass, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S10 5G | nubia RedMagic 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S10 5G | nubia RedMagic 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S10 5G | nubia RedMagic 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 10 Best value |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S10 5G | nubia RedMagic 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1800, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS 800, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, aptX, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, Samsung DeX, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DisplayPort output, USB 3.1 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host, USB Host 3.1, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Infrared |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.46 W/kg Best value | 1.074 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.59 W/kg | 1.221 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.26 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.55 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 2,000 Mbps | 2,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 318 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S10 5G | nubia RedMagic 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, High-Bitrate Audio Support, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, aptX, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, aptX, A2DP, LE, 32-bit/384kHz Audio, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS:X, Noise-Cancellation Microphone |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S10 5G | nubia RedMagic 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-G977U, SM-G977N, SM-G977B, SM-G9770, SM-G977P, SM-G977T | NX659J |
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