Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S10 vs Huawei nova 6 5G
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S10 and Huawei nova 6 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 6 5G, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy S10 | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 5.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Camera | 6.7 | 7.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.7 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S10, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Display Technology
- Dynamic AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 550 ppi
- against 401 ppi
Huawei nova 6 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,200 mAh
- against 3,400 mAh
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.0
- against UFS 2.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Fast Charge Power
- 40 W
- against 15 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 9820 | Huawei Kirin 990 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 7 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G76 MP12 | Mali-G76 MP16 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 3.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 2.86 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 328,366 | 650,833 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 741 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,317 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (2×2.73 GHz Mongoose M4, 2×2.31 GHz Cortex-A75, 4×1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) in EMEA/LATAM; octa-core (1×2.84 GHz Kryo 485, 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 485, 4×1.78 GHz Kryo 485) in USA/China | Octa-core CPU with 2×2.86 GHz Cortex-A76, 2×2.09 GHz Cortex-A76, and 4×1.86 GHz Cortex-A55. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | v10 |
| Maximum memory card | 512 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Red | Black, Blue, Red, Purple, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 70.4 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 149.9 mm | 162.7 mm |
| Weight | 157 g Best value | 212 g |
| Usable Surface | 88.3 % Best value | 84.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 9 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,400 mAh | 4,200 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 40 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, USB Power Delivery, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable Best value | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.57″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,040 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 550 ppi Best value | 401 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 4,498 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch | Hole-Punch Notch, LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate Sensor, SpO2 Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 10 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | nova 6 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 1700 AWS, 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B34, 3G UMTS B39, 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 B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, ANT+, Samsung DeX, USB OTG, DisplayPort output, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.93 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.79 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.48 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.59 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 2,000 Mbps | 2,300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 316 Mbps | 1,250 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX, Stereo Speakers, High-Bitrate Audio Support Best value | A2DP, LE, EDR, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-G973F, SM-G973U, SM-G973W, SM-G973U1, SM-G9730, SM-G973N, SM-G973X, SCV41, SM-G973C | WLZ-AN00, WLZ-TN00 |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Microsoft Continuum Support | — |
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