Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770U1 128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy S8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
48
MP
MP
32mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.8"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2960
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)
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13 Advantages 
16 Advantages | 29 Common items in both devices |
| Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
| Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| Super AMOLED Plus / Super AMOLED |
| 60Hz |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| +22 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770U1 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A) | |
| Model | Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770U1 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A) |
| Other model names | Galaxy S10 Lite Unlocked SM-G770UZKAXAA (128GB + 6GB RAM) | AT&T Galaxy S8 G950A (Snapdragon), Samsung Dream |
| Country or region available |  USA | USA |
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Release date | 2/3/2020, Announced: 1/3/2020 | 4/21/2017, Announced: 3/29/2017 |
| Depth | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 75.6 x 162.5 millimeters (2.98 x 6.4 in) | 68.1 x 148.9 millimeters (2.68 x 5.86 in) |
| Weight | 186 grams (6.51 ounces) | 155 grams (5.43 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | 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 S10 Lite (SM-G770U1 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A) | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED Plus | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.7" inches | 5.8" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~88.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 393 PPI | 568 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3+ | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | 705nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display | HDR10 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770U1 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A) | |
| System version | Android 10 | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 9.0 Pie |
| User Interface | One UI 2.1 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770U1 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm) |
| CPU | 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) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 370751 (v7), 459497 (v8) Geekbench: 11151 (v4.4), 2732 (v5.1) GFXBench: 56fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 199022 (v7) Geekbench: 6656 (v4.4) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770U1 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A) | |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4 |
| Internal storage | 128GB (105GB available) UFS 2.1 | 64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.0 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770U1 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A) | |
| 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 | 2000/316 Mbps | 1024/150 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE | LTE Cat16 (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,18,19,20,28,29,30) TD-LTE (38,39,40,41) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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 |
📷 Camera | ||
| Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770U1 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.212mm 5MP macro f/2.425mm1/5"1.12µm | 12.2 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
| 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 | 1080p@240fps Super Steady OIS | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770U1 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 25mm lens | 25mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | 1/3.6" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770U1 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A) | |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770U1 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
| 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 | Not supported | 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 S10 Lite (SM-G770U1 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2 |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770U1 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 45W Wired fast charging | 15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 29 hours (1.2 days) |
| Standby | feature not registered | 326 hours (13.6 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770U1 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A) | |
| 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: Prism Black, Prism White, Prism Blue • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay | • 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 |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770U1 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.68W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |