Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S10 5G
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S10 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy S20 Plus | Galaxy S10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.5 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.2 | 6.4 |
| Camera | 7.3 | 6.7 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 7.2 | 6.5 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.0
- against UFS 2.1
- Display Pixel Density
- 525 ppi
- against 502 ppi
- Weight
- 186 g
- against 198 g
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 128 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus | Galaxy S10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 990 | Samsung Exynos 9820 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 8 nm |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 | Mali-G76 MP12 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 Best value | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.73 GHz | 2.84 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 623,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 840 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,670 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x Exynos M5 at 2.73 GHz, 2x Cortex-A76 at 2.5 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz. | 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 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus | Galaxy S10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Blue, White, Red | Silver, Black, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 7.9 mm |
| Body Width | 73.7 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Body Height | 161.9 mm | 162.6 mm |
| Weight | 186 g Best value | 198 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.5 % Best value | 89.4 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus | Galaxy S10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus | Galaxy S10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,200 px Best value | 3,040 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 525 ppi Best value | 502 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Variable Refresh Rate | Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10+, Stylus Support |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus | Galaxy S10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus | Galaxy S10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Cooling System, Barometer, Hall Sensor, RGB Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus | Galaxy S10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 9 |
| OS Family | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 9 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus | Galaxy S10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 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, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 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 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Samsung DeX, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, Samsung DeX, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DisplayPort output, USB 3.1 |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 |
| SAR American Head | 0.72 W/kg | 0.46 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.03 W/kg Best value | 1.59 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.38 W/kg | 0.26 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.57 W/kg | 1.55 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 2,000 Mbps | 2,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus | Galaxy S10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, 24-bit/192kHz Audio | Stereo Speakers, High-Bitrate Audio Support, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, aptX, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S20 Plus | Galaxy S10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-G985, SM-G985F, SM-G985F/DS | SM-G977U, SM-G977N, SM-G977B, SM-G9770, SM-G977P, SM-G977T |
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