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Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB) vs Google Pixel 7a (G82U8)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S10 5G vs Google Pixel 7a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 7a X Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB) 16Points
6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3040

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

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15Points Google Pixel 7a (G82U8) Compare Samsung Galaxy S10 5G X
6.1"
OLED

1080x2400

64
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4385
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB)

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 5G (SM-G977N 256GB)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB) vs Pixel 7a (G82U8)} 15 Advantages Google Pixel 7a (G82U8)
+256GB (226GB available)124%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (101GB available)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)14%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+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
+502 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs431 PPI
+6.7"10%
Larger screen
vs6.1"
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+f/1.5 (aperture)27%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+ANT+Advantage
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
+4500 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4385 mAh
+25W39%
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.
vs18W
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)vs+2.85GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)18%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR5Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
UFS 2.1vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
198 grams (6.93 ounces)vs+193 grams (6.76 ounces)3%
Lighter
60Hzvs+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
(quad camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP + 0.3MPvs+(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP90%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/1.73" inches47%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(dual front camera) 10MP + 0.3MPvs+(front) 13MP24%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 12vs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

31 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video on both cameras
4K UHD (3840x2160)
+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB)Google Pixel 7a (G82U8)
ModelGalaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB)Pixel 7a (G82U8)
Other model namesGalaxy S10 5G (Exynos) G977N, Samsung Beyond XGoogle Pixel 7a G82U8
Country or region availableSouth Korea
South Korea
Japan
Japan
BrandSamsungGoogle
Release date5/16/2019, Announced: 2/1/20195/10/2023
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)77.1 x 162.6 millimeters (3.04 x 6.4 in)72.9 x 152 millimeters (2.87 x 5.98 in)
Weight198 grams (6.93 ounces)193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
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 5G (SM-G977N 256GB)Google Pixel 7a (G82U8)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDOLED
Screen size6.7" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~89.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3040 pixels (19:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)502 PPI431 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz90Hz
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
HDR8
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB)Google Pixel 7a (G82U8)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 13
Firmware updateAndroid 12Android 15
User InterfaceOne UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB)Google Pixel 7a (G82U8)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 9820 (8nm)64bit: Google Tensor G2 (5nm)
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:
2x 2.85GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core)
2x 2.35GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G76 MP12 (702MHz)ARM Mali-G710 MP7
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 766112 (v9)
Geekbench: 3191 (v5.1), 3631 (v6)
GFXBench: 62fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB)Google Pixel 7a (G82U8)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage256GB (226GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB)Google Pixel 7a (G82U8)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 24, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNSA/Sub6 (78)SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB)Google Pixel 7a (G82U8)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1/3.1"1.0µmSuper-Steady-video
0.3MP depth TOF3D
(dual camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.12µm
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/1.73" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel0.8µm 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
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB)Google Pixel 7a (G82U8)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
10 megapixels
0.3MP depth TOF3D
13 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)20mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB)Google Pixel 7a (G82U8)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones
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 5G (SM-G977N 256GB)Google Pixel 7a (G82U8)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.3 + 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/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB)Google Pixel 7a (G82U8)
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
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB)Google Pixel 7a (G82U8)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh4385 mAh
Charger, watts25W (11V/225A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
9W Reverse wireless charging
7.5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB)Google Pixel 7a (G82U8)
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: Majestic black, Crown silver, Gold
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
• Colors: Charcoal, Snow, Sea, Coral
• Google Cast
• FeliCa

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB)Google Pixel 7a (G82U8)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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