Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB) vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S10 5G vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

5/1/2019 10:13 PM, updated: 8/9/2020 7:24 PM

Compare Sony Xperia XZ Premium XSamsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB)20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3040

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

64bit Octa

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

07PointsSony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Compare Samsung Galaxy S10 5G X

Specifications Compare Models

5.5"
IPS

2160x3840

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

64bit Octa

3230
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!

20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB)	vs	7 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
+2.7Ghz 64bit Octa-Core6% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.45Ghz 64bit Octa-Core
+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+256GB (226GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (50GB available)
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+6.7"22% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(quad camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP + 0.3MP111% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 19.2MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+f/1.5 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1 Nougat
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G+ LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps95% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G+ LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh39% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3230 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) Wifi6 + MIMOAdvantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) Wifi6 + MIMO is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
198 grams (6.93 ounces)	vs	+191 grams (6.69 ounces)4% Lighter
1440x3040 pixels	vs	+2160x3840 pixels89% Higher resolution screen
502 PPI	vs	+801 PPI60% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/2.3" inches11% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(dual front camera) 10MP + 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 13MP24% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

29 Common items in both devices

7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Capacitive

+22 specs and more in the table below

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Physical features	Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Model	Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB)	Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Other model names	Galaxy S10 5G (Exynos) G977N, Samsung Beyond X	Sony Xperia XZ Premium Single-Sim, Sony Maple SS
Country or region available	South Korea	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	May, 2019	June, 2017
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.1 x 162.6 millimeters (3.04 x 6.4 in)	77 x 156 millimeters (3.03 x 6.14 in)
Weight	198 grams (6.93 ounces)	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1.5 meter and 30min	Waterproof (IP?)
System (OS)	Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Operating system	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
Hardware	Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Chipset	64bit - Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 9820 (8nm)	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU processor	Octa-Core, 3 processors: 2.7Ghz Dual-Core Mongoose M4 2.3Ghz Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A75 1.9Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A55	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2.45Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 1.9Ghz Quad-Core Kryo
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G76 MP12	Qualcomm Adreno 540
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256GB (226GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (50GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Display	Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.7" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3040 pixels (19:9)	2160x3840 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	502 PPI	801 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Gorilla Glass 5
Display features	60Hz, HDR10+	feature not registered
Mobile networks	Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum download/upload	2000/150 Mbps	1024/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse details
GSM Mhz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 24, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat16 700/800/850/900/1500/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,26,28,29,32) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	NSA/Sub6 (Bands 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
Calling	Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Camera	Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephotof/2.41/3.6"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawidef/2.212mm 0.3MP TOFTime-of-Flight	19.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	5056x3792 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.5 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
2ª camera	Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 10 megapixels 0.3MP TOFTime-of-Flight	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	22mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Multimedia	Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
Connectivity	Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) Wifi6 + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
DLNA	Supported	Supported
NFC	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Barometer Gesture Heart rate SpO2 Hall effect Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) ANT+	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Barometer Fingerprint sensor Gesture Pedometer
Other features	- Colors: Majestic black, Crown silver, Gold - Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor - One UI - Always-on display - 32-bit/384kHz audio - Dolby Atmos/AKG sound - Bixby - Samsung DeX - Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Black, Silver, Pink - USB OTG On-The-Go - Aluminum body - TRILUMINOS display - HDR10 display - Exmor RS sensor camera - 720p@960fps slow motion - Fast battery charging - Quick Charge 3.0 - PS4 Remote Play - WiFi Miracast - WiFi direct, hotspot - IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30min
Power supply	Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Battery	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	3230 mAh
Charger, watts	25W (11V/2.25A) Fast battery charging 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging between devices USB Power Delivery 3.0	Standard charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radiation rate	Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 256GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered