In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy S10+ and Google Pixel 3a. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy S10+ | Google Pixel 3a |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-G975F/DS | G020F | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 157.6 mm | 151.3 mm | Samsung Galaxy S10+ has greater height than Google Pixel 3a. |
Width | 74.1 mm | 70.1 mm | Samsung Galaxy S10+ has greater width than Google Pixel 3a. |
Depth | 7.8 mm | 8.2 mm | Samsung Galaxy S10+ is narrower than Samsung Galaxy S10+. |
Weight | 175 g | 147 g | Google Pixel 3a is lighter than Samsung Galaxy S10+. |
Body Colour | Prism white | Silver prism | Prism black | Prism blue | Ceramic white | Ceramic black | Clearly white | Purple-ish | Just black | |
Body Material | Gorilla glass 5 | Polycarbonate | |
Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S10+ is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68 | - | |
SAR Value | 1.582 W/kg (body), 0.516 W/kg (head) | 1.55 W/kg (body), 1.38 W/kg (head) | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Single-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | - |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy S10+ | Google Pixel 3a |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED | OLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.4" | 5.6" | Samsung Galaxy S10+ has larger screen size than Google Pixel 3a. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 3040 x 1440 pixels | 2220 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S10+ has better screen resolution than Google Pixel 3a. |
Display Format | QHD+ | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 522 ppi | 441 ppi | Samsung Galaxy S10+ has better pixel density than Google Pixel 3a. |
Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 18:9 | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
Contrast Ratio | - | 100000:1 | |
HDR | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S10+ has HDR. |
HDR Technology | HDR10+ | - | |
Display Features | Edge Screen, AOD(Always On Display) | Always-on display, Now Playing | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy S10+ | Google Pixel 3a |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Samsung Exynos | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 | |
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Clock Speed | 2.7 GHz | 2 GHz | Samsung Galaxy S10+ has higher clock speed than Google Pixel 3a. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO 615 |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy S10+ | Google Pixel 3a |
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RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 8 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB | Samsung Galaxy S10+ has more RAM than Google Pixel 3a. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 64 GB | Samsung Galaxy S10+ has more internal memory than Google Pixel 3a. |
User Memory | 107.8 GB | - | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB | - |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy S10+ | Google Pixel 3a |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 3 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 12.2 Megapixel | Google Pixel 3a has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S10+. |
Lens Type | Telephoto lens | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.4 | F/1.8 | Google Pixel 3a has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S10+. |
Field of View (FoV) | 45 degree(s) | 76 degree(s) | Google Pixel 3a has larger lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy S10+. |
Pixel Size | 1 μm | 1.4 μm | Google Pixel 3a has larger camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy S10+. |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic | |
Optical Zoom | 2x | - | |
Digital Zoom | 10x | - | |
Self-Timer Delay | Yes | - | |
Special Effects | HDR, Grid Line, Motion photos | - | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Mountains, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Live focus with bokeh effect, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view | Portrait mode | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | - | Samsung Galaxy S10+ has face detection. |
White Balance | Custom, automatic | - | |
Light Source | High CRI LED flash | - | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 60 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Full view, Flaw detection, 9.1MP still photos recording 4K video, Shot suggestions, AR Emoji, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), dual pixel phase detection, Motion Auto Focus |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 16 Megapixel | - | |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.2 | - | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1 μm | - | |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | Dual Pixel AF, OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | - |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | - | |
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Lens Type (3rd Camera) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/1.5 and f/2.4 | - | |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | 77 degree(s) | - | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | 1.4 μm | - | |
Camera Features (3rd Camera) | Dual Pixel AF | - |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 2 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 10 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S10+ has better front camera resolution than Google Pixel 3a. |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.9 | F/2.0 | Samsung Galaxy S10+ has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S10+. |
Field of View (Front) | 80 degree(s) | 84 degree(s) | Google Pixel 3a has larger front lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy S10+. |
Pixel Size (Front) | 1.22 μm | 1.12 μm | Samsung Galaxy S10+ has larger front camera pixel size than Google Pixel 3a. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Focus free | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Wide selfie mode, AR Emoji, selfie focus | - | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 640 x 480 (VGA) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Front) | Dual Pixel AF | - |
SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) | 8 Megapixel | - | |
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Lens Aperture (2nd Front) | F/2.2 | - | |
Field of View (2nd Front) | 90 degree(s) | - | |
Pixel Size (2nd Front) | 1.12 μm | - | |
Camera Functions (2nd Front) | Capture depth information | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy S10+ | Google Pixel 3a |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4100 mAh | 3000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy S10+ has larger battery capacity than Google Pixel 3a. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging | - | Samsung Galaxy S10+ has fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S10+ can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, PMA, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | - | |
Talk Time | 1500 minutes | - | |
Run Time Details | Talk (WCDMA): up to 1500 hrs Active online usage (3G): up to 14 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 16 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 17 hrs Playback (video): up to 22 hrs Playback (audio): up to 101 hrs |
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CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy S10+ | Google Pixel 3a |
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Technology | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie | |
User Interface | One UI | - | |
Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | Google Assistant | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy S10+ | Google Pixel 3a |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi, LAA | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X, 2100 CDMA2000 1X (AWS) | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy S10+ | Google Pixel 3a |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | Apt-X, LDAC, apt-X HD | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | - | |
Sound Enhancements | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound | - |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy S10+ | Google Pixel 3a |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor, HR sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, haptics sensor, Active Edge | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | Multi Window, Smart Select, MU-MIMO technology, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Live message, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer | Dual microphones, MIMO technology, Android Sensor Hub, Noise suppression, Night Shift, ARCore, Google Lens, Titan M Security Module, Pixel Imprint sensor |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy S10+ | Google Pixel 3a |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, headset (tuned by AKG), USB connector (OTG) | SIM card removal tool, Quick switch adapter, 18W USB-C power adapter, USB-C to USB-C cable (1 m) | |
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Compliant Standards | VDE, IP68, TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | - | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | - |