SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (8GB RAM + 512GB)
Quick Comparison
SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (8GB RAM + 512GB). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (8GB RAM + 512GB) has better resolution of 3040 x 1440 than SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (8GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G
| Name | SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G | Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (8GB RAM + 512GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 4100 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple | 16 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 79999 | Rs. 59000 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 25, 2026. The cost of SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G is Rs. 79999. The launch Date of the second phone is February, 2019. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (8GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 59000.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (8GB RAM + 512GB) has larger screen size of 6.4 inches in comparison to SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G's 6.3 inch screen. SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G has Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (8GB RAM + 512GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (8GB RAM + 512GB) has display density of 522 PPI & SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G has only 411 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90% than Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (8GB RAM + 512GB)'s ~ 87.5%. SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (8GB RAM + 512GB) has 19:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (8GB RAM + 512GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (8GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G (256 GB).
Camera comparison
SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G's 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (8GB RAM + 512GB)'s 16 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 12 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (8GB RAM + 512GB)'s 10 MP + 8 MP Dual Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 9.0 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G | Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (8GB RAM + 512GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | SM-S942B, SM-S942B/DS, SM-S942U, SM-S942U1, SM-S942W, SM-S942N, SM-S9420, SM-S942E, SM-S942E/DS | Galaxy S10 Plus |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Security Updates | 7 years | |
| Release Date | February 25, 2026 | February, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.7 x 149.6 x 7.2 mm | 74.1 x 157.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen (16M Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.4 inches, 1440 x 3040 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 19:9 |
| PPI | ~ 411 PPI | ~ 522 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90% | ~ 87.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | |
| Brightness | 2600nits | |
| Features | Privacy Display | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 512 GB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | 5G* FDD Sub6 N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3) 5G* TDD Sub6 N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.1 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 2,985,906 (Total) (v11) | |
| AnTuTu Storage Score | 158,355 Sequential Read: 4158.0 MB/s; Sequential Write: 3053.1 MB/s | |
| Geekbench Score | 11,023 (Multi Core) (v6) 3,286 (Single Core) 25,104 (OpenCL) 27,627 (Vulkan) | |
| 3DMark Score | 6,526 (Wild Life Extreme) (39.08 FPS) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate, SpO2 |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 16 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Best Face, auto-HDR, panorama | Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 8K, 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 10 MP + 8 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v9.0 (Pie), upgradable to v11 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 8.5 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Samsung Exynos 9820 |
| CPU | 3.8 GHz, Deca Core Processor | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6x2.75GHz C1-Pro | |
| GPU | Xclipse 960 | Mali-G76 MP12 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4300 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4100 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W | Yes, Fast Charging 15W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, Fast wireless charging 15W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |