In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) and Google Pixel 4. 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 (Unlocked) | Google Pixel 4 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-G973U1 | G020M | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 149.9 mm | 147.1 mm | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has greater height than Google Pixel 4. |
Width | 70.4 mm | 68.8 mm | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has greater width than Google Pixel 4. |
Depth | 7.8 mm | 8.2 mm | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) is narrower than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
Weight | 157 g | 162 g | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) is lighter than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
Body Colour | Prism black | Prism blue | Simply black | Oh So Orange | Just black | Clearly white | |
Body Material | Gorilla glass 5 | Aluminum unibody with hybrid coating, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | Dustproof, water-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Yes | Both phones are waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68 | IP68 | |
SAR Value | 1.59 W/kg (simultaneous), 1.35 W/kg (wireless router), 1.37 W/kg (body), 1.05 W/kg (head) | 1.19 W/kg (head) | |
Integrated Components | Heart rate sensor | - | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C | |
SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Single-SIM |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | Google Pixel 4 |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED | Flexible OLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.1" | 5.7" | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has larger screen size than Google Pixel 4. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 3040 x 1440 pixels | 2160 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has better screen resolution than Google Pixel 4. |
Display Format | QHD+ | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 550 ppi | 444 ppi | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has better pixel density than Google Pixel 4. |
Aspect Ratio | - | 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 | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
HDR Technology | HDR10+ | - | |
Display Refresh Rate | - | 90 Hz | |
Display Features | Always-on display, Edge Screen | Always-on display, Now Playing, Ambient EQ | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | Google Pixel 4 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
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Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz | 2.84 GHz | Google Pixel 4 has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
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 640 | Qualcomm ADRENO 640 |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | Google Pixel 4 |
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RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 8 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has more RAM than Google Pixel 4. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 64 GB | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has more internal memory than Google Pixel 4. |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB | - |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | Google Pixel 4 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 3 | 2 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 12.2 Megapixel | Google Pixel 4 has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
Lens Type | Telephoto lens | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.4 | F/1.7 | Google Pixel 4 has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
Field of View (FoV) | 45 degree(s) | 77 degree(s) | Google Pixel 4 has larger lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
Pixel Size | 1 μm | 1.4 μm | Google Pixel 4 has larger camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic | |
Optical Zoom | 2x | - | |
Digital Zoom | 10x | - | |
Special Effects | HDR, Grid Line | - | |
HDR Mode | - | Live HDR+ | |
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 | Portrait mode, Night Vision | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | - | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has face detection. |
Light Source | High CRI LED flash | Dual 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 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) 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 | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), dual pixel phase detection |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Google Pixel 4 has better second camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Wide-angle lens | Telephoto lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/1.5 & f/2.4 | F/2.4 | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has better second camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 52 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1 μm | |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | Dual Pixel AF, OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation), Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS) |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 16 Megapixel | - | |
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Lens Type (3rd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.2 | - | |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | 123 degree(s) | - |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 10 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has better front camera resolution than Google Pixel 4. |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.9 | F/2.0 | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
Field of View (Front) | 80 degree(s) | 90 degree(s) | Google Pixel 4 has larger front lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
Pixel Size (Front) | 1.22 μm | 1.22 μm | Both phones have the same front camera pixel size. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Focus free | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Live Focus mode | - | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Front) | Dual Pixel AF | 2 NIR cameras |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | Google Pixel 4 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3400 mAh | 2800 mAh | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has larger battery capacity than Google Pixel 4. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging | Power Delivery 2.0 | 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 | Qi | |
Standby Time | - | 288 hours | |
Talk Time | 2040 minutes | - | |
Run Time Details | Talk (CDMA): up to 2040 min Talk (WCDMA): up to 2040 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 20 hrs Playback (audio): up to 103 hrs |
Mixed usage: up to 32.2 hrs Standby: up to 288 hrs |
CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | Google Pixel 4 |
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Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 10 | |
User Interface | One UI | - | |
Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | Google Assistant | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | Google Pixel 4 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi, LAA | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, 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 | |
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 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 | 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 32, 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 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 | 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 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3, FDD 600 | |
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 | |
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 | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | Google Pixel 4 |
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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 | Apt-X, LDAC, apt-X HD | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | - | |
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 | - |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | Google Pixel 4 |
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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, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, haptics sensor, Active Edge | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | Face recognition | |
Security Technology | - | 3D Face unlock | |
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 | MIMO technology, Three microphones, Android Sensor Hub, Noise suppression, ARCore, Titan M Security Module, Pixel Neural Core, 3 years of security and OS updates |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | Google Pixel 4 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB connector, USB-C cable, headset (tuned by AKG) | SIM card removal tool, Quick switch adapter, USB-C headphones, USB-C to USB-C cable, 18W USB-C power adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | VDE, IP68, TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) |