In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) and Samsung Galaxy A10. 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) | Samsung Galaxy A10 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-G973U1 | SM-A105FN/DS | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 149.9 mm | 155.6 mm | Samsung Galaxy A10 has greater height than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
Width | 70.4 mm | 75.8 mm | Samsung Galaxy A10 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
Depth | 7.8 mm | 8.1 mm | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) is narrower than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
Weight | 157 g | 168 g | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) is lighter than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
Body Colour | Prism black | Prism blue | Red | Blue | Black | |
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) | 1.551 W/kg (body), 0.379 W/kg (head) | |
Integrated Components | Heart rate sensor | - | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B 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 |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | Samsung Galaxy A10 |
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Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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Display Technology | Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED | TFT | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.1" | 6.2" | Samsung Galaxy A10 has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 3040 x 1440 pixels | 1520 x 720 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy A10. |
Display Format | QHD+ | HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 550 ppi | 294 ppi | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has better pixel density than Samsung Galaxy A10. |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
HDR | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has HDR. |
HDR Technology | HDR10+ | - | |
Display Features | Always-on display, Edge Screen | Night mode, Infinity V Display | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | Samsung Galaxy A10 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Samsung Exynos 7884B | |
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Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz | 1.6 GHz | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy A10. |
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 | - |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | Samsung Galaxy A10 |
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RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 8 GB | 2 GB | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy A10. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 32 GB | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A10. |
User Memory | - | 22.8 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | Samsung Galaxy A10 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 3 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A10 has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
Lens Type | Telephoto lens | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.4 | F/1.9 | Samsung Galaxy A10 has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
Field of View (FoV) | 45 degree(s) | - | |
Pixel Size | 1 μm | - | |
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 | 4x | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has better digital zoom than Samsung Galaxy A10. |
Special Effects | HDR, Grid Line | 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 | Panorama, Pro mode | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | - | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has 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 | |
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 | AR sticker, AR Filter, Stamp |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | - | |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/1.5 & f/2.4 | - | |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | Dual Pixel AF, OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | - |
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 | 5 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A10. |
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 | - | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Focus free | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Live Focus mode | AR stickers | |
Camera Features (Front) | Dual Pixel AF | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | Samsung Galaxy A10 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3400 mAh | 3400 mAh | Both phones have the same battery capacity. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging | - | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has 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 | 1260 minutes | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy A10. |
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 (3G): up to 1260 min Active online usage (3G): up to 15 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 19 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 19 hrs Playback (video): up to 18 hrs Playback (audio): up to 72 hrs |
CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | Samsung Galaxy A10 |
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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 9.0 Pie | |
User Interface | One UI | Samsung One UI | |
Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | Bixby | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | Samsung Galaxy A10 |
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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+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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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 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 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 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | |
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 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | Samsung Galaxy A10 |
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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, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID | |
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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 Atmos sound technology |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | Samsung Galaxy A10 |
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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 | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | 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 | Virtual Light Sensing |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | Samsung Galaxy A10 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB connector, USB-C cable, headset (tuned by AKG) | Power adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | VDE, IP68, TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | - |