Samsung Galaxy A10 vs Samsung Galaxy M10
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A10 and the Samsung Galaxy M10, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A10 | Samsung Galaxy M10 |
|---|
| Price | $65 | $69 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 3,400 mAh | 3,400 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.2 in | 6.22 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 168 g | 163 g |
| Released | Mar 2019 | Feb 2019 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy M10 is ahead on storage (max), screen size, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy M10 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy A10 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A10 | Samsung Galaxy M10 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | PLS TFT capacitive touchscreen |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 95.9 cm2 (~81.6% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.22 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~271 ppi density) | 720 x 1520 pixels (HD+) |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 19:9 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A10 | Samsung Galaxy M10 |
|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3 | Android 8.1 Oreo, upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2 |
| Chipset | Exynos 7884 (14 nm) | Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.35 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-G71 MP2 | Mali-T830 MP1 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A10 | Samsung Galaxy M10 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | — |
| Internal | 32GB | — |
| RAM | 2GB | 2GB or 3GB |
| Internal Storage | — | 16GB or 32GB |
| Card Slot | — | microSD, expandable up to 512 GB (dedicated slot) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A10 | Samsung Galaxy M10 |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF | — |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Dual | — | 13 MP, f/1.9, 1/3.1", 1.12 μm, PDAF (wide); 5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5", 1.12 μm (ultrawide) |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A10 | Samsung Galaxy M10 |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.0 | 5 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A10 | Samsung Galaxy M10 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion (non-removable) |
| Charging | 5W wired | — |
| Capacity | — | 3400 mAh |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A10 | Samsung Galaxy M10 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 155.6 x 75.6 x 7.9 mm (6.13 x 2.98 x 0.31 in) | 155.6 x 75.6 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 168 g (5.93 oz) | 163 g |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | — |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A10 | Samsung Galaxy M10 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A10 | Samsung Galaxy M10 |
|---|
| Announced | 2019, February 28 | January 28, 2019 |
| Status | Released 2019, March 19 | — |
| Released | — | February 5, 2019 |
| OS at launch | — | Android 8.1 Oreo (Samsung Experience 9.5) |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A10 or Samsung Galaxy M10?
Samsung Galaxy M10 — 168 g for the Samsung Galaxy A10 versus 163 g for the Samsung Galaxy M10.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A10 or Samsung Galaxy M10?
Samsung Galaxy A10 — Mar 2019 for the Samsung Galaxy A10 versus Feb 2019 for the Samsung Galaxy M10.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A10 or the Samsung Galaxy M10 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A10 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy M10 6/10.
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