In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy S9+ and Samsung Galaxy S10+. 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 S9+ | Samsung Galaxy S10+ |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-G965F | SM-G975F/DS | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 158.1 mm | 157.6 mm | Samsung Galaxy S9+ has greater height than Samsung Galaxy S10+. |
Width | 73.8 mm | 74.1 mm | Samsung Galaxy S10+ has greater width than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
Depth | 8.5 mm | 7.8 mm | Samsung Galaxy S10+ is narrower than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
Weight | 189 g | 175 g | Samsung Galaxy S10+ is lighter than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
Body Colour | Lilac purple | Prism white | Silver prism | Prism black | Prism blue | Ceramic white | Ceramic black | |
Body Material | Metal frame | Gorilla glass 5 | |
Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Yes | Both phones are waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68 | IP68 | |
SAR Value | 1.35 W/kg (body), 0.294 W/kg (head) | 1.582 W/kg (body), 0.516 W/kg (head) | |
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 S9+ | Samsung Galaxy S10+ |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | Quad HD+ Super AMOLED | Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.2" | 6.4" | Samsung Galaxy S10+ has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2960 x 1440 pixels | 3040 x 1440 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S10+ has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
Display Format | QHD+ | QHD+ | |
Pixel Density | 529 ppi | 522 ppi | Samsung Galaxy S9+ has better pixel density than Samsung Galaxy S10+. |
Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 19:9 | |
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+ | |
Display Features | Always-on display, Infinity Display, Curved Dual-Edge Screen | Edge Screen, AOD(Always On Display) | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Samsung Galaxy S10+ |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Samsung Exynos | Samsung Exynos | |
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Processor Number | 9810 | - | |
Clock Speed | 2.7 GHz | 2.7 GHz | Both phones have the same clock speed. |
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. |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Samsung Galaxy S10+ |
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RAM | LPDDR4 SDRAM - 6 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 8 GB | Samsung Galaxy S10+ has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 128 GB | Samsung Galaxy S10+ has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
User Memory | 50.3 GB | 107.8 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Samsung Galaxy S10+ |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Both phones have the same camera resolution. |
Sensor Size | 1/2.55" | - | |
Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | Telephoto lens | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.5 and f/2.4 | F/2.4 | Samsung Galaxy S9+ has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
Field of View (FoV) | - | 45 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size | - | 1 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic, manual | |
Optical Zoom | 2x | 2x | Both phones have the same optical zoom. |
Digital Zoom | 10x | 10x | Both phones have the same digital zoom. |
Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
Special Effects | Motion effect, HDR, Stamp, Bokeh effect, Grid Line, Stickers | HDR, Grid Line, Motion photos | |
HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode | |
Camera Modes | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, Timer mode, HYPERLAPSE, Auto mode, low-light shots, Food mode, Super Slow-mo, AR Emoji | 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 | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | Face detection | Both phones have face detection. |
White Balance | Custom, automatic | Custom, automatic | |
Light Source | LED flash | High CRI LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 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, 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, 2560 x 1440 (QHD) at 30 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 | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Selective Focus, Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Tracking Focus, Dual Pixel technology, Motion photo, Exposure, Shutter speed, geotagging, Continuous Auto Focus (CAF), RAW image capture, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Dual Capture, High CRI LED flash, Tracking AF, 9MP still photos recording 4K video, Video location tags, Stamps, location tags, Continuous autofocus video, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Live focus with bokeh filters, Super Speed Dual Pixel | 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, AR Emoji, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S10+ has better second camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
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Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | 1/3.4" | - | |
Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Telephoto lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy S10+ has better second camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1 μm | |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | Dual Pixel AF, OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/1.5 and f/2.4 | |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 77 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1.4 μm | |
Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | Dual Pixel AF |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S10+ has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/3.6" | - | |
Lens Type (Front) | - | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.7 | F/1.9 | Samsung Galaxy S9+ has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
Field of View (Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.22 μm | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Special Effects (Front) | HDR, Grid Line | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Timer mode, wide selfie mode, selfie mode, AR Emoji, selfie focus | Wide selfie mode, AR Emoji, selfie focus | |
Camera Features (Front) | Quick launch, Motion photo, Stamps, Smart Auto Focus, location tags, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilization) | Dual Pixel AF |
SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) | - | 8 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (2nd Front) | - | F/2.2 | |
Field of View (2nd Front) | - | 90 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Front) | - | 1.12 μm | |
Camera Functions (2nd Front) | - | Capture depth information |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Samsung Galaxy S10+ |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3500 mAh | 4100 mAh | Samsung Galaxy S10+ has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy S9+. |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging | Samsung Galaxy S10+ has fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | Both phones can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, PMA | WPC, PMA, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | |
Talk Time | 1500 minutes | 1500 minutes | Both phones have the same battery life when making calls. |
Run Time Details | Active online usage (LTE): up to 15 hrs Active online usage (3G): up to 13 hrs Talk (3G): up to 1500 min Playback (audio): up to 54 hrs Playback (Always On Display Off): up to 94 hrs Playback (video): up to 18 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 15 hrs |
Talk (WCDMA): up to 1500 hrs Active online usage (3G): up to 14 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 16 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 17 hrs Playback (video): up to 22 hrs Playback (audio): up to 101 hrs |
CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Samsung Galaxy S10+ |
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Technology | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | 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 8.0 Oreo | Android 9.0 Pie | |
User Interface | - | One UI | |
Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | Bixby | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Samsung Galaxy S10+ |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi, LAA | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X, 2100 CDMA2000 1X (AWS) | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X, 2100 CDMA2000 1X (AWS) | |
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 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 | 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 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 | 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, ANT+/ANT, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, HOGP | - | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Samsung Galaxy S10+ |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, XMF, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, OPUS, DFF, MID, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, Vorbis, DSD64, DSD128 | 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, VC-1, FLV, AVC, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, WebM, HEVC, MP43, 3G2, WMV8, VP8, VP9, H.265, WMV7 | 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 | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Samsung Galaxy S10+ |
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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, heart rate, pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor, HR sensor | |
Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader, eye scan | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | |
Additional Phone Features | Multitasking, Face Unlock, Wi-Fi Miracast, Multi Window, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Intelligent Scan | Multi Window, 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 |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy S9+ | Samsung Galaxy S10+ |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB Connector (USB-C), micro-USB connector, USB-C cable, headset (tuned by AKG) | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, headset (tuned by AKG), USB connector (OTG) | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68 | VDE, IP68, TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |