Galaxy S10+ v/s Pixel 3 XL: Which one is better?
What's the story
Samsung's Galaxy S10+ is surely one of the most advanced smartphones till date. The premium flagship comes with a new Infinity-U display, ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, triple cameras, and packs the latest cutting-edge technologies. However, it faces competition from Google's Pixel 3 XL which offers a popular mix of good hardware and great software. So, which one is worth your money? Let's find out.
Design
At a glance
Up front, the Pixel 3 XL features a rather ugly notch and a sizeable bottom bezel. On the back, the all-glass body features a dual-tone matte finish. In comparison, S10+ offers premium looks with its bezel-less screen, curved edges, a laser cut-out for the dual selfie cameras and an all-glass design. Winner: Galaxy S10+ for its looks.
Display
All about the screen
The Pixel 3 XL sports a 6.3-inch p-OLED notched display with a resolution of 2960x1440 pixels (523ppi) and an 18.5:9 aspect ratio. On the other hand, the Galaxy S10+ features a 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED Infinity-O display with a QHD+ (3040x1440 pixels) resolution, 19:9 aspect ratio, HDR10+ certification, and a peak brightness of 1,200 nits. Winner: Galaxy S10+ for its brighter and slightly sharper screen.
Primary Camera
For the shutterbugs
The Pixel 3 XL features a single 12.2MP sensor with dual-pixel technology, an f/1.8 aperture, OIS+EIS, and in-built spectral as well as flicker sensor. The S10+, in comparison, sports a triple camera array featuring a 12MP (f/1.5-f/2.4) main sensor with dual-pixel OIS, a 12MP (f/2.4) telephoto sensor with OIS, and a 16MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide angle sensor. Winner: S10+ for its more advanced camera optics.
Selfie Camera
For the love of selfies
Talking of selfie cameras, the Pixel 3 XL has an 8MP (f/1.8) wide-angle camera and an 8MP (f/2.2) telephoto camera. On the other hand, the Galaxy S10+ also has a dual-lens setup comprising a 10MP (f/1.9) main sensor and 8MP (f/2.2) secondary sensor with dual pixel autofocus. Winner: Google Pixel 3 XL for its wide-angle sensor and refined software optimizations.
Internals
All the important stuff
The Pixel 3 XL is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, paired with Adreno 630 GPU, 4GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of internal storage. The S10+ is powered by the Snapdragon 855/Exynos 9820 processor, paired with upto 12GB of RAM and upto 1TB of built-in storage (expandable by upto 512GB). Winner: Galaxy S10+ for its latest chipset and massive storage capabilities.
Sensors & Software
Lifeblood of your smartphone
While both flagships come with all the standard sensors, the S10+ boasts of the world's first ultrasonic in-display sensor and the Pixel 3 XL offers a physical scanner on the back. In terms of software, the S10+ runs Android Pie-based OneUI whereas Pixel 3 XL runs stock Android Pie. Winner: Galaxy S10+ for packing a high-tech biometric sensor.
Battery & Connectivity
Staying connected
The S10+ packs a 4,100mAh battery whereas the Pixel 3 XL is backed by 3,430mAh battery. Moreover, while both flagships support wireless charging, the Galaxy S10 offers reverse wireless charging as well. Further, while both phones share similar connectivity options, the S10+ has advantages of Wi-Fi 6 support and a headphone jack. Winner: Galaxy S10+.
Information
Pricing: The key factor
The Google Pixel 3 XL costs Rs. 83,000 for the 64GB variant and Rs. 92,000 for the 128GB model. The Galaxy S10+ is priced at Rs. 73,900 for the 128GB variant, Rs. 91,900 for the 512GB model, and Rs. 1,17,900 for the 1TB storage variant.
Our result
How things stack up!
While the Pixel 3 XL is a solid blend of smooth software and functional hardware, it lacks modern design and technology. On the other hand, the Galaxy S10+, with an attractive price tag, premium build quality, industry-best display, top-of-the-line cameras, flagship performance, ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, headphone jack and reverse charging, is a near perfect smartphone. Winner: Galaxy S10+.