Samsung Galaxy S10+ vs. OnePlus 7 Pro 5G: A Detailed Comparison of 2019 Flagships
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For the average user prioritizing fast charging and a smooth software experience, the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G is the better choice. Its 30W charging significantly outperforms the S10+'s 15W, and the Snapdragon 855 delivers consistent performance. However, the S10+ boasts a superior display with infinite contrast and a more versatile camera system.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Samsung Galaxy S10+ | OnePlus 7 Pro 5G |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Global, USA | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - Global | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G bands | - | 41 NSA/Sub6/mmWave |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G (2+ Gbps DL) |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2019, February 20. Released 2019, March 08 | 2019, May 14. Released 2019, September 06 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass 6), ceramic back, ceramic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 157.6 x 74.1 x 7.8 mm (6.20 x 2.92 x 0.31 in) | 162.6 x 75.9 x 8.8 mm (6.40 x 2.99 x 0.35 in) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 175 g / 198 g (ceramic) (6.17 oz) | 206 g (7.27 oz) |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3040 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~522 ppi density) | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~515 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 103.8 cm2 (~88.9% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.67 inches, 109.2 cm2 (~88.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+ | Fluid AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+ |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M4 & 2x2.31 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEA/LATAMOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) - USA/China | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) |
| Chipset | Exynos 9820 (8 nm) - EMEA/LATAMQualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) - USA/China | Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G76 MP12 - EMEA/LATAMAdreno 640 - USA/China | Adreno 640 |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, OxygenOS 10.0.4 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only | No |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM |
| - | UFS 3.0 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR |
| Triple | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, AF, OIS, 2x optical zoom 16 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, Super Steady video | 48 MP, f/1.6, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.4, 78mm (telephoto), 3x zoom, PDAF, OIS 16 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide) |
| Video | 4K@60fps (no EIS), 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@480fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS, no video rec. with ultrawide camera |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Dual | 10 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, depth sensor | - |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Single | - | Motorized pop-up 16 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | - | No |
| 35mm jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a) |
| Radio | FM radio (USA & Canada only) | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2 | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 15W wired, PD2.0 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless | 30W wired |
| Type | Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Prism White, Prism Black, Prism Green, Prism Blue, Canary Yellow, Flamingo Pink, Ceramic Black, Ceramic White, Cardinal Red, Smoke Blue | Mirror Grey, Almond, Nebula Blue |
| Models | SM-G975F, SM-G975U, SM-G975W, SM-G975U1, SM-G9750, SM-G975N, SM-G975X, SC-05L | GM1925 |
| Price | $ 289.88 / C$ 449.97 / € 230.00 | About 800 EUR |
| SAR | 1.06 W/kg (head) 1.03 W/kg (body) | - |
| SAR EU | 0.52 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body) | - |
Samsung Galaxy S10+
- Superior display quality with infinite contrast.
- Wireless and reverse wireless charging.
- More versatile camera system (likely).
- Slower charging speeds (15W).
- Potential for Exynos throttling (EMEA/LATAM).
OnePlus 7 Pro 5G
- Significantly faster 30W charging.
- Clean and bloatware-free software experience.
- Consistent Snapdragon 855 performance.
- Lacks wireless charging.
- Potentially less versatile camera system.
Display Comparison
The Samsung Galaxy S10+ features a display with an 'Infinite' contrast ratio (nominal) and a 4.514 contrast ratio in sunlight, indicating exceptional visibility even outdoors. While the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G’s display specs aren’t provided, it’s known for its 90Hz refresh rate, a feature absent on the S10+. The S10+'s higher contrast ratio suggests deeper blacks and more vibrant colors, making it ideal for media consumption. The S10+’s superior sunlight readability is a significant advantage for outdoor use.
Camera Comparison
Detailed camera specs beyond 'Photo/Video' are unavailable for the S10+. However, Samsung historically focused on versatile camera systems with multiple lenses and advanced image processing. The S10+ likely offered a wider range of shooting modes and features compared to the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G. While the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G’s camera was competitive, Samsung’s image processing often prioritized vibrant colors and detail, appealing to a broader audience. Without specific sensor details, it’s difficult to definitively declare a winner, but Samsung’s established camera expertise gives it an edge.
Performance
Both phones utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (7nm) chipset, but the S10+ also came in an Exynos 9820 (8nm) variant for EMEA/LATAM markets. The Snapdragon 855, present in both the US/China S10+ and the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G, benefits from a more efficient 7nm process compared to the Exynos 9820’s 8nm process. This translates to potentially better thermal management and sustained performance. The CPUs are architecturally similar – Octa-core configurations with Kryo 485 cores in the Snapdragon and a mix of Mongoose M4 and Cortex-A cores in the Exynos. Users of the Exynos variant may experience more noticeable throttling under sustained load.
Battery Life
The Samsung Galaxy S10+ boasts an endurance rating of 91 hours, while the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G’s battery life is not specified. However, the charging speeds are drastically different. The S10+ supports 15W wired charging (PD2.0) and 15W wireless charging, while the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G supports a significantly faster 30W wired charging. This means the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G can replenish its battery much quicker, a crucial advantage for users who frequently need to top up their devices. The S10+'s reverse wireless charging (4.5W) is a convenience feature absent on the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G.
Buying Guide
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S10+ if you need a more polished and feature-rich experience, particularly if display quality and camera versatility are paramount. Its wireless charging and reverse wireless capabilities add convenience. Buy the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G if you prioritize speed, fast charging, and a clean, bloatware-free Android experience, especially if 5G connectivity is a key requirement.