Samsung Galaxy S10 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite

Our Verdict: The Galaxy S10 Lite is the lighter of the two at 186g against 198g, and it matches the 5G's 4,500mAh battery, but the S10 5G's 502 PPI panel is much sharper than the Lite's 393 PPI. The S10 5G also supports 5G, which the Lite lacks, and offers 256GB storage where the Lite stops at 128GB. The Lite runs a Snapdragon 855 chipset against the 5G's Exynos 9820. The S10 5G is the choice for 5G and screen sharpness, and the Lite is the one for a lighter handset.

Buying outright, the S10 Lite starts at £125 SIM-free.

Release Date
7 June 2019 7 February 2020
Expert Rating
4.4
9 reviews
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Screen
6.7" 6.7"
Display
Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution
1440 x 3040 1080 x 2400
Pixels Per Inch
502 393
Rear Camera
16 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera
10 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset
Exynos 9820 Octa Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855
Battery
4,500 mAh 4,500 mAh
Storage
128GB, 256GB 128GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, aptX HD, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
Info unavailable 162 x 76 x 8.1 mm
Weight
198 grams 186 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
- -
SIM-free
£149.99 £124.99
Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
Release Date 7 June 2019 7 February 2020
Expert Rating 4.4
9 reviews
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Screen 6.7" 6.7"
Display Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution 1440 x 3040 1080 x 2400
Pixels Per Inch 502 393
Rear Camera 16 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera 10 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset Exynos 9820 Octa Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855
Battery 4,500 mAh 4,500 mAh
Storage 128GB, 256GB 128GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, aptX HD, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions Info unavailable 162 x 76 x 8.1 mm
Weight 198 grams 186 grams
Water Resistance IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts - -
SIM-free £149.99 £124.99
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G or Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.7", the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has the sharper display at 502 pixels per inch versus 393, and both use Super AMOLED panels.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G or Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite?

The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G features a 16 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite has a 48 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G or Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite?

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £124.99.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G and Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite?

The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G is available in 128GB, 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G and Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite use?

The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G is powered by the Exynos 9820 Octa , while the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite uses the Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G or Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite?

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is the more portable of the two: it's 12g lighter at 186 grams.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G or Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite?

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G and Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite run?

Both phones run Android.