Samsung Galaxy A10e (SM-A102U) vs Samsung Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A10e vs Samsung Galaxy S10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.83"
PLS
PLS
720x1560
8
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.1"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3040
12.2
MP
MP
10mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3400
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)
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1 Advantage 
41 Advantages | 16 Common items in both devices |
| Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
| 60Hz |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
| 4G LTE / 4G LTE-A |
| Capacitive |
| +9 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy A10e (SM-A102U) | Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB) | |
| Model | Galaxy A10e (SM-A102U) | Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB) |
| Other model names | Galaxy A10E (AT&T, Verizon, MetroPCS, Sprint, T-Mobile) | Galaxy S10 (Exynos) G973F/Dual-Sim 8GB RAM, Samsung Beyond |
| Country or region available |  USA |     (Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Brazil |
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Release date | 8/1/2019, Announced: 7/12/2019 | 3/1/2019, Announced: 2/20/2019 |
| Depth | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 69.6 x 147.3 millimeters (2.74 x 5.8 in) | 70.4 x 149.9 millimeters (2.77 x 5.9 in) |
| Weight | 141 grams (4.94 ounces) | 157 grams (5.5 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
| Galaxy A10e (SM-A102U) | Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB) | |
| Display type | TFT PLS | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Screen size | 5.83" inches | 6.1" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~88% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 720x1560 pixels (19.5:9) | 1440x3040 pixels (19:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 295 PPI | 551 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | Not supported | HDR10+ Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy A10e (SM-A102U) | Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB) | |
| System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Firmware update | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| User Interface | One UI 2.0 / 3.1 | One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy A10e (SM-A102U) | Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7884 (14nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 9820 (8nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.35GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core) | Octa-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) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz) | ARM Mali-G76 MP12 (702MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy A10e (SM-A102U) | Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB) | |
| RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (109GB 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 A10e (SM-A102U) | Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB) | |
| 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 | 150/50 Mbps | 2000/150 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 (Verizon, Sprint), GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | AT&T version: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100 Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, MetroPCS, Virgin Mobile, Boost Mobile version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 VoLTE AT&T version: LTE (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14, 29, 30, 66) Verizon, Sprint, Virgin Mobile, Boost Mobile version: LTE (2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 25, 26, 71) TD-LTE (41) T-Mobile, MetroPCS version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) | LTE 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 |
| 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 | GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
| Galaxy A10e (SM-A102U) | Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | (triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.6"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm |
| Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.5 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.55" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.4µm pixel |
| Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy A10e (SM-A102U) | Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 3872x2592 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy A10e (SM-A102U) | Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Galaxy A10e (SM-A102U) | Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB) | |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Not supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy A10e (SM-A102U) | Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Face unlock Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor SpO2 |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy A10e (SM-A102U) | Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 3400 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging | 15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | 23 hours | feature not registered |
| Standby | 270 hours (11.3 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy A10e (SM-A102U) | Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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 | • Colors: Prism Black, White, Green, Blue, Flamingo Pink • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy A10e (SM-A102U) | Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.47W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body) | 0.93W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.477W/kg (head), 1.593W/kg (body) |