Samsung Galaxy S10 vs Sony Xperia 10 VII
28.9Performance28.9
35.4Display65.7
37.4Camera30.1
26.4Battery46.4
49.3Features70.7
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S106 spec wins — Sony Xperia 10 VII
InnoReviews verdict
Sony Xperia 10 VII wins this phone face-off, 44.2 to 33.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+30) and features (+21). 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
- Stronger camera score: 37 vs 30
- 25% higher Front camera: 10 MP vs 8 MP
- 23% higher ultra-wide: 16 MP vs 13 MP
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Stronger display score: 66 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 46 vs 26
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 49
- 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Sony Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPS OLED |
| Resolution | 3040x1440 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 550 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Sony Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 9820 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| 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 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Main aperture | f/1.5-2.4 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 10 MP+25% | 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | — |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Sony Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| 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 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 157 g+7% | 168 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm+6% | 8.3 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Sony Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Sony Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 9 (One UI) | Android 15 |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 4 years+33% |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Sony Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |