Samsung Galaxy S10 vs Samsung Galaxy S10 5G

Our Verdict: The Galaxy S10 is the sharper and lighter of the two, with a 6.1-inch screen at 551 PPI and a 157g body against the S10 5G's 6.7-inch panel at 502 PPI and 198g. The S10 5G has the bigger 4,500mAh battery and supports 5G, where the regular S10 stops at 4G, and its storage options run to 256GB against the S10's 512GB ceiling. The regular S10 is the choice for a compact phone with a sharper panel, and the S10 5G for a larger screen, bigger battery and 5G.

If you'd rather pay up front, the S10 5G is the cheaper buy at £150 SIM-free.

Release Date
8 March 2019 7 June 2019
Expert Rating
4.4
11 reviews
4.4
9 reviews
Screen
6.1" 6.7"
Display
Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution
1440 x 3040 1440 x 3040
Pixels Per Inch
551 502
Rear Camera
16 Megapixels 16 Megapixels
Front Camera
10 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset
Exynos 9820 Octa Exynos 9820 Octa
Battery
3,400 mAh 4,500 mAh
Storage
128GB, 512GB 128GB, 256GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, aptX HD, LE 5.0 with A2DP, aptX HD, LE
Dimensions
Info unavailable Info unavailable
Weight
157 grams 198 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
£159.99 £149.99
Samsung Galaxy S10 Samsung Galaxy S10 Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Samsung Galaxy S10 5G
Release Date 8 March 2019 7 June 2019
Expert Rating 4.4
11 reviews
4.4
9 reviews
Screen 6.1" 6.7"
Display Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution 1440 x 3040 1440 x 3040
Pixels Per Inch 551 502
Rear Camera 16 Megapixels 16 Megapixels
Front Camera 10 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset Exynos 9820 Octa Exynos 9820 Octa
Battery 3,400 mAh 4,500 mAh
Storage 128GB, 512GB 128GB, 256GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, aptX HD, LE 5.0 with A2DP, aptX HD, LE
Dimensions Info unavailable Info unavailable
Weight 157 grams 198 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 £159.99 £149.99
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Samsung Galaxy S10's 6.1", the Samsung Galaxy S10 has the sharper display at 551 pixels per inch versus 502, and both use Super AMOLED panels.

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

The Samsung Galaxy S10 features a 16 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has a 16 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 or Samsung Galaxy S10 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £149.99.

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

The Samsung Galaxy S10 is available in 128GB, 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G comes in 128GB, 256GB.

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

The Samsung Galaxy S10 is powered by the Exynos 9820 Octa , while the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G uses the Exynos 9820 Octa .

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

The Samsung Galaxy S10 is the more portable of the two: it's 41g lighter at 157 grams.

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

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 and Samsung Galaxy S10 5G run?

Both phones run Android.