Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S10
43.7Performance28.9
60.6Display35.4
64.4Camera37.4
54.3Battery26.4
94.7Features49.3
15 spec wins — Google Pixel 8 Pro4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S10
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58.4 to 33.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+45) and battery (+28). Samsung Galaxy S10 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 37
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 26
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 49
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S10
- 26% lower weight: 157 g vs 213 g
- 12% higher Pixel density: 550 ppi vs 489 ppi
- 11% lower thickness: 7.8 mm vs 8.8 mm
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $899 vs $999
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+10% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 3040x1440 |
| Pixel density | 489 ppi | 550 ppi+12% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,400 nits+200% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Samsung Exynos 9820 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 950,000Top 51% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,750Top 42% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,400Top 43% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 128GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.5-2.4 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+200% | 16 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+150% | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP+5% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,050 mAh+49% | 3,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W+100% | 15 W |
| Wireless charging | 23 W+53% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 10 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 213 g | 157 g+26% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 7.8 mm+11% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.1 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 9 (One UI) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |