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Updated January 10, 2024·
If value for money is your priority and you want a good balance of features, the Samsung Galaxy S10+ could be suitable for you, as it is less expensive yet offers a solid camera, satisfactory picture and video quality, and decent battery life. On the other hand, if you're prepared to invest more for cutting-edge performance, then the Sony Xperia 1 III is noteworthy, featuring more recent hardware, a higher quality display with a faster refresh rate, superior camera functions, and better overall camera quality. The Xperia 1 III also has advantages like wireless charging and a higher resolution screen. However, its higher price is something to consider if budget is a constraint. Both phones run Android and have glass backs, but only the Galaxy S10+ has a curved screen edge, which can enhance the viewing experience but may be less practical for some users. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy S10+
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Sony Xperia 1 III
- Best in class display quality
- Good performance
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
5.4
6.0
The Sony Xperia 1 III has only fair overall camera quality, while the Samsung Galaxy S10+ has poor overall camera quality.
The cameras on the Samsung Galaxy S10+ are considered poor due to a subpar selfie camera performance and limitations across key aspects such as resolution, software experience, dynamic range, and low light performance. In contrast, the Sony Xperia 1 III offers a fair camera experience, with better versatility and software experience that somewhat offsets its own mediocre areas like resolution and dynamic range.
Photo Quality
5.4
5.9
The Sony Xperia 1 III and Samsung Galaxy S10+ both have poor photos, though the Sony Xperia 1 III takes somewhat better photos.
The Samsung Galaxy S10+ takes poor photos in large part due to its lower selfie quality score against the Sony Xperia 1 III, which achieves a fair score in that category. This, along with various other photo-related aspects such as resolution, software, dynamic range, and low light performance, which are all rated poor for the Galaxy S10+ compared to fair for the Xperia 1 III, explains the difference in photo quality between the two phones.
Battery
7.3 Hours
5.6 Hours
The Samsung Galaxy S10+ has 7.3 hours of battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 III has 5.6 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The Samsung Galaxy S10+ has a screen size of 6.4 inches and the Sony Xperia 1 III is 6.5 inches.
Cost
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$899
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The Samsung Galaxy S10+ has a price of $234 and the Sony Xperia 1 III costs $899.
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Key similarities
Video Quality
5.5
6.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony Xperia 1 III to have only fair videos, while the Samsung Galaxy S10+ takes poor videos.
The Samsung Galaxy S10+'s video quality suffers due to poor stabilization and low dynamic range, resulting in less clarity particularly in moving shots and varying lighting conditions; its low light video performance is also poor, affecting footage in dim environments. Conversely, the Sony Xperia 1 III offers better video stabilization and a fair dynamic range, which leads to smoother video and more balanced exposure in a variety of lighting situations, with video software experience and microphone quality that are better than the Galaxy S10+'s, although its low light performance is still only fair.
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How the Samsung Galaxy S10+ and the Sony Xperia 1 III compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Galaxy S10+ | Sony Xperia 1 III |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$234 | $899 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 8, 2019 | August 25, 2021 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.4" | 6.5" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3040 x 1440 | 3840 x 1644 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | No | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 522 | 643 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | SD855 | SD888 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 5.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 5.4/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 5.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 12 megapixels + OIS | 12 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.3 Hours | 5.6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 4100 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 15 W | 15 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | Yes (4.5 watts) | No | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 6.2" x 2.92" | 6.5" x 2.8" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.17 oz | 5.93 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | No | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.2 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6 | 6 | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | N/A | (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | Fingerprint sensor: Side | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | No | |
Color | |||
Color | Prism Black, Prism White, Prism Green, Prism Blue, Flamingo Pink, Ceramic Black, Ceramic White | Black | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | No | Yes | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | Yes | Yes | |
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Samsung Galaxy S10+
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Tom's Guide
Mark Spoonauer | August 2020
"This handset gives you a big and immersive full-screen experience, very capable cameras and fast performance in a slick design. Samsung also deserves credit for how seamlessly the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and Wireless PowerShare features work."
Sony Xperia 1 III
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TechRadar
James Peckham | August 2021
"For those who enjoy Sony’s Android phones, or who want a top-tier smartphone with a versatile camera, a beautiful screen and strong battery life, this is a great choice. If your budget can stretch to it, and you're a fan of its looks, it could be a great option."
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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.
About Sony
Sony has had a long history in the mobile market, entering the scene all the way back in 1993 with its first commercially available phone, the CM-H333. Nowadays, their Xperia line of phones provide well-rounded and sometimes expensive devices with a focus on camera software that includes extensive support for manual tweaking of settings. Sony's dedication to audio quality is also evident in its smartphones, which often feature high-resolution audio support while also being one of the few remaining manufacturers that consistently provide headphone jacks in their phones. The company's version of Android is also considered to be close to stock, enabling a bloatware-free experience for its users.
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