Apple iPhone Xs vs Samsung Galaxy A3 vs Samsung Galaxy S10e: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Apple iPhone Xs vs Samsung Galaxy A3 vs Samsung Galaxy S10e. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Apple iPhone XsApple iPhone XsGlobal · 4GB · 64GB
Samsung Galaxy A3Samsung Galaxy A3Global · 1GB · 16GB · Duos
Samsung Galaxy S10eSamsung Galaxy S10eN. America · 6GB · 128GB · G970U
Technical data sheets

Basics
Apple iPhone Xs
Apple iPhone Xs
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Samsung Galaxy A3
Samsung Galaxy A3
Global · 1GB · 16GB · Duos
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Samsung Galaxy S10e
Samsung Galaxy S10e
N. America · 6GB · 128GB · G970U
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available 7.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.5Design & Materials --Design & Materials 6.9Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.8Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware 6.8Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.5Camera --Camera 7.0Camera
Connectivity score 7.2 Connectivity -- Connectivity 7.9 Connectivity
Battery score 5.1 Battery --Battery 4.8 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.7
34 reviews
6.0
29 reviews
9.1
127 reviews

Technical specifications of the Apple iPhone Xs vs Samsung Galaxy A3 vs Samsung Galaxy S10e

Specs where to buy Apple iPhone Xs Apple iPhone Xs
Global · 4GB · 64GB 		Samsung Galaxy A3 price comparison Samsung Galaxy A3
Global · 1GB · 16GB · Duos 		Samsung Galaxy S10e price compare Samsung Galaxy S10e
N. America · 6GB · 128GB · G970U
Inches 5.8" 4.5" 5.8"
Resolution FHD+ LowRes FHD+
Usable surface 81% useful 65% useful 84% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 16:9 19:9
Dimensions 70.9 mm
143.6 mm
7.7 mm 		65.5 mm
130.1 mm
6.9 mm 		69.9 mm
142.2 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 177 g 110 g 150 g
Micro A12
Hexa-Core 		SnapD. 410
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 855
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 1 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 16 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 690.980
v10 		20.096
v? 		572.900
v10
Battery 2658 mAh 1900 mAh 3100 mAh
Main Camera 1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
iSight X
2 		1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.4

1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.5-2.4
SAK2L4
2
Selfie Camera SELF 7.2 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 10 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
Bands
OS iOS 17 Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 12 Snow Cone

Brand
Brand Apple Samsung Samsung
Aliases A2097 SM-A300F, SM-A300F/DS, SM-A300FU --

Release Date
Release date September 2018,
5 years ago 		October 2014,
9 years ago 		February 2019,
5 years ago
State On Sale Not available On Sale
Market Global Global N. America

Design & Materials

Structure

Apple iPhone Xs
Samsung Galaxy A3
Samsung Galaxy S10e
Apple iPhone Xs
Samsung Galaxy A3
Samsung Galaxy S10e
Size
70.9 mm • 143.6 mm • 7.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
65.5 mm • 130.1 mm • 6.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.9 mm • 142.2 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 177 g 110 g 150 g
Usable surface 81 % 65 % 84 %
Materials Stainless steel, Glass Metal Glass
Resistance IP68 - IP68
Colors
Gold

Silver

Jet Black
Black

White

Blue

Gold

Silver

Pink
Black

White

Yellow

Green

Screen
Diagonal 5.8" 4.5" 5.8"
Type Oled Super AMOLED Super AMOLED • Dynamic Amoled HDR+
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 16:9 19:9
Resolution FHD+
1125 x 2436 px 		LowRes
540 x 960 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2280 px
Density 463 Pixels per inch 245 Pixels per inch 435 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Wide screen notch
  • Touch sampling rate 120 Hz
  • Brightnes 625 cd/m² (typ)
  • HDR10
  • Full sRGB standard
  • Retina HD display
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Ion-strengthtened glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating
  • Force Touch
  • Bluelight Filter
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Peak brightness - 1200 cd/m²
  • 2000000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • VR headset support
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.7
7.5
8.2
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.3
7.7
9.5
Is it comfortable?
9.2
8.2
9.7
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.2
6.9
9.1
Number of reviews
34 reviews
29 reviews
127 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Apple A12 Bionic Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916v2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
CPU 2x ARMv8-A 2.38 GHz + 4x energy-efficient cores 4x Cortex-A53 1.4 GHz 1x Kryo 485 2.84 GHz + 3x Kryo 485 2.4 GHz + 4x Kryo 485 1.8 GHz
Type Hexa-Core Quad-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 7 nm 28 nm 7 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Apple 4-core graphics processing unit + M12 motion Qualcomm Adreno 306 Qualcomm Adreno 640 600MHz

RAM
RAM 4 GB 1 GB 6 GB
Type -- -- LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
690.980
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 82% of devices
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20.096
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 1% of devices
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572.900
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 79% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 16 GB 128 GB
Type -- -- UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot No Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic
  • RGB
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
  • Dolby Digital Plus
-
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications -- --
Cooling system No No No
Gaming buttons No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.0
5.8
9.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.4
5.9
9.5
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.6
3.8
9.1
Number of reviews
34 reviews
29 reviews
127 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12.2 Mpx 8 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Apple iSight X Unknown Samsung SAK2L4
Type CMOS CMOS ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 2.4 ƒ/ 1.5-2.4
ISO -- -- --
Pixel size 1.40 µm -- 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.5" -- 1/2.6"
2
Camera type

Telephoto + portrait
--

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
12 Mpx
16 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Samsung S5K3P9
Type
--
ISOCELL
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
--
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size
--
1/3.1"

Features
Flash Quad LED LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		No,
30 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 7.2 Mpx 5 Mpx 10 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Samsung S5K3J1
Type -- -- ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 1.9
Pixel size -- -- 1.22 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- 1/2.65"
Others
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.4
7.2
9.4
Quality of nighttime photos
7.3
5.3
8.4
Quality of selfies
8.2
6.4
8.8
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.9
7.1
9.2
Number of reviews
34 reviews
29 reviews
127 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B14 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B46 (TDD 5200)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B14 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B46 (TDD 5200)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B71 (600)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • CDMA BC10 (800 Secondary)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM / eSIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Proprietary
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.990 W/Kg on head
0.990 W/Kg on body 		0.390 W/Kg on head
0.554 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- 1.462 W/Kg on head
1.153 W/Kg on body 		0.680 W/Kg on head
0.920 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • UMA
  • eSIM
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+
  • Mirrorlink
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.3
7.4
9.3
Quality of the GPS
9.2
6.8
9.2
And the WiFi?
9.3
7.4
9.4
Number of reviews
34 reviews
29 reviews
127 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2658 mAh
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1900 mAh
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3100 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes No Yes,
15.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 44%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 15%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 10%
    Less than half day
  • 45%
    Less than a day
  • 31%
    One day
  • 14%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 10%
    Less than half day
  • 43%
    Less than a day
  • 35%
    One day
  • 8%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
34 reviews
29 reviews
127 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • iOS 17
    iOS 17 , 7 months ago
  • Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 12
    Android 12 Snow Cone, 3 years ago
Google Services (official) -- Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 21%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 71%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 9%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 10%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 55%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 34%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 79%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 16%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 39%
    Every six months
  • 52%
    Every two months or less
  • 34%
    Never
  • 34%
    Once a year
  • 28%
    Every six months
  • 3%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 39%
    Every six months
  • 55%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
34 reviews
29 reviews
127 reviews
Prices
From $ 259 --
Prices unavailable
From $ 170 --

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