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Samsung Galaxy S10 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865)
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S10 and Samsung Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865), ahead on Design & display and Performance & hardware. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy S10 | Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.4 | 5.8 |
| Camera | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Connectivity | 5.7 | 5.0 |
| Battery & charging | 4.7 | 4.9 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S10, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 128 GB
- Weight
- 157 g
- against 163 g
Samsung Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865), if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,400 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 60 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 2.84 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 328,366 | 763,237 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 741 | 1,117 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,317 | 3,274 Best value |
| 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 | 1x 2.84 GHz Kryo 585, 3x 2.42 GHz Kryo 585, 4x 1.80 GHz Kryo 585 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR5 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | — |
| Maximum memory card | 512 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Red | Grey, Blue, Pink, White, Red |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 7.9 mm |
| Body Width | 70.4 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Body Height | 149.9 mm | 151.7 mm |
| Weight | 157 g Best value | 163 g |
| Usable Surface | 88.3 % | — |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,400 mAh | 4,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 25 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, USB Power Delivery, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | 1,200 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.2″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,040 px | 3,200 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 550 ppi | 566 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 4,498 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch | Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate Sensor, SpO2 Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 10 Best value |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Single SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| 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 | — |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, ANT+, Samsung DeX, USB OTG, DisplayPort output, DLNA | NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 |
| 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 | 2,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 316 Mbps | 318 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX, Stereo Speakers, High-Bitrate Audio Support | Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-G973F, SM-G973U, SM-G973W, SM-G973U1, SM-G9730, SM-G973N, SM-G973X, SCV41, SM-G973C | — |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy S10 | Galaxy S20 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865) |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Microsoft Continuum Support | — |
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