In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) and Motorola Edge. 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) | Motorola Edge |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-G973U1 | - | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 149.9 mm | 161.64 mm | Motorola Edge has greater height than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
Width | 70.4 mm | 71.1 mm | Motorola Edge has greater width than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
Depth | 7.8 mm | 9.29 mm | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) is narrower than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
Weight | 157 g | 188 g | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) is lighter than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
Body Colour | Prism black | Prism blue | Solar black | |
Body Material | Gorilla glass 5 | Plastic, 6000 Series aluminium | |
Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | Dustproof, splashproof | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68 | IP52 | |
SAR Value | 1.59 W/kg (simultaneous), 1.35 W/kg (wireless router), 1.37 W/kg (body), 1.05 W/kg (head) | 1.68 W/kg (body), 1.79 W/kg (head) | |
Integrated Components | Heart rate sensor | FM radio, LED flashlight | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | Motorola Edge |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED | Endless Edge display | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.1" | 6.7" | Motorola Edge has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 3040 x 1440 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has better screen resolution than Motorola Edge. |
Display Format | QHD+ | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 550 ppi | - | |
Aspect Ratio | - | 19.5:9 | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
HDR Technology | HDR10+ | HDR10 | |
Display Refresh Rate | - | 90 Hz | |
Display Features | Always-on display, Edge Screen | DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut, Moto Display, Peek Display | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | Motorola Edge |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 | |
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Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz | 2.3 GHz | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has higher clock speed than Motorola Edge. |
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 620 |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | Motorola Edge |
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RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 8 GB | 6 GB | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has more RAM than Motorola Edge. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 128 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | Motorola Edge |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 3 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 64 Megapixel | Motorola Edge has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
Lens Type | Telephoto lens | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.4 | F/1.8 | Motorola Edge has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
Field of View (FoV) | 45 degree(s) | - | |
Pixel Size | 1 μm | 0.8 μm | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has larger camera pixel size than Motorola Edge. |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | - | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic | |
Optical Zoom | 2x | - | |
Digital Zoom | 10x | - | |
Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
Special Effects | HDR, Grid Line | HDR, Live Filters, Spot Colour | |
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 | Slow motion video, Panorama, Time-lapse mode, manual mode, Best Shot, HYPERLAPSE, portrait mode, Active photos, Cinemagraph, Night Vision, Macro video, Macro mode, Gesture selfie, Video Portrait Mode | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | Auto smile capture | Both phones have face detection. |
Light Source | High CRI LED flash | 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, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 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 | EIS video stabilisation, Cutout, Quad Pixel technology, High-res zoom, smart composition, Shot optimisation, RAW photo output |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Motorola Edge has better second camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Wide-angle lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/1.5 & f/2.4 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has better second camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 117 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1 μm | |
Camera Functions (2nd Camera) | - | Macro camera | |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | Dual Pixel AF, OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | - |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 16 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has higher resolution third camera than Motorola Edge. |
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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 (Unlocked) has better third camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | 123 degree(s) | - | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1.12 μm | |
Optical Zoom | - | 2x |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 10 Megapixel | 25 Megapixel | Motorola Edge has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
Lens Type (Front) | 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) | - | |
Pixel Size (Front) | 1.22 μm | 0.9 μm | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has larger front camera pixel size than Motorola Edge. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
Special Effects (Front) | - | HDR, Live Filters, Spot Colour | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Live Focus mode | Time-lapse mode, Timer mode, manual mode, HYPERLAPSE, portrait mode, Face Beauty, Active photos, Cinemagraph, Night Vision, Gesture selfie, Group selfie | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Auto smile capture | Motorola Edge has face detection. |
Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Front) | Dual Pixel AF | EIS video stabilisation, Quad Pixel technology |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | Motorola Edge |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3400 mAh | 4500 mAh | Motorola Edge has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
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Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging | TurboPower technology | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, PMA, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | - | |
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 48 hrs |
CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | Motorola Edge |
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Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Motorola Edge has more advanced generation mobile network. |
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, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | Motorola Edge |
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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, 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 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 17, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, 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 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 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n7, n28, n38, n78 | |
5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 2600, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 3500 | |
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 5.1 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | Motorola Edge |
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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 | - | |
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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) | Motorola Edge |
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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, gyro sensor, Time of Flight (ToF) | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | |
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 | Face Unlock, Dual microphones, Android Sensor Hub, Moto Actions, Quick gestures, Google Lens, dual stereo speakers tuned by Waves |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | Motorola Edge |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB connector, USB-C cable, headset (tuned by AKG) | Headset, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | |
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Compliant Standards | VDE, IP68, TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | IP52 |