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Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) vs Samsung Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Samsung Galaxy S10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S10 X Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) 02Points
5.8"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
16Points Samsung Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S9 X
6.1"
AMOLED

1440x3040

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U 128GB)

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Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)} 2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) vs Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U 128GB)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U 128GB)
+568 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs551 PPI
+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)vs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)6%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (51GB available)vs+128GB (109GB available)114%
More internal storage for applications and files
163 grams (5.71 ounces)vs+157 grams (5.5 ounces)4%
Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)9%
Thinner
HDR10vs+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
1440x2960 pixelsvs+1440x3040 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
5.8"vs+6.1"5%
Larger screen
(back) 12.2MPvs+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 10MP26%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 10vs+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3000 mAhvs+3400 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster

41 Common items in both devices
UFS 2.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Super AMOLED / Dynamic AMOLED
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
+34 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U 128GB)
ModelGalaxy S9 (SM-G960U)Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U 128GB)
Other model namesUnlocked Galaxy S9 G960U (Snapdragon)Galaxy S10 (Snapdragon) G973UZBAXAA Unlocked, Samsung Beyond
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date3/9/2018, Announced: 2/25/20183/1/2019, Announced: 2/20/2019
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)68.7 x 147.7 millimeters (2.7 x 5.81 in)70.4 x 149.9 millimeters (2.77 x 5.9 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U 128GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED
Screen size5.8" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~88% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)1440x3040 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)568 PPI551 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10
Always-On Display
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U 128GB)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 12
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (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 controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 273972 (v8)
Geekbench: 8830 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 14fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U 128GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U 128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1200/150 Mbps2000/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
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 networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
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 networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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 networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels(triple camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.6"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical 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
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels10 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length25mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/3.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U 128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Stereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U 128GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
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 alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U 128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3400 mAh
Charger, watts15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
9W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U 128GB)
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: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Gear VR
• Samsung Pay
• Colors: Prism Black, White, Green, Blue, Flamingo Pink
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)Galaxy S10 (SM-G973U 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.63W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)1.05W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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