Samsung Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB) vs Nokia 9 PureView

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S10 vs Nokia 9 PureView phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/26/2019 12:14 AM, updated: 9/27/2024 2:48 AM

Compare Nokia 9 PureView X Samsung Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
AMOLED

1440x3040

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Nokia 9 PureView Compare Samsung Galaxy S10 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
POLED

1440x2880

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3320
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)

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!

22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)	vs	5 Advantages Nokia 9 PureView
+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+157 grams (5.5 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)3% Thinner	vs	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	P-OLED
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	HDR10
+1440x3040 pixels6% Higher resolution screen	vs	1440x2880 pixels
+551 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	538 PPI
+6.1"2% Larger screen	vs	5.99"
+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
+1/2.55" inches14% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.9" inches
+f/1.5 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 10
+(4G LTE-A) 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
+3400 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3320 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core6% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP	vs	+(6 cameras) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MP50% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 10MP	vs	+(front) 20MP98% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
15W	vs	+18W20% 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.

35 Common items in both devices

128GB (109GB available) / 128GB (110GB available)

UFS 2.1

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

60Hz

16 million

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

HDR photo/video on both cameras

+28 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)	Nokia 9 PureView
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Model	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)	Nokia 9 PureView
Other model names	Galaxy S10 (Exynos) G973F/Dual-Sim 8GB RAM, Samsung Beyond	Nokia 9 PureView TA-1082, A-1087, TA-1094
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Brazil	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	3/1/2019, Announced: 2/20/2019	2/1/2019
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.4 x 149.9 millimeters (2.77 x 5.9 in)	75 x 155 millimeters (2.95 x 6.1 in)
Weight	157 grams (5.5 ounces)	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)	Nokia 9 PureView
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	P-OLED
Screen size	6.1" inches	5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~88% (screen-to-body ratio)	~79.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3040 pixels (19:9)	1440x2880 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	551 PPI	538 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10+ Always-On Display	HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)	Nokia 9 PureView
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 10
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)	Nokia 9 PureView
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9820 (8nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	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)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G76 MP12 (702MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)	Nokia 9 PureView
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)	Nokia 9 PureView
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800 (TA-1094), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	TA-1082 version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 TA-1087 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 TA-1094 version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	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	LTE Cat16 VoLTE TA-1082 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) TA-1087 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) TA-1094 version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	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	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)	Nokia 9 PureView
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.6"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm	(6 cameras) 12 megapixels 12MP ultrawide 12MP mono 12MP mono 12MP mono 0.3MP TOF 3D
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.5 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	PDAF: 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
Camera extras	1080p@240fps 720p@960fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)	Nokia 9 PureView
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)	Nokia 9 PureView
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
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, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)	Nokia 9 PureView
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (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, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)	Nokia 9 PureView
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor SpO2	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)	Nokia 9 PureView
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	3320 mAh
Charger, watts	15W (9V/167A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging	5W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)	Nokia 9 PureView
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, White, Green, Blue, Flamingo Pink • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)	• Colors: Midnight Blue • Android One • Zeiss optics back cameras • Always-on display • 24-bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)	Nokia 9 PureView
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.93W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.477W/kg (head), 1.593W/kg (body)	feature not registered