In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) and OnePlus 8. 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) | OnePlus 8 |
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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 | 160.2 mm | OnePlus 8 has greater height than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
Width | 70.4 mm | 72.9 mm | OnePlus 8 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
Depth | 7.8 mm | 8 mm | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) is narrower than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
Weight | 157 g | 180 g | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) is lighter than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
Body Colour | Prism black | Prism blue | Black | Onyx black | Glacial green | |
Body Material | Gorilla glass 5 | - | |
Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68 | - | |
SAR Value | 1.59 W/kg (simultaneous), 1.35 W/kg (wireless router), 1.37 W/kg (body), 1.05 W/kg (head) | 0.86 W/kg | |
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 | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | OnePlus 8 |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED | Fluid Amoled | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.1" | 6.55" | OnePlus 8 has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 3040 x 1440 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has better screen resolution than OnePlus 8. |
Display Format | QHD+ | QHD+ | |
Pixel Density | 550 ppi | 402 ppi | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has better pixel density than OnePlus 8. |
Aspect Ratio | - | 20:9 | |
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 Features | Always-on display, Edge Screen | Reading mode, night mode, Wide colour display (P3), 90 Hz Fluid Display | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3D (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | OnePlus 8 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | |
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Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz | 2.84 GHz | OnePlus 8 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 650 |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | OnePlus 8 |
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RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 8 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 8 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 128 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
User Memory | - | 100 GB | |
Memory Interface | - | UFS 3.0 | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB | - |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | OnePlus 8 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 3 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | OnePlus 8 has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
Sensor Size | - | 1/1.4" | |
Sensor Name | - | Sony Exmor RS IMX586 sensor | |
Lens Type | Telephoto lens | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.4 | F/1.75 | OnePlus 8 has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
Lens Construction | - | 6-element | |
Field of View (FoV) | 45 degree(s) | - | |
Pixel Size | 1 μm | 0.8 μm | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has larger camera pixel size than OnePlus 8. |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic | |
Laser Auto Focus | - | Yes | |
Optical Zoom | 2x | - | |
Digital Zoom | 10x | - | |
Special Effects | HDR, Grid Line | Portrait, HDR, Studio | |
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, Time-lapse mode, Pro mode, night mode, portrait mode, Cine Video Mode, Dog, Cat, Nightscape capture mode, Portrait, Ultra shot | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | Face detection | Both phones have 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, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 480 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 | Noise reduction, GIF animation function, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), Continuous Auto Focus (CAF), RAW image capture, AI scene detection, UltraShot engine |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 2 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has better second camera resolution than OnePlus 8. |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Wide-angle 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). |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.75 μm | |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | Dual Pixel AF, OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | - |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 16 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Both phones have the same third camera resolution. |
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Lens Type (3rd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.2 | F/2.2 | Both phones have the same lens aperture of the third camera. |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | 123 degree(s) | 116 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has larger third camera lens field of view than OnePlus 8. |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 10 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | OnePlus 8 has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
Sensor Name (Front) | - | Sony Exmor RX IMX471 sensor | |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.9 | F/2.45 | 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 | 1 μm | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has larger front camera pixel size than OnePlus 8. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Focus free | |
Special Effects (Front) | - | HDR, face retouch | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Live Focus mode | Time-lapse mode | |
Light Source (Front) | - | Display flash | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Front) | Dual Pixel AF | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS) |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | OnePlus 8 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3400 mAh | 4300 mAh | OnePlus 8 has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
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Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging | Warp Charge 30 technology, Warp Charge 30T 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 | 1740 minutes | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has longer battery life when making calls than OnePlus 8. |
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 |
Talk: up to 1740 min Standby: up to 391 hrs |
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Battery Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | OnePlus 8 |
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Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | OnePlus 8 has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | Android 9.0 Pie | OxygenOS (based on Android 10) | |
User Interface | One UI | - | |
Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | - | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | OnePlus 8 |
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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, LTE Advanced, FDD-LTE, TDD-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, Band 9, Band 19 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900, 1700, 800 | |
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 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42, Band 46, 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 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500, TDD 5150, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n7, n28, n78 | |
5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 2600, FDD 700APT, 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, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.1 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Modem | - | Snapdragon X55 5G | |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | OnePlus 8 |
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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, MP3, FLAC, AC-3, AAC +, OGG, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, apt-X, LDAC, IMY, EAC3, MID, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, SBC, apt-X HD, EAC3-JOC, AC-4 | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | MKV, FLV, AVI, MOV, WMV, 3GP, TS, WebM, H.265 HEVC, 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 | Qualcomm aptX audio, Qualcomm aptX HD audio, Dolby Atmos Surround Sound |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | OnePlus 8 |
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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, digital compass, gyro sensor | |
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, Noise Cancellation Technology, MIMO technology, Alert Slider |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | OnePlus 8 |
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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, sticker, screen protector, USB-C cable, protective case, Warp Charge 30 power adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | VDE, IP68, TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | - |