Samsung Galaxy S10e vs Samsung Galaxy S8 Active
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy S10e
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Samsung Galaxy S8 Active
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy S8 Active
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy S10e
Better display
Samsung Galaxy S8 Active
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy S10e
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10e | Samsung Galaxy S8 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2280 | 2960 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1440 |
| PPI | 438 | 568 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen-to-body | 83.3 | 75 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10e | Samsung Galaxy S8 Active |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M4 & 2x2.31 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEA/LATAMOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) - USA/China | Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) |
| GPU | Mali-G76 MP12 - EMEA/LATAM Adreno 640 - USA/China | Adreno 540 |
| Chipset Name | Exynos 9820 - EMEA/LATAMQualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) | Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 |
| Process (nm) | 8 | 10 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI 4.1 | One UI |
| OS Version | 9.0 | 7.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10e | Samsung Galaxy S8 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10e | Samsung Galaxy S8 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@60fps (no EIS), 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10 + , stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| ultrawide | 16 MP, f/2.2, 12mm, (ultrawide) | — |
| Wide | 12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm, (wide) | 12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10e | Samsung Galaxy S8 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| Lens | 10 MP, f/1.9, 26mm, (wide) | 2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10e | Samsung Galaxy S8 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3100 | 4000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | — | Up to 113 h |
| stand by | — | Up to 120 h (3G) |
| talk time | — | Up to 32 h (3G) |
| Wired Charging (W) | 15 | 15 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 15 | — |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10e | Samsung Galaxy S8 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 142.2 | 151.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.9 | 9.9 |
| Weight (g) | 150 | 208.1 |
| Width (mm) | 69.9 | 74.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10e | Samsung Galaxy S8 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019, February 20. Released 2019, March 08 | 2017, August. Released 2017, August |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10e | Samsung Galaxy S8 Active |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 - Global, USA | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 - AT&T |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - Global | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - AT&T |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10e | Samsung Galaxy S8 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio (USA & Canada only) | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10e | Samsung Galaxy S8 Active |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10e | Samsung Galaxy S8 Active |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy S10e and Samsung Galaxy S8 Active are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Active packs a 4000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy S10e reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 16 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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