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Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB) vs Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus vs Google Pixel 5a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 5a X Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB) 22Points
6.4"
AMOLED

1440x3040

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.34"
OLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4680
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB)} 22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB) vs Pixel 5a (G1F8F)} 7 Advantages Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
+8GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+512GB (482GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (103GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)13%
Thinner
vs8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Ceramic body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsAluminum body, glass front
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsOLED
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsHDR8
+1440x3040 pixels69%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2400 pixels
+526 PPI27%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs415 PPI
+6.4"1%
Larger screen
vs6.34"
+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP43%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+f/1.5 (aperture)13%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.7 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 10MP + 8MP126%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)vs+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
198 grams (6.93 ounces)vs+183 grams (6.41 ounces)8%
Lighter
Android 12vs+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4100 mAhvs+4680 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+18W20%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.

34 Common items in both devices
UFS 2.1
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
+27 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB)Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
ModelGalaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB)Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
Other model namesGalaxy S10+ Ceramic (Exynos) G975FC/Dual, Samsung Beyond 2Google Pixel 5a 5G G1F8F (US / FI)
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)Brazil
(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil
(Global, International)USA
(Global, International), USA
BrandSamsungGoogle
Release date3/1/2019, Announced: 2/20/20198/26/2021, Announced: 8/17/2021
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)74.1 x 157.6 millimeters (2.92 x 6.2 in)73.2 x 156.2 millimeters (2.88 x 6.15 in)
Weight198 grams (6.93 ounces)183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materialsCeramic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB)Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDOLED
Screen size6.4" inches6.34" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3040 pixels (19:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)526 PPI415 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
HDR8
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB)Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 11
Firmware updateAndroid 12Android 14
User InterfaceOne UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB)Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 9820 (8nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.7GHz Mongoose M4 (Dual-core)
2x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core)
1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G76 MP12 (702MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 291303 (v8)
Geekbench: 1337 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB)Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage512GB (482GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (103GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB)Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload2000/150 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 5, 12, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB)Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.6"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.2119°
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
1080p@240fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB)Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
10 megapixels
8MP depth f/2.222mm
8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB)Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB)Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB)Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB)Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4100 mAh4680 mAh
Charger, watts15W (9V/167A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
18W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
9W Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB)Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Ceramic black, Ceramic white
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
• Colors: Mostly Black
• Google Pay
• Google Cast

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB)Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.11W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)1.13W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.47W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)
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