Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U) vs Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/11/2020 8:49 PM, updated: 1/19/2023 2:58 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite X Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)

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!

16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)	vs	14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)20% Lighter	vs	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+1440x2960 pixels64% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+568 PPI45% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	393 PPI
+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (51GB available)	vs	+128GB (105GB available)106% More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.0	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
HDR10	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
5.8"	vs	+6.7"16% Larger screen
(back) 12.2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 12MP + 5MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/2" inches28% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 32MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps95% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3000 mAh	vs	+4500 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15W	vs	+45W2 times 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.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

29 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back

Super AMOLED / Super AMOLED Plus

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+22 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)	Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)	Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Other model names	Galaxy S8 G950U Unlocked (Snapdragon), Samsung Dream	Galaxy S10 Lite SM-G770F/Dual-Sim (128GB + 8GB RAM)
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), (Global, International), Malaysia, Singapore
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	4/21/2017, Announced: 3/29/2017	2/3/2020, Announced: 1/3/2020
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.1 x 148.9 millimeters (2.68 x 5.86 in)	75.6 x 162.5 millimeters (2.98 x 6.4 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)	Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED Plus
Screen size	5.8" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~88.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	568 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3+
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10	705nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)	Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.1 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)	Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 199022 (v7) Geekbench: 6656 (v4.4) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 370751 (v7), 459497 (v8) Geekbench: 11151 (v4.4), 2732 (v5.1) GFXBench: 56fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)	Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.0	128GB (105GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)	Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	2000/316 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)	Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12.2 megapixels	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.212mm 5MP macro f/2.425mm1/5"1.12µm
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@240fps Super Steady OIS
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)	Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	2K UHD (2560x1440)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm lens	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)	Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)	Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)	Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)	Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2	45W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	29 hours (1.2 days)	feature not registered
Standby	326 hours (13.6 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)	Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Curved edge screen • Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel • Samsung Gear VR compatible • Samsung Pay • 32bit/192kHz audio	• Colors: Prism Black, Prism White, Prism Blue • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)	Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F/DS 128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.75W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)	0.69W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.49W/kg (head), 1.519W/kg (body)