Galaxy S20 vs Galaxy S10: Learn what changes between the two Samsung Phones

The Galaxy S20 was announced by Samsung as the successor of the Galaxy S10. The smartphone arrives at the United States market for the suggested price of US$ 999. Along with the announcement, there are also doubts about what has changed in the new generation. The highlights are the 6.2-inch screen, the octa-core processor up to 2.8 GHz, the RAM up to 12 GB, and the Android 10.

Here’s what changed in the Galaxy S20 when compared to the Galaxy S10.

Galaxy S10 vs Galaxy S20

Galaxy S10Galaxy S20
LaunchFebruary 2019February 2020
Current price$630$ 999
Screen6.1 inches6.2 inches
Screen resolutionQuad HD + (3040 x 1440 pixels)Quad HD + (3200 x 1440 pixels)
ProcessorExynos 9820Exynos 990 or Snapdragon 865 (USA)
RAM8 GB8 or 12 GB (5G)
Storage128 GB128 GB
Memory cardYes, microSD up to 512 GBYes, microSD up to 1 TB
Main cameratriple, 16, 12 and 12 MPtriple, 64, 12 and 12 MP
Front camera10 megapixels10 megapixels
Battery3,400 mAh4,000 mAh
Operating systemAndroid 9 (Pie)Android 10
Dimensions and weight149.9 x 70.4 x 7.8 mm; 157 grams151.7 x 69.1 x 7.9 mm; 163 grams
Available colorsblue, black and whiteblue, pink and gray
Source: Samsung

Screen and design

The Galaxy S20 has some visual changes compared to the Galaxy S10. In the front area, the new release has a camera inside the screen located in the middle of the panel, while the predecessor had the hole in the upper right corner. This feature means that none of the phones have a notch.

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Both phones have almost no edges and have rounded screens in the corners. The S20 comes with a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED screen with Quad HD+ resolution (3200 x1440 pixels). The S10 also comes with the same technology and resolution. However, it’s a little smaller – it has 6.1 inches.

The changes continue at the rear. The three lenses in the Galaxy S20 are now grouped in a rectangle similar to the iPhone 11 Pro, different from the S10’s characteristic horizontal line.

S20

Camera

Samsung retained the triple camera on the Galaxy S20, but greatly improved the telephoto lens, whose sensor rose to 64 MP. The model also has a wide and ultra-wide lens of 12 MP each. The S10 comes with a set divided into two 12 MP lenses (wide-angle and telephoto lens) and an ultra-angle 16 MP.

The Galaxy S10’s 10 MP front camera has been retained in the S20. Both models record photos with portrait mode and have photo beautification.

Performance and storage

The Galaxy S20 comes with the Exynos 990 processor (octa-core up to 2.7 GHz) in the global version and Snapdragon 865 chip (octa-core up to 2.8 GHz) in a few countries (among them the United States). Both are not so different from S10, which features the Exynos 9820 processor (octa-core up to 2.7 GHz).

The Galaxy S20 also has two RAM options. The 5G compatible model works with 12 GB and the traditional version uses 8 GB, just like the S10. The phones have minimum storage of 128 GB, as well as the past generation. Both S20 and S20 ultra allow the use of a microSD memory card.

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Battery

The battery in the Galaxy S20 has been upgraded to 4,000 mAh, slightly higher than the S10, which comes with 3,400 mAh. It has maintained the Qi standard, which allows battery recharging without the need for wires and both contain fast-charging compatibility.

Android and additional features

Android 10 is featured in the Galaxy S20 with One UI 2 interface enhancement made by the manufacturer. The S10 came out of the factory with Android 9 (Pie) but can be updated to the latest system. Both have access to the Bixby virtual assistant.

S20

Both phones come equipped with facial recognition and biometrics integrated into the display. The S20 maintains IP68 certification, i.e. it has resistance to both water and dust. They also come with NFC, which allows remote payments with Samsung Pay.

Price and Availability

The smartphones are available globally in gray, pink, and light blue. The Galaxy S20 can currently be seen on Amazon for $549.99. The Galaxy S10 is also available for purchase on Amazon and can be found at prices in the range of US$619.

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