Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S10 vs Samsung Galaxy Note9
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S10 and Samsung Galaxy Note9: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S10, ahead on Design & display and Camera. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy S10 | Galaxy Note9 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 7.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 6.7 | 5.7 |
| Connectivity | 5.7 | 5.5 |
| Battery & charging | 4.6 | 5.2 |
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 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Display Pixel Density
- 550 ppi
- against 516 ppi
- Weight
- 157 g
- against 201 g
- Wireless charging power
- 15 W
- against 10 W
Samsung Galaxy Note9, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,400 mAh
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,050 nits
- against 800 nits
- Display Diagonal
- 6.4″
- against 6.1″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | Galaxy Note9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 9820 | Samsung Exynos 9810 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm Best value | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G76 MP12 | Mali-G72 MP18 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz Best value | 2.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 328,366 | 315,447 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 741 Best value | 559 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,317 Best value | 1,840 |
| 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: 4 × 2.7 GHz Mongoose M3 and 4 × 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 (EMEA); or 4 × 2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold and 4 × 1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver (USA, LATAM, and China). |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | v8 |
| Maximum memory card | 512 GB | 512 GB |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | Galaxy Note9 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Red | Copper, Lavender, Blue, Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 70.4 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Body Height | 149.9 mm | 161.9 mm |
| Weight | 157 g Best value | 201 g |
| Usable Surface | 88.3 % Best value | 83.4 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68, Stylus Support |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | Galaxy Note9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,400 mAh | 4,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, USB Power Delivery, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Reverse Wireless Charging |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W Best value | 10 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | Galaxy Note9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 18.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | 1,050 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.4″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,040 px Best value | 2,960 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 550 ppi Best value | 516 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 4,498 :1 Best value | 4.531 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, Always-On Display, Touchscreen, Stylus Support |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | Galaxy Note9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | Galaxy Note9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate Sensor, SpO2 Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate Sensor, SpO2 Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | Galaxy Note9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 8.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 Best value | 8.1 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | Galaxy Note9 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| 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, 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, 4G LTE B71 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, UMTS, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| 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 Type-C, USB 3.1, Samsung DeX, ANT+, DLNA, FM Radio |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.1 |
| SAR American Head | 0.93 W/kg Best value | 1.29 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 0.79 W/kg Best value | 1.03 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.48 W/kg | 0.38 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.59 W/kg | 1.51 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 2,000 Mbps Best value | 1,200 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 316 Mbps Best value | 200 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | Galaxy Note9 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX, Stereo Speakers, High-Bitrate Audio Support | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX, 32-bit/384kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | Galaxy Note9 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-G973F, SM-G973U, SM-G973W, SM-G973U1, SM-G9730, SM-G973N, SM-G973X, SCV41, SM-G973C | SM-N960F, SM-N9600, SM-N960U, SM-N960U1, SM-N960N, SM-N960W, SM-N960X, SCV40 |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | Galaxy Note9 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Microsoft Continuum Support | Bixby natural-language commands, Samsung Pay |
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