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, while the Galaxy S9 uses the Snapdragon 845 / Exynos 9810.
- ◆Memory: the Galaxy S10 offers more RAM — up to 8 GB vs 4 GB.
- ◆Battery: the Galaxy S10 has the larger battery, 3,400 mAh vs 3,000 mAh.
- ◆Display: Galaxy S9 — 5.8″ Quad HD+ Super AMOLED; Galaxy S10 — 6.1″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED.
- ◆Main camera: Galaxy S9 — 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 157 g (vs 163 g).
- ◆Software: Galaxy S9 shipped with Android 8.0 (up to 10); Galaxy S10 with Android 9 (up to 12).
- ◆Launch price: Galaxy S9 — $720; Galaxy S10 — $899.
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Full specification comparison
| Specification | Galaxy S9 | Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Release | March 2018 | March 2019 |
| Display | 5.8″ Quad HD+ Super AMOLED | 6.1″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1440 × 2960 (570 ppi) | 1440 × 3040 (550 ppi) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 845 / Exynos 9810 | Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9820 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 64 / 128 / 256 GB + microSD | 128 / 512 GB + microSD |
| Main camera | 12 MP, variable f/1.5–2.4, OIS | 12 (wide) + 12 (tele) + 16 MP (ultrawide) |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 3400 mAh, reverse wireless |
| OS | Android 8.0 (up to 10) | Android 9 (up to 12) |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 147.7 × 68.7 × 8.5 mm | 149.9 × 70.4 × 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 163 g | 157 g |
| Build | Glass + metal | Glass + metal |
| Launch price | $720 | $899 |
Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.