iPhone XS vs Samsung Galaxy S10
Short Description
iPhone XS
Screen size: 5.8" / Resolution: 1125 x 2436 px / Main camera: 12 MP & 12 MP / Front camera: 7MP / RAM: 4GB / Battery power: 2658 mAh / Internal storage: 64GB, 256GB, 512GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM, 1 eSIM
Samsung Galaxy S10
Screen size: 6.1" / Resolution: 1440 x 3040 px / Main camera: 16 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP / Front camera: 10MP / RAM: 6GB, 8GB / Battery power: 3400 mAh / Internal storage: 128GB, 512GB / SIM cards: 2 SIM
Key Differences
iPhone XS
Samsung Galaxy S10
Why is iPhone XS better than Samsung Galaxy S10?
AnTuTu score is about 13% higher
Shorter: 143.6 mm (5.65 inches) vs 149.9 mm (5.9 inches)
iPhone XS
Samsung Galaxy S10
Why is Samsung Galaxy S10 better than iPhone XS?
Bigger battery capacity: 3400 mAh vs 2658 mAh
Faster CPU speed: 2 x 2.7 GHz & 2 x 2.3 GHz & 4 x 1.9 GHz vs 2 x 2.5 GHz & 4 x 1.6 GHz
More RAM memory capacity: 6GB, 8GB vs 4GB
More megapixels main camera: 16 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP vs 12 MP & 12 MP
More megapixels front camera: 10MP vs 7MP
Has a larger display diagonal: 6.1" vs 5.8"
Better display resolution: 1440 x 3040 px vs 1125 x 2436 px
Lighter: 157 g (5.54 ounces) vs 177 g (6.24 ounces)
Narrower: 70.4 mm (2.77 inches) vs 70.9 mm (2.79 inches)
More color options: Prism White, Prism Black, Prism Green, Prism Blue, Canary Yellow, Flamingo Pink, Cardinal Red, Smoke Blue vs Space Gray, Silver, Gold
The phone is 5 months newer
Phone is about 14% cheaper
Size Comparison
iPhone XS
Samsung Galaxy S10
Height
143.6 mm
(5.65 inches)
Width
70.9 mm
(2.79 inches)
Thickness
7.7 mm
(0.3 inches)
Screen size
5.8"
Weight
177 g
(6.24 ounces)
5.8"
6.1"
Height
149.9 mm
(5.9 inches)
Width
70.4 mm
(2.77 inches)
Thickness
7.8 mm
(0.31 inches)
Screen size
6.1"
Weight
157 g
(5.54 ounces)
Height
143.6 mm
(5.65 inches)
Width
70.9 mm
(2.79 inches)
Thickness
7.7 mm
(0.3 inches)
Screen size
5.8"
Weight
177 g
(6.24 ounces)
Height
149.9 mm
(5.9 inches)
Width
70.4 mm
(2.77 inches)
Thickness
7.8 mm
(0.31 inches)
Screen size
6.1"
Weight
157 g
(5.54 ounces)
3D comparison
iPhone XS
Samsung Galaxy S10
iPhone XS
Samsung Galaxy S10
Expert Score
Score 4.3
Score 4.2
iPhone XS
Samsung Galaxy S10
iPhone XS
Samsung Galaxy S10
Score 4.3
Score 4.2
TechRadar
iPhone XS
Samsung Galaxy S10
PCMag
iPhone XS
Samsung Galaxy S10
Smartprix
iPhone XS
Samsung Galaxy S10
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Benchmarks
AnTuTu Score
iPhone XS
738,192 +12.52%
Samsung Galaxy S10
656,054
The score reflects a device's overall performance by summing up results from tests of RAM speed, CPU, and 2D/3D graphics.
CPU
iPhone XS
207,549 +19%
Samsung Galaxy S10
174,405
Measures the performance of a device's processor, focusing on tasks such as computing power and multi-core efficiency.
GPU
iPhone XS
203,822 +3.16%
Samsung Galaxy S10
197,575
Measures the graphical performance of a device's GPU, evaluating its ability to handle graphics-intensive tasks such as gaming and rendering.
Memory
iPhone XS
121,678
Samsung Galaxy S10
126,345 +3.84%
Measures the performance of a device's memory (RAM), measuring its speed and efficiency in handling multitasking and data-intensive applications.
UX
iPhone XS
205,143 +30.06%
Samsung Galaxy S10
157,729
Measures the overall user experience performance of a device, including factors like system responsiveness, touch sensitivity, and app launching speed.
3DMark Wild Life benchmark
iPhone XS
5,698 +76.41%
Samsung Galaxy S10
3,230
Is a cross-platform benchmark designed to test the graphical performance of devices under high GPU load.
3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
iPhone XS
6,048 +85.12%
Samsung Galaxy S10
3,267
Is a cross-platform graphical benchmark that tests a device's performance while eliminating the impact of screen resolution for more objective platform comparisons.
3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
iPhone XS
1,446 +52.37%
Samsung Galaxy S10
949
Is a cross-platform graphical benchmark that tests a device's performance under higher workloads with more detailed visuals, designed for powerful GPUs.
Geekbench 5 · Multi-Core
iPhone XS
2,476 +15.86%
Samsung Galaxy S10
2,137
Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing in Geekbench 5.
Geekbench 5 · Single-Core
iPhone XS
1,108 +46.17%
Samsung Galaxy S10
758
Measures the performance of a single processor core in a device, evaluating its efficiency in handling single-threaded tasks in Geekbench 5.
Battery Performance
iPhone XS
Samsung Galaxy S10
Battery Life
Charging timePrice Comparison
iPhone XS
Samsung Galaxy S10
Price in Europe From € 207
From € 178
Price in USA -
From $ 147
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About Products
iPhone XS
The Apple iPhone XS offers a premium experience with its 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display, providing vibrant colors and deep blacks, perfect for watching videos and browsing. Powered by the A12 Bionic chip, it delivers fast performance and smooth multitasking, ideal for gaming, apps, and daily use.
The 12MP dual-camera system captures sharp photos, supports Smart HDR, and records 4K video, while the 7MP front camera ensures excellent selfies and FaceTime quality. Face ID provides secure unlocking, and the sleek glass design supports wireless charging. With water and dust resistance, the iPhone XS combines power, style, and durability in a compact form.
Samsung Galaxy S10
The Samsung Galaxy S10 is a versatile smartphone featuring a stunning 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with vibrant colors and deep blacks. It is powered by the Exynos 9820 or Snapdragon 855 chipset, ensuring smooth performance and seamless multitasking.
The triple-camera setup includes a 12MP wide, 12MP telephoto, and 16MP ultra-wide lens, offering exceptional photography versatility. The 10MP front camera delivers high-quality selfies and clear video calls. It has an in-display fingerprint sensor and supports wireless charging. With up to 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, it’s perfect for users who want a feature-rich device with a sleek design.
Technical Specifications
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Specs
iPhone XS
Samsung Galaxy S10
Design
Weight
177 g (6.24 ounces)
157 g (5.54 ounces)
Thickness
7.7 mm (0.3 inches)
7.8 mm (0.31 inches)
Width
70.9 mm (2.79 inches)
70.4 mm (2.77 inches)
Height
143.6 mm (5.65 inches)
149.9 mm (5.9 inches)
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔
✔
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP68
IP68
Waterproof depth rating
2 m
1.5 m
Volume
78.4 cm³
82.31 cm³
Is dustproof and water-resistant
✔
✔
Color options
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Prism White, Prism Black, Prism Green, Prism Blue, Canary Yellow, Flamingo Pink, Cardinal Red, Smoke Blue
Lowest potential operating temperature
0 °C
-
Maximum operating temperature
35 °C
-
French Repairability Index
4.7
5.7
Display
Screen size
5.8"
6.1"
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
OLED/AMOLED
Pixel density
458 ppi
550 ppi
Resolution
1125 x 2436 px
1440 x 3040 px
Refresh rate
60Hz
60Hz
Brightness (typical)
625 nits
800 nits
Has branded damage-resistant glass
✔
✔
Gorilla Glass version
-
Gorilla Glass 6
Supports HDR10
✔
✔
Supports HDR10+
-
✔
Always-On Display
-
✔
Supports Dolby Vision
✔
-
Contrast ratio
1000000:1
-
Has a curved display
-
✔
Has a touch screen
✔
✔
Performance
Internal storage
64GB, 256GB, 512GB
128GB, 512GB
RAM
4GB
6GB, 8GB
Android version
-
Android 9 Pie
CPU speed
2 x 2.5 GHz & 4 x 1.6 GHz
2 x 2.7 GHz & 2 x 2.3 GHz & 4 x 1.9 GHz
GPU clock speed
-
600 MHz
Has integrated LTE
✔
✔
RAM speed
2133 MHz
2133 MHz
Semiconductor size
7 nm
8 nm
Supports 64-bit
✔
✔
DirectX version
-
DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics
✔
✔
OpenGL ES version
-
3.2
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔
✔
CPU threads
6 threads
8 threads
Uses HMP
-
✔
Has TrustZone
✔
✔
Maximum memory bandwidth
34.1 GB/s
26.82 GB/s
OpenCL version
-
2
L2 cache
8 MB
-
DDR memory version
4
4
Maximum memory amount
-
12GB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
-
9W
Release date
2018
2019
Has NX bit
✔
-
L1 cache
128 KB
-
Number of transistors
6900 million
-
Has an external memory slot
-
✔
Memory channels
-
4
Turbo clock speed
2.49GHz
-
Maximum amount of external memory supported
-
512GB
Cameras
Main camera
12 MP & 12 MP
16 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP
Front camera
7MP
10MP
Has built-in optical image stabilization
✔
✔
Video recording (main camera)
2160 x 60 fps
2160 x 60 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/2.4 & f/1.8
f/1.5 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
Has a dual-tone LED flash
✔
✔
Has a BSI sensor
✔
✔
Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔
✔
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔
✔
Supports slow-motion video recording
✔
✔
Has a built-in HDR mode
✔
✔
Has a flash
✔
✔
Has manual exposure
✔
✔
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
✔
✔
Optical zoom
2x
2x
Number of flash LEDs
2
2
Has a CMOS sensor
✔
✔
Has manual ISO
✔
✔
Has a serial shot mode
✔
✔
Has manual focus
✔
✔
Has a front camera
✔
✔
Has manual white balance
✔
✔
Shoots raw
-
✔
Has touch autofocus
✔
✔
Has manual shutter speed
-
✔
Can create panoramas in-camera
✔
✔
Wide aperture (front camera)
f/2.2
f/1.9
Has timelapse function
✔
✔
Minimum focal length
-
12 mm
Maximum focal length
-
52 mm
Sensor size
-
5.76 x 4.29 mm
Fastest shutter speed
-
1/2381 s
Pixel size (main camera)
1.4 µm & 1 µm
1.4 µm
Operating system
Has theme customization
-
✔
Has Wi-Fi password sharing
✔
-
Has battery health check
✔
-
Can offload apps
✔
-
Has customizable notifications
✔
✔
Has scrolling screenshots
✔
✔
Supports split screen
-
✔
Supports instant markup
✔
✔
Supports PiP and PaP
-
✔
Has sharing intents
✔
✔
Can be used as a PC
-
✔
Has a child lock
✔
✔
Is free and open source
-
✔
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
✔
✔
Is a multi-user system
-
✔
Can block app tracking
✔
-
Blocks cross-site tracking
✔
-
Gets direct OS updates
✔
-
Has AirPlay
✔
-
Has Quick Start
✔
-
The browser has word wrap
✔
✔
Has voice commands
✔
✔
Supports widgets
-
✔
Has offline voice recognition
-
✔
More languages supported
56
125
Battery
Battery power
2658 mAh
3400 mAh
Has wireless charging
✔
✔
Supports fast charging
✔
✔
Charging speed
-
15W
Wireless charging speed
-
15W
Has reverse wireless charging
-
✔
Reverse wireless charging speed
-
4.5W
Has a battery level indicator
✔
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
✔
Battery life
-
24 hours
Audio
Has stereo speakers
✔
✔
Has LDAC
-
✔
Has aptX
-
✔
Number of microphones
3
2
Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
-
✔
Has a radio
-
✔
Features
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Download speed
1024 MBits/s
2000 MBits/s
Upload speed
150 MBits/s
316 MBits/s
Has USB Type-C
-
✔
USB version
2
3.1
Has NFC
✔
✔
SIM cards
1 SIM, 1 eSIM
2 SIM
Has a fingerprint scanner
-
✔
Bluetooth version
5
5
Has a gyroscope
✔
✔
Has GPS
✔
✔
Has a compass
✔
✔
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
✔
Has a barometer
✔
✔
Supports Galileo
✔
✔
Has a heart rate monitor
-
✔
Has an infrared sensor
✔
-
Has an accelerometer
✔
✔
Supports ant+
-
✔
Uses 3D facial recognition
✔
-
Is DLNA-certified
-
✔
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