Samsung Galaxy A10s
#3937
Samsung Galaxy A2 Core
#4470Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A10s
Samsung Galaxy A2 Core
Performance
62.652.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
42.140.7
Battery
28.122.4
Build
83.967.9
Connectivity
51.551.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
37.433.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A10s features a larger 6.2-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, compared to the 5.0-inch display of the Galaxy A2 Core, which has a lower resolution of 540 x 960 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A10s is powered by the Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 chipset with options for 2GB or 3GB of RAM, while the A2 Core uses the Exynos 7870 Octa with only 1GB of RAM.
- The A10s also has a superior camera setup with a 13 MP dual rear camera and an 8 MP selfie camera, compared to the A2 Core's 5 MP rear and selfie cameras.
- Battery capacity is another advantage for the A10s at 4000 mAh, significantly higher than the A2 Core's 2600 mAh.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the A10s supporting Android 9.0 (upgradable to Android 11) and the A2 Core running Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition), which may affect the software experience.
- Both phones have a similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic backs, but the A10s is slightly heavier at 168g compared to the A2 Core's 142g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A10s
Samsung Galaxy A2 Core
General
Release Date
2019, August 12
2019
Announced
2019, August 12
2019
Description
Versions: SM-A107F/DS (Global); SM-A107M/DS (LATAM)
Versions: SM-A260F/DS (Global); SM-A260G/DS
Display
Size
6.2"
5"
Type
PLS LCD
PLS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~271 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
720
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Mali-T830 MP1
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
5 MP, f/1.9, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156.9 x 75.8 x 7.8 mm (6.18 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
141.6 x 71 x 9.1 mm (5.57 x 2.80 x 0.36 in)
Weight
168 g
142 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Blue, Green, Red, Black
Black, Blue, Red, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.25 W/kg (head) 1.06 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1
Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity