Samsung Galaxy S10 (SM-G973W 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U 128GB)
Side by side comparison between Galaxy S10 (SM-G973W 128GB) vs Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U 128GB) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.1"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3040
12.2
MP
MP
10mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3400
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?
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| 58 Common items in both devices |
| 2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm) |
| 8GB LPDDR4X |
| 128GB (109GB available) |
| UFS 2.1 |
| Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
| 157 grams (5.5 ounces) |
| 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| +51 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy S10 (SM-G973W 128GB) | Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U 128GB) | |
| Model | Galaxy S10 (SM-G973W 128GB) | Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U 128GB) |
| Other model names | Galaxy S10 (Snapdragon) SM-G973WZBAXAC, Samsung Beyond | Galaxy S10 (Snapdragon) G973UZBAXAA Unlocked, Samsung Beyond |
| Country or region available |  Canada |  USA |
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Release date | 3/1/2019, Announced: 2/20/2019 | 3/1/2019, Announced: 2/20/2019 |
| Depth | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 70.4 x 149.9 millimeters (2.77 x 5.9 in) | 70.4 x 149.9 millimeters (2.77 x 5.9 in) |
| Weight | 157 grams (5.5 ounces) | 157 grams (5.5 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 | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
| Galaxy S10 (SM-G973W 128GB) | Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U 128GB) | |
| Display type | Dynamic AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.1" inches | 6.1" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~88% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~88% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1440x3040 pixels (19:9) | 1440x3040 pixels (19:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 551 PPI | 551 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 6 | Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | HDR10+ Always-On Display | HDR10+ Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy S10 (SM-G973W 128GB) | Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U 128GB) | |
| System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Firmware update | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| User Interface | One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1 | One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy S10 (SM-G973W 128GB) | Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U 128GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm) |
| 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, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy S10 (SM-G973W 128GB) | Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U 128GB) | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1 | 128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy S10 (SM-G973W 128GB) | Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U 128GB) | |
| 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 | 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE | 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 |
| 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 | 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 (SM-G973W 128GB) | Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U 128GB) | |
| 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 | (triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.6"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm |
| Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.5 (aperture) | f/1.5 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Digital and optical 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 720p@960fps | 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy S10 (SM-G973W 128GB) | Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U 128GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3872x2592 pixels | 3872x2592 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy S10 (SM-G973W 128GB) | Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U 128GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | FM |
| 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-G973W 128GB) | Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U 128GB) | |
| 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 | 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/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | 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 (SM-G973W 128GB) | Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U 128GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer 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 ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor SpO2 |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy S10 (SM-G973W 128GB) | Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U 128GB) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3400 mAh | 3400 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 | 15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy S10 (SM-G973W 128GB) | Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U 128GB) | |
| 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: Prism Black, White, Green, Blue, Flamingo Pink • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy S10 (SM-G973W 128GB) | Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U 128GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.05W/kg (head), 1.35W/kg (body) | 1.05W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |