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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize camera quality and battery life and don't mind a larger screen, the OnePlus 9 might be the better choice. However, if you prefer a more compact device with a high-resolution display and a headphone jack, and want to save some money, the Samsung Galaxy S10 could be more suitable for you. Both phones offer comparable performance and quality features, but the OnePlus 9 has the advantage of supporting 5G and slightly more advanced camera capabilities. Keep in mind that the OnePlus 9 is typically more expensive than the Galaxy S10. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the OnePlus 9
- The OnePlus 9 has no clear advantages over the Samsung Galaxy S10.
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy S10
- Very good display quality
- Good performance
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
7.0
5.4
The OnePlus 9 has good overall camera quality, while the Samsung Galaxy S10 has poor overall camera quality.
The OnePlus 9 offers a better selfie experience than the Samsung Galaxy S10, which is very important for selfie enthusiasts. While both have shortcomings in their camera features like photo dynamic range and low light performance, the better selfie quality of the OnePlus 9 may be more appealing for users prioritizing front-facing camera performance.
Photo Quality
6.7
5.4
The OnePlus 9 takes only fair photos, while the Samsung Galaxy S10 takes poor photos.
The OnePlus 9 takes fair photos due to its good software experience and fair performance in dynamic range and low light conditions, along with a good selfie quality. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy S10's camera takes poorer photos because it has poor dynamic range and low light performance, and especially poor selfie quality, which is very important for overall photo performance.
Battery
6.9 Hours
5.6 Hours
The OnePlus 9 has 6.9 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S10 has 5.6 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The OnePlus 9 has a screen size of 6.55 inches and the Samsung Galaxy S10 is 6.1 inches.
Cost
$399
$145
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The OnePlus 9 has a price of $399 and the Samsung Galaxy S10 costs $145.
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Key similarities
Video Quality
5.9
5.5
The OnePlus 9 and Samsung Galaxy S10 both have poor videos.
The OnePlus 9 offers higher video resolution and framerate which results in fair video quality, while the Samsung Galaxy S10, despite having a high resolution, falls short in video software experience, stabilization, and dynamic range, leading to poor video performance. Additionally, the OnePlus 9 has better video stabilization and low light performance than the Galaxy S10, which contributes to its overall fair video capturing capabilities.
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How the OnePlus 9 and the Samsung Galaxy S10 compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| OnePlus 9 | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $145 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | OnePlus | Samsung | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 26, 2021 | March 8, 2019 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.55" | 6.1" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 3040 x 1440 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | No | Yes | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 402 | 550 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | SD888 | SD855 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 7/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 6.8/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 5.9/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 48 megapixels | 12 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.9 Hours | 5.6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 4500 mAh | 3400 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 15 W | 15 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | Yes (4.5 watts) | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 6.29" x 2.92" | 5.9" x 2.77" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.77 oz | 5.54 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | No | No | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.0 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6 | 6 | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 | N/A | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | Yes | No | |
Color | |||
Color | Astral Black, Arctic Sky, Winter Mist | Prism Black, Prism White, Prism Green, Prism Blue, Flamingo Pink, Cardinal Red | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | No | No | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | Yes | |
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OnePlus 9
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TechRadar
David Lumb | April 2021
"If you’re hunting for the best Android camera phone at this price, and one that doesn’t skimp on specs the OnePlus 9 is worth considering. Courtesy of a partnership with Hasselblad, the cameras offer better color correction, and both regular and ultra-wide photos look great. The OnePlus 9’s battery fully charges in under 30 minutes over a cable, and in 45 minutes using wireless charging. If you hate waiting for hours to charge your phone, you'll love the OnePlus 9."
Samsung Galaxy S10
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Tom's Guide
Caitlin McGarry | October 2022
"The Galaxy S10 offers superfast performance and a beautiful display, with a less distracting camera cutout than on the larger, pricier S10 Plus. If all you're looking for is a well-rounded, well-crafted Android flagship that can do it all — including work with a pair of good old-fashioned wired headphones — for a price you can sleep easy at night spending, the Galaxy S10 remains an unbeatable proposition."
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About OnePlus
OnePlus, established in 2013, is a smartphone brand that first became known for providing flagship-like devices, at a fraction of the cost compared to more expensive Android competitors. OnePlus focuses on creating smartphones with powerful hardware at reasonable prices. They also bring hardware features normally not seen in other Android phones sold in the US, such as their ultra-fast “Warp Charge” and the beloved “Alert Slider”.
About Samsung
Samsung is one of the most recognizable names in the smartphone industry, standing as the undisputed best-selling brand of Android smartphones in the United States for many years now. Samsung is known for offering a variety of smartphones in all available price points, as well as for implementing cutting-edge technology and innovative features in their flagship devices, ones that often shape the market going forward. The company offers its own unique spin on Android, called One UI, which focuses on offering a multitude of features and is heavily customizable, according to user preference.
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