Google Pixel 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S10+
The Verdict
The Google Pixel 10 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S10+ sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. Both launched at roughly the same price ($999 vs $999), so cost is unlikely to be the deciding factor. The Google Pixel 10 Pro is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Google Pixel 10 Pro stands out for 48mp triple camera with 5x telephoto, while Samsung Galaxy S10+ is praised for gorgeous dynamic amoled display with hdr10+. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 10 Pro if…
- →48MP triple camera with 5x telephoto
- →16GB RAM for AI workloads
- →42MP front camera
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S10+ if…
- →Gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED display with HDR10+
- →Headphone jack retained
- →microSD card slot with up to 1 TB option
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 10 Pro
Pros
- 48MP triple camera with 5x telephoto
- 16GB RAM for AI workloads
- 42MP front camera
- Up to 1TB storage
Cons
- Same 6.3-inch size as base Pixel 10
- 37W charging is mid-tier
- Tensor G5 still behind Snapdragon in raw benchmarks
Samsung Galaxy S10+
Pros
- Gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED display with HDR10+
- Headphone jack retained
- microSD card slot with up to 1 TB option
- Dual aperture main camera was innovative
- Reverse wireless charging (Wireless PowerShare)
Cons
- No 5G support (separate 5G model existed)
- 60Hz display refresh rate
- Slow 15W wired charging
- Ultrasonic fingerprint scanner was slow
- Punch-hole selfie cutout was distracting
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S10+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 16 | Android 9, One UI 1.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199 g | 175 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 6 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 152 x 72 x 8.8 mm | 157.6 x 74.1 x 7.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.7, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, dual aperture, OIS |
| Front camera | 42 MP, f/2.2 | 10 MP + 8 MP depth |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom | 12 MP, f/2.4, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/1.7 | 16 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4870 mAh | 4100 mAh |
| Charging | 37W wired | 15W wired |
| Wireless charging | 23W wireless | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.4 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 | 3040 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.78 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali | Adreno 640 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.0 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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