Galaxy S9+ vs Galaxy S10+
A side-by-side look at the Galaxy S9+ and the Galaxy S10+ — how their displays, chipsets, cameras, batteries and full specifications compare, so you can see what changed and which one fits you.
Galaxy S9+ vs Galaxy S10+: the key differences
The Galaxy S10+ arrived in 2019, 1 year after the Galaxy S9+ (2018), and moves the line forward in several areas.
- ◆Processor: the Galaxy S10+ runs the Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9820 (8 nm), while the Galaxy S9+ uses the Snapdragon 845 / Exynos 9810.
- ◆Memory: the Galaxy S10+ offers more RAM — up to 12 GB vs 6 GB.
- ◆Battery: the Galaxy S10+ has the larger battery, 4,100 mAh vs 3,500 mAh.
- ◆Display: Galaxy S9+ — 6.2″ Quad HD+ Super AMOLED; Galaxy S10+ — 6.4″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+.
- ◆Main camera: Galaxy S9+ — 2×12 MP, variable f/1.5–2.4, OIS; Galaxy S10+ — 12 (wide) + 12 (tele) + 16 MP (ultrawide).
- ◆Weight: the Galaxy S10+ is lighter at 175 g (vs 189 g).
- ◆Software: Galaxy S9+ shipped with Android 8.0 (up to 10); Galaxy S10+ with Android 9 (up to 12).
- ◆Launch price: Galaxy S9+ — $839; Galaxy S10+ — $999.
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Full specification comparison
| Specification | Galaxy S9+ | Galaxy S10+ |
|---|---|---|
| Release | March 2018 | March 2019 |
| Display | 6.2″ Quad HD+ Super AMOLED | 6.4″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+ |
| Resolution | 1440 × 2960 (529 ppi) | 1440 × 3040 (522 ppi) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 845 / Exynos 9810 | Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9820 (8 nm) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 / 12 GB |
| Storage | 64 / 128 / 256 GB + microSD | 128 / 512 GB / 1 TB + microSD |
| Main camera | 2×12 MP, variable f/1.5–2.4, OIS | 12 (wide) + 12 (tele) + 16 MP (ultrawide) |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 + 8 MP |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 4100 mAh, reverse wireless |
| Charging | — | Wireless PowerShare |
| OS | Android 8.0 (up to 10) | Android 9 (up to 12) |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 158.1 × 73.8 × 8.5 mm | 157.6 × 74.1 × 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 189 g | 175 g |
| Build | Glass + metal | Glass + metal |
| Launch price | $839 | $999 |
Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.