Samsung Galaxy S10 vs Sony Xperia 10 VI
28.9Performance28.9
35.4Display35.3
37.4Camera40.6
26.4Battery46.4
49.3Features100
6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S105 spec wins — Sony Xperia 10 VI
InnoReviews verdict
Sony Xperia 10 VI wins this phone face-off, 43.1 to 33.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+51) and battery (+20). 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 Samsung Galaxy S10
- 100% higher ultra-wide: 16 MP vs 8 MP
- 25% higher Front camera: 10 MP vs 8 MP
- 22% higher Pixel density: 550 ppi vs 449 ppi
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 10 VI
- Stronger camera score: 41 vs 37
- Stronger battery score: 46 vs 26
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 49
- 300% higher Main camera: 48 MP vs 12 MP
- 100% higher Wired charging: 30 W vs 15 W
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Sony Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 3040x1440 | 1080x2520 |
| Pixel density | 550 ppi+22% | 449 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Sony Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 9820 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 512GB | 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Sony Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.5-2.4 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 16 MP+100% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 10 MP+25% | 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Sony Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,400 mAh | 5,000 mAh+47% |
| Wired charging | 15 W | 30 W+100% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Sony Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 157 g+4% | 164 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm+6% | 8.3 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Sony Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Sony Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 9 (One UI) | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Sony Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |