In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy S10 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. 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 | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-G973F/DS | SM-F916B | |
Form Factor | Touch | Folder - touch screen, dual screen | |
Height | 149.9 mm | 159.2 mm | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has greater height than Samsung Galaxy S10. |
Width | 70.4 mm | 68 mm | Samsung Galaxy S10 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
Depth | 7.8 mm | 16.8 mm | Samsung Galaxy S10 is narrower than Samsung Galaxy S10. |
Weight | 157 g | 282 g | Samsung Galaxy S10 is lighter than Samsung Galaxy S10. |
Dimensions Details | - | Folded - 68 mm x 16.8 mm x 159.2 mm Unfolded - 128.2 mm x 6.9 mm x 159.2 mm |
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Body Colour | Cardinal red | Prism black | Prism green | Prism white | Prism blue | Silver prism | Thom Browne Gray | Mystic black, metallic blue hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic blue hinge | Mystic black, metallic gold hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic gold hinge | Mystic black, metallic red hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic red hinge | Mystic black, metallic silver hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic silver hinge | Mystic black | Mystic bronze | |
Body Material | Gorilla glass 5 | Gorilla glass 6 | |
Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S10 is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68 | - | |
SAR Value | 1.593 W/kg (body), 0.477 W/kg (head), 2.73 W/kg (limb) | 0.291 W/kg (head, LTE), 0.859 W/kg (head, 5G), 1.453 W/kg (body) | |
Integrated Components | Heart rate sensor | - | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | - |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED | Infinity Flex Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
Foldable Display | - | Yes | |
Display Design | - | Inward folding | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.1" | 7.6" | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy S10. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 3040 x 1440 pixels | 2208 x 1768 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S10 has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
Display Format | QHD+ | QXGA+ | |
Pixel Density | 550 ppi | 373 ppi | Samsung Galaxy S10 has better pixel density than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
Aspect Ratio | - | 22.5:18 | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
HDR Technology | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | |
Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
Display Features | Always-on display, Edge Screen | Flex screen | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (scratch resistant glass) | Samsung Ultra Thin Glass, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) |
SECOND DISPLAY |
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Second Display Type | - | OLED display - colour | |
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Second Display Screen Size | - | 6.2" | |
Second Display Resolution | - | 2260 x 816 pixels | |
Second Display Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours |
UNFOLDED DISPLAY |
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Unfolded Display Screen Size | - | 7.6 in | |
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Unfolded Display Resolution | - | 2208 x 1768 pixels |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Exynos | - | |
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Processor Number | 9820 | - | |
Clock Speed | 2.7 GHz | 3.09 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy S10. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S10 has 64-bit architecture. |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 8 GB | 12 GB | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy S10. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 256 GB | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S10. |
User Memory | 107.8 GB | 220.6 GB | |
Memory Interface | - | UFS 3.1 | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB | - |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 3 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Both phones have the same camera resolution. |
Lens Type | Telephoto lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.4 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S10. |
Field of View (FoV) | 45 degree(s) | 123 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has larger lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy S10. |
Pixel Size | 1 μm | 1.12 μm | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has larger camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy S10. |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic | |
Optical Zoom | 2x | 2x | Both phones have the same optical zoom. |
Digital Zoom | 10x | 10x | Both phones have the same digital zoom. |
Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
Special Effects | HDR, Grid Line | HDR, Grid Line, Motion photos | |
Camera Modes | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, Timer mode, HYPERLAPSE, Super Slow-mo, AR Emoji, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Mountains, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Motion Photos, 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 | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, selfie mode, HYPERLAPSE, Live Focus mode, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Live focus video, Night, Mountain, Single Take, Pro Video, NIGHT HYPERLAPSE | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | Face detection | Both phones have face detection. |
Light Source | High CRI LED flash | High CRI LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 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 | 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) | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Full view, Flaw detection, 9.1MP still photos recording 4K video, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Lens smudge, Full view, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady, Zoom-In Mic, AR Doodle, Microphone Control, HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding), Dual preview, Auto framing, Flex mode, Capture View mode |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Both phones have the same second camera resolution. |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Wide-angle lens | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/1.5 & f/2.4 | F/1.8 | Samsung Galaxy S10 has better second camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S10. |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 83 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.8 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has optical stabilisation of the second camera. |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | Dual Pixel AF, OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Super Speed Dual Pixel AF |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 16 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S10 has higher resolution third camera than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
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Lens Type (3rd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | Telephoto lens | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.2 | F/2.4 | Samsung Galaxy S10 has better third camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S10. |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | 123 degree(s) | 45 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy S10 has larger third camera lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has optical stabilisation of the third camera. |
Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 10 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | Both phones have the same front camera resolution. |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.9 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy S10 has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S10. |
Field of View (Front) | 80 degree(s) | 80 degree(s) | Both phones have the same front lens field of view. |
Pixel Size (Front) | 1.22 μm | 1.22 μm | Both phones have the same front camera pixel size. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
Special Effects (Front) | - | HDR, Grid Line | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Live Focus mode | - | |
Camera Features (Front) | Dual Pixel AF | - |
SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) | - | 10 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (2nd Front) | - | F/2.2 | |
Field of View (2nd Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Front) | - | 1.22 μm |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3400 mAh | 4500 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy S10. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Super Fast Charging | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | Both phones can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, PMA, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | WPC, PMA, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare | |
Talk Time | 1260 minutes | 1860 minutes | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy S10. |
Run Time Details | Talk (3G): up to 1260 min Active online usage (3G): up to 12 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 14 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 14 hrs Playback (video): up to 18 hrs Playback (audio): up to 81 hrs |
Active online usage (LTE): up to 11 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 11 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 18 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 83 hrs Talk (4G): up to 1860 min |
CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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Technology | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 10 | |
User Interface | One UI | - | |
Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | Bixby | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi, LAA | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, LAA, 5G NR FR1 | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X, 2100 CDMA2000 1X (AWS) | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
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 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
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 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, 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 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n41, n77, n78, n40 | |
5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 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. |
Ultra-Wideband (UWB) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has UWB wireless technology. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
Sound Enhancements | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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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, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
Additional Phone Features | Smart Select, MU-MIMO technology, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Live message, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer | Multitasking, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, dual battery, Flex mode, Multi Active Window, Bluetooth Scalable Codec, Hinge CAM technology, App Pair, Split Screen Capture |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB connector, USB-C cable, headset (tuned by AKG) | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, protective case, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live | |
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Compliant Standards | VDE, IP68, TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | VDE, SGS Eye Care Display Certification |