Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) and Samsung Galaxy S20. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | Samsung Galaxy S20 |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-G973U1 | SM-G980F/DS | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 149.9 mm | 151.7 mm | Samsung Galaxy S20 has greater height than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
| Width | 70.4 mm | 69.1 mm | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has greater width than Samsung Galaxy S20. |
| Depth | 7.8 mm | 7.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) is narrower than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
| Weight | 157 g | 163 g | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) is lighter than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
| Body Colour | Prism black | Prism blue | Pink | Cosmic grey | Cloud blue | Pink cloud | Cloud white | |
| Body Material | Gorilla glass 5 | - | |
| Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | Dustproof, splashproof, water-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Yes | Both phones are waterproof. |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Repairability Index | - | 5.7 (out of 10) | |
| SAR Value | 1.59 W/kg (simultaneous), 1.35 W/kg (wireless router), 1.37 W/kg (body), 1.05 W/kg (head) | 1.525 W/kg (body), 0.279 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | Heart rate sensor | 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 | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | Samsung Galaxy S20 |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED | Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.1" | 6.2" | Samsung Galaxy S20 has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 3040 x 1440 pixels | 3200 x 1440 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S20 has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
| Display Format | QHD+ | QHD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 550 ppi | 563 ppi | Samsung Galaxy S20 has better pixel density than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
| 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 Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
| Display Features | Always-on display, Edge Screen | Edge Screen, DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut, AOD(Always On Display) | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | Samsung Galaxy S20 |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Samsung Exynos 990 | |
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| Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz | 2.73 GHz | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy S20. |
| 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 S20 |
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| RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 8 GB | LPDDR5 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 | - | 104 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | Samsung Galaxy S20 |
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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 | Samsung Galaxy S20 has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
| Lens Type | Telephoto lens | Telephoto lens | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.4 | F/2.0 | Samsung Galaxy S20 has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
| Field of View (FoV) | 45 degree(s) | 76 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy S20 has larger lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
| Pixel Size | 1 μm | - | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic, manual | |
| Optical Zoom | 2x | - | |
| Digital Zoom | 10x | - | |
| Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
| Special Effects | HDR, Grid Line | HDR, Grid Line, Motion photos | |
| HDR Mode | - | 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, 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 | |
| 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, 7680 x 4320 (8K) at 24 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 | 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, Shot suggestions, AR Emoji, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady, Quick Measure, 3x Hybrid Zoom |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Both phones have the same second camera resolution. |
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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) | - | 120 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.4 μm | |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | Dual Pixel AF, OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Dual Pixel AF, OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 16 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has higher resolution third camera than Samsung Galaxy S20. |
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| Sensor Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1/1.76" | |
| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.2 | F/1.8 | Samsung Galaxy S20 has better third camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | 123 degree(s) | 79 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has larger third camera lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy S20. |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1.8 μm | |
| Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | Dual Pixel AF |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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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 (Unlocked) has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
| 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 | Automatic | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Live Focus mode | Live Focus mode, AR Emoji, Live focus video | |
| Camera Features (Front) | Dual Pixel AF | Dual Pixel AF |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | Samsung Galaxy S20 |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3400 mAh | 4000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy S20 has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked). |
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| Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging | Samsung Super Fast Charging 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 | WPC, PMA, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | |
| Talk Time | 2040 minutes | 1200 minutes | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy S20. |
| 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 1200 min Active online usage: up to 15 hrs Playback (video): up to 18 hrs Playback (audio): up to 64 hrs |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | Samsung Galaxy S20 |
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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 | Samsung One UI 2 | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | Bixby | |
| Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | Samsung Pay | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | Samsung Galaxy S20 |
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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 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 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, 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 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, 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 | |
| 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, ANT+, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
| 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 S20 |
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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, Acoustic Overload Point, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound, Qualcomm TrueWireless, Qualcomm Broadcast Audio, Qualcomm Aqstic audio, Qualcomm aptX audio |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | Samsung Galaxy S20 |
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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, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic 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 | HD Voice, Multi Window, Smart Select, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Live message, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Neural Network Processing Unit, Secure Folder function, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, Samsung KNOX 3.3 |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy S10 (Unlocked) | Samsung Galaxy S20 |
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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 | VDE, IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), SGS |
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