In depth comparison and review of Google Pixel 2 and Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked). Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Google Pixel 2 | Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-G975U1 | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 145.7 mm | 157.6 mm | Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) has greater height than Google Pixel 2. |
| Width | 69.7 mm | 74.1 mm | Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) has greater width than Google Pixel 2. |
| Depth | 7.8 mm | 7.8 mm | Both phones are the same depth. |
| Weight | 143 g | 175 g | Google Pixel 2 is lighter than Google Pixel 2. |
| Body Colour | Kinda blue | Clearly white | Just black | Prism black | Prism blue | |
| Body Material | Aluminum unibody with hybrid coating | Gorilla glass 5 | |
| Protection | Dustproof, water-resistant | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Yes | Both phones are waterproof. |
| IP rating | IEC 60529 IP67 | IP68 | |
| SAR Value | 0.87 W/kg (body), 0.72 W/kg (head) | 3.87 W/kg (simultaneous), 1.24 W/kg (wireless router), 1.04 W/kg (body), 1.111 W/kg (head) | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Single-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Google Pixel 2 | Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | AMOLED | Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 6.4" | Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) has larger screen size than Google Pixel 2. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 3040 x 1440 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) has better screen resolution than Google Pixel 2. |
| Display Format | Full HD | QHD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 441 ppi | 522 ppi | Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) has better pixel density than Google Pixel 2. |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 19:9 | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| Contrast Ratio | 100000:1 | - | |
| HDR | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) has HDR. |
| HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
| Display Features | Always-on display, 2.5D Glass, DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut | AOD(Always On Display) | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Google Pixel 2 | Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
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| Processor Number | MSM8998 | - | |
| Clock Speed | 2.35 GHz | 2.84 GHz | Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) has higher clock speed than Google Pixel 2. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 540 | Qualcomm ADRENO 640 |
| MEMORY | Google Pixel 2 | Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) |
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| RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 8 GB | Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) has more RAM than Google Pixel 2. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 128 GB | Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) has more internal memory than Google Pixel 2. |
| User Memory | - | 107 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | - | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB |
| CAMERA | Google Pixel 2 | Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 12.2 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Google Pixel 2 has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked). |
| Lens Type | - | Telephoto lens | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/2.4 | Google Pixel 2 has better lens aperture than Google Pixel 2. |
| Field of View (FoV) | - | 45 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size | - | 1 μm | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic, manual | |
| Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
| Optical Zoom | - | 2x | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 10x | |
| Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
| Special Effects | - | HDR, Grid Line, Motion photos | |
| HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes | - | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Mountains, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Live focus with bokeh effect, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face detection | Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) has face detection. |
| White Balance | - | Custom, automatic | |
| Light Source | - | High CRI LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 60 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), dual pixel phase detection | VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Scene Optimiser, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, AR Emoji |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 16 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1 μm |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/1.5 and f/2.4 | |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 77 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1.4 μm |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) has better front camera resolution than Google Pixel 2. |
| Lens Type (Front) | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.4 | F/1.9 | Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) has better front lens aperture than Google Pixel 2. |
| Field of View (Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.22 μm | |
| Focus Adjustment | Focus free | Automatic | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | - | Wide selfie mode, AR Emoji, selfie focus | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 640 x 480 (VGA) at 30 fps | - | |
| Camera Features (Front) | - | Dual Pixel AF |
| SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) | - | 8 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Aperture (2nd Front) | - | F/2.2 | |
| Field of View (2nd Front) | - | 90 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Front) | - | 1.12 μm | |
| Camera Functions (2nd Front) | - | Capture depth information |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Google Pixel 2 | Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2700 mAh | 4100 mAh | Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) has larger battery capacity than Google Pixel 2. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging | Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) has fast charging technology. |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, PMA, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | |
| Talk Time | - | 2340 minutes | |
| Run Time Details | - | Active online usage (3G): up to 15 hrs Active online usage (4G): up to 16 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 16 hrs Playback (video): up to 22 hrs Playback (audio): up to 120 hrs Talk (3G): up to 39 hrs Talk (2G): up to 39 hrs |
| CELLULAR | Google Pixel 2 | Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) |
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| Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 9.0 Pie | |
| User Interface | - | One UI | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | Bixby | |
| Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Google Pixel 2 | Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi, LAA | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 32, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 12, Band 13, Band 14, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66, Band 71 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700 PS, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3, FDD 600 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Google Pixel 2 | Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | Apt-X, LDAC, apt-X HD | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | - | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
| Sound Enhancements | - | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Dolby Digital sound, Qualcomm TrueWireless, Qualcomm Broadcast Audio, Qualcomm Aqstic audio, Qualcomm aptX audio |
| FEATURES | Google Pixel 2 | Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, advanced x-axis haptics sensor, Active Edge | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor, HR sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | |
| Additional Phone Features | HD Voice, Google Caller ID, MIMO technology, Wi-Fi Calling, Quick Switch function, Wireless Emergency Alerts function, Three microphones, Android Sensor Hub, Noise suppression, RGB LED notification light, Adaptive audio amplifier, Knock Knock function, Daydream technology support, Pixel Visual Core | Multitasking, Face Unlock, Wi-Fi Miracast, Multi Window, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Intelligent Scan | |
| Android Enterprise Recommended | Yes | - |
| OTHERS | Google Pixel 2 | Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Unlocked) |
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| Included Accessories | Quick switch adapter, USB-C to 3.5 jack adapter, USB-C 18W charging plug, USB-C to USB-C cable | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, headset (tuned by AKG), clear cover case, USB connector (OTG), protective film | |
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| Compliant Standards | IEC 60529 IP67, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | VDE, IP68, TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1 m | 1.5 m |
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