In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy S10 5G 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 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-G977U | SM-F916B | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Folder - touch screen, dual screen | |
| Height | 162.6 mm | 159.2 mm | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has greater height than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| Width | 77.1 mm | 68 mm | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| Depth | 7.9 mm | 16.8 mm | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G is narrower than Samsung Galaxy S10 5G. |
| Weight | 198 g | 282 g | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G is lighter than Samsung Galaxy S10 5G. |
| 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 | Crown silver | Majestic black | 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 | Aluminium, Gorilla glass 6 | Gorilla glass 6 | |
| Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | - | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G is waterproof. |
| IP rating | IP68 | - | |
| SAR Value | 1.55 W/kg (body), 0.264 W/kg (head) | 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 | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G | 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) | 6.7" | 7.6" | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy S10 5G. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 3040 x 1440 pixels | 2208 x 1768 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| Display Format | QHD+ | QXGA+ | |
| Pixel Density | 505 ppi | 373 ppi | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has better pixel density than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 22.5:18 | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| Contrast Ratio | 2000000:1 | - | |
| HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
| HDR Technology | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
| Display Features | Edge Screen, AOD(Always On Display) | 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 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | - | |
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| Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz | 3.09 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy S10 5G. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has 64-bit architecture. |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G | 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 5G. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 256 GB | 256 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
| User Memory | 226.1 GB | 220.6 GB | |
| Memory Interface | - | UFS 3.1 |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 4 | 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 5G. |
| 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 5G. |
| Pixel Size | 1 μm | 1.12 μm | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has larger camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy S10 5G. |
| 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 | Yes | |
| Special Effects | HDR, Grid Line, Motion photos | 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, Live focus video | 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. |
| White Balance | Custom, automatic | - | |
| 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, AR Emoji, 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) | 16 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has better second camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
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| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.2 | F/1.8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has better second camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S10 5G. |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | 123 degree(s) | 83 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has larger second camera lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1 μm | 1.8 μm | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has larger second camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy S10 5G. |
| 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) | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Both phones have the same third camera resolution. |
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| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | Wide-angle lens | Telephoto lens | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/1.5 and f/2.4 | F/2.4 | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has better third camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S10 5G. |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | 77 degree(s) | 45 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has larger third camera lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | 1.4 μm | 1 μm | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has larger third camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical stabilization of the third camera. |
| Camera Features (3rd Camera) | Dual Pixel AF | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) |
| FOURTH CAMERA |
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| Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | F/1.2 | - | |
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| Field of View (4th Camera) | 72 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size (4th Camera) | 10 μm | - | |
| Camera Functions (4th Camera) | Capture depth information | - |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 2 | 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 5G has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S10 5G. |
| 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) | Wide selfie mode, Live Focus mode, AR Emoji, selfie focus, Live focus video | - | |
| Camera Features (Front) | Dual Pixel AF | - |
| SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) | 8 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has better second front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S10 5G. |
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| Lens Aperture (2nd Front) | F/1.6 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has better second front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S10 5G. |
| Field of View (2nd Front) | 75 degree(s) | 80 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Front) | 10 μm | 1.22 μm | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has larger pixel size of the second front camera than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| Camera Functions (2nd Front) | Capture depth information | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | Both phones have the same battery capacity. |
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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 | 2400 minutes | 1860 minutes | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| Run Time Details | Talk: up to 2400 min Standby (Always On Display Off): up to 350 hrs Standby (Always On Display On): up to 113 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 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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| Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 5G | 5G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| 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 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi, LAA, 5G NR FR1 | 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 | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 46, Band 48, 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 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 5150, TDD 3600, 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 | N260, n261 | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n41, n77, n78, n40 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | TDD 39GHz, TDD 28GHz | 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 5G | 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, Qualcomm TrueWireless, Qualcomm Broadcast Audio, Qualcomm Aqstic audio, Qualcomm aptX audio | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G | 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, HR 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 | Multi Window, 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 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, clear soft case, USB-C cable, headset (tuned by AKG), USB connector (OTG), protective film | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, protective case, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live | |
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| Compliant Standards | IP68 | VDE, SGS Eye Care Display Certification |
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