Galaxy s10
Galaxy s10
Galaxy s10
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Network Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Launch Announced 2019, February
Status Coming soon. Exp. release 2019, March 8
Body Dimensions 149.9 x 70.4 x 7.8 mm (5.90 x 2.77 x 0.31 in)
Weight 157 g (5.54 oz)
Build Back glass (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
SIM Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
- Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)
- IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Display Type Dynamic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 6.1 inches, 93.2 cm2 (~88.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1440 x 3040 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~550 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 6
- HDR10
- Always-on display
Platform OS Android 9.0 (Pie); One UI
Chipset Exynos 9820 Octa (8 nm) - EMEA
Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) - USA/LATAM, China
CPU Octa-core (2x2.7 GHz Mongoose M4 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) -
EMEA
Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.4 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 485) - USA/LATAM, China
GPU Mali-G76 MP12 - EMEA
Adreno 640 - USA/LATAM, China
Memory Card slot microSD, up to 512 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual SIM model only
Internal 128/512 GB, 8 GB RAM
Main Camera Triple 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, AF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
16 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide)
Features LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Video 2160p@60fps, 1080p@240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR, dual-video rec.
Selfie camera Single 10 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF
Features Dual video call, Auto-HDR
Video 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Sound Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes
- 32-bit/384kHz audio
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
- Dolby Atmos/AKG sound
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC Yes
Radio FM radio (USA & Canada only)
USB 3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Features Sensors Fingerprint (under display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity,
compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
- ANT+
- Bixby natural language commands and dictation
- Samsung DeX (desktop experience support)
Battery Non-removable Li-Ion 3400 mAh battery
Charging Fast battery charging 15W
Fast wireless charging 15W
Power bank/Reverse wireless charging 9W
Misc Colors Prism White, Prism Black, Prism Green, Prism Blue, Canary Yellow, Flamingo Pink
Price About 930 EUR
Weight: 157g
Dimensions: 149.9 x 70.4 x 7.8mm
OS: Android 9
Screen size: 6.1-inch
Resolution: QHD+
CPU: Octa-core chipset
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 128/512GB
Battery: 3,400mAh
Rear camera: 16MP + 12MP + 12MP
Front camera: 10MP
For
Against
Update: We've added 14 photos – mostly in low-light – below to test out the Galaxy S10 camera.
See the gallery below and the first benchmarking test that beats all other Android phones in
terms of speed.
The Samsung Galaxy S10 has been engineered to be a conversation changer, a phone that’s
intended to turn everyone’s yearly question of “Do I really need to upgrade?” into a more
exclamatory “Do I really need to upgrade!”
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Our hands-on time with the S10 proves that it does make this case, with some clear caveats.
It’s the 6.1-inch Infinity Display that really sells this phone. It introduces a nearly-edge-to-edge
look that stretches top to bottom, with pixels spilling over the curved edges at the sides – there’s
no room for big bezels on Samsung’s 2019 flagship smartphone.
Its new Infinity-O screen – also a feature of the Galaxy S10 Plus and cheaper Galaxy S10e – is so
large it actually displaces the front camera, consigning it to a small ‘punch-hole’ in the screen. All
of the important sensors are neatly tucked behind this vibrant and bright Super AMOLED display.
Also behind the glass is the new ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. You won’t find a fingerprint pad on
the back anymore, or anywhere visibly on the phone. Samsung put its sensor – now invisible –
on the front, where we feel it belongs.
The S10 officially makes punch-hole displays a trend after the idea debuted on the Honor View
20, and in-screen fingerprint sensors more mainstream after they appeared on the OnePlus 6T,
Huawei Mate 20 Pro, and a few Vivo phones. It’s all in the cause of achieving that impressive
93.1% screen-to-body ratio on the front of the phone.
Maximization is also the idea behind the Galaxy S10’s rear-facing triple-lens camera. Samsung’s
camera array has lenses to take normal, telephoto and new ultra-wide photos. The ultra-wide
camera is all about capturing more of what’s in front of you without having to back up.
Sure, LG phones have touted ultra-wide camera lenses for years, most recently the LG V40, but
Samsung’s cameras have been more consistent in low-light conditions. The feature is finally in a
a flagship-level phone you want.
The Galaxy S10 also has features everyone can get. Its Wireless PowerShare feature lets you use
the back of the S10 to Qi charge another phone or the new Galaxy Buds, cloning the reverse
wireless charging idea in the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, a phone that’s not widely available in certain
territories, including the US.
The Galaxy S10 is an amalgam of other handsets’ single hallmark features packed into one
phone, while Samsung pioneers as many technical features as it can cram in – faster Wi-Fi 6 and
HDR10+ are both firsts for smartphones. And that’s what Samsung does best really.
There’s a hitch or two in Samsung’s masterplan to get everyone to upgrade to this particular
handset. The S10 is expensive, even more so than last year’s Galaxy S9, although it’s markedly
better value than the iPhone XS, which is more expensive and has a smaller 5.8-inch screen.
Then there’s the fact that Samsung’s biggest competition in 2019 may be Samsung. The Galaxy
S10e is cheaper and almost as good, while the Galaxy S10 Plus is the phone you’ll want if you can
handle its price and screen size – and that’s to say nothing of the Galaxy S10 5G and the
Samsung Galaxy Fold, which early adopters may look for true innovation at a higher price.
The Samsung Galaxy S10 marks a decade of Galaxy S phones, and while there’s been little
innovation in recent years from the most popular smartphone brands, including Samsung (Bixby
and AR EMoji don’t cut it), the S10 has enough newness to tempt you to upgrade. We’re still
testing the camera, performance and battery life, but it’s already shaping up to be one of 2019’s
best smartphones.
Samsung Galaxy S10 release date and price
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The Samsung Galaxy S10 release date is Friday, March 8, which is one week earlier than last
year’s phone. It was officially announced on February 20, with pre-orders opening right away in
some countries. In the US, Galaxy S10 pre-order started on February 21.
The Galaxy S10 price is $899 / £799 / AU$1,349 / AED 3,199, meaning you’re going to be
spending an additional $180 / £60 / AED 100 on this phone over the S9 launch price.
If you like the look of this phone but think that price is a tad high, you have two options: you can
go for the cheaper Galaxy S10e, which starts at $749 / £669 / AU$1,199 / AED 2,699, or suck up
the price hike, marvel at the new 6.1-inch screen and 128GB base storage, and realize that Apple
charges $100 / £200 / AU$430 more for the smaller 5.8-inch iPhone XS with half the internal
storage, 64GB.
Ordering the Galaxy S10 in advance of March 8 will net you bonuses in some countries. In the
US, for example, Samsung is offering free wireless Galaxy Buds worth $149 / AU$249 when you
pre-order either the Galaxy S10 or Galaxy S10 Plus.
Display
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Samsung’s screens are so good “our competitors are even using them,” Samsung brand manager
Paul Guzek told TechRadar, an all-too-obvious dig at Apple. It’s hard to disagree.
In fact, the Galaxy S10’s 6.1-inch Super AMOLED display panel looks better than anything
Samsung sells its rivals. It has elegantly curved edges with pixels that spill over the sides, amped-
up brightness for better outdoor visibility, and HDR10+ support for superior contrast and color.
The new Infinity-O display type is what stands out – for better or worse. Samsung has
successfully avoided a notch cut-out at the top of its flagship phones, instead using a laser-cut
hole in the top-right corner of the screen to embed the front-facing camera, as on the Honor
View 20.
Is a ‘punch-hole’ camera more or less distracting than a notch? We’re going to reserve judgment
for our final Samsung Galaxy S10 review, when we’ll put the phone through its paces in day-to-
day use. One thing we can say right away though is that it’s given Samsung more screen real
estate to play with than ever.
Don’t let the bigger 6.1-inch screen size scare you off. The S10’s dimensions are 149.9 x 70.4 x
7.8mm (it weighs 157g), so it’s only marginally taller and wider than the S9 with its 5.8-inch
screen, and noticeably thinner and a bit lighter. Those marginal increases in height and width are
due to the S10’s screen-to-body ratio of 93.1% (last year was 83.6%).
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Bezel does outline the top and bottom of this display, even if we said it wasn’t big. Samsung’s
top speaker still reigns, and there’s a thin but noticeable chin across the bottom; it’s less bezel
rather than bezel-less. And the fact that the bottom bezel is larger than the top one catches our
eye – it may be more distracting than the punch-hole.
There’s little to dislike regarding the new display – if the Infinity-O doesn’t distract day-to-day,
and as mentioned we’ll update this review when we have more hands-on time with the S10.
Design
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You’re not going to be overly surprised by the rest of the Samsung Galaxy S10 design, though
there are a few notable enhancements, two hidden surprises, and an old classic here.
Its thinner aluminum frame is sandwiched between smooth glass, with the back coming in your
choice of color: Flamingo Pink, Prism Black, Prism Blue, Prism White, Canary Yellow and Prism
Green. Samsung Galaxy S10 colors will vary by region, with the US getting all but yellow and
green.
There’s the smallest of camera bumps on the back, housing the triple-lens camera array, while
we saw no signs of Samsung’s invisible reverse wireless charging module below this. It’s a
particularly clean look in a world of camera bumps and rear-fingerprint sensors.
We had no difficulty activating Samsung’s Wireless PowerShare feature after turning it on via the
quick settings notification shade. We placed our Galaxy Buds case on the lower third of the S10
back and the earbuds began charging almost instantly. It even charged our iPhone XS Max.
Samsung laid out two scenarios in which Wireless PowerShare would be helpful: charging a
friend’s phone, or charging your Galaxy Buds at night, effectively making your plugged-in S10 a
mobile Qi charger pad. Samsung noted, though, that PowerShare won’t work when the phone is
below 30%.
Also invisible – this time around the front – is the fingerprint sensor. While a lot of Android
phones have used a rear-facing fingerprint sensor, Samsung stuck with the front-facing physical
sensor pad all the way up to the Galaxy S7. So the switch to the back felt foreign on Samsung
phones – but it’s come back to the front in the S10, this time tucked underneath the glass.
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This is an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, different from the optical sensors on the OnePlus 6T and
Huawei Mate 20 Pro, for example. Samsung uses Qualcomm-backed tech that’s said to be better,
and more secure, by making a 3D scan of your print, but we’ll have to test it out day-to-day. So
far, it’s unlocked the phone when we put our thumb on the lower-third of the device. More
literal impressions to come in our full review.
And here’s a welcomed classic that hasn’t changed since the first S phone a decade ago: the
3.5mm headphone jack. Samsung is one of the few phone makers that includes the standard
headphone jack in 2019 – and it’s doing it despite introducing the wireless Galaxy Buds.
Camera
Samsung wants you to take photos at any angle, so the Galaxy S10 has a triple-lens camera on
back with a 12MP regular lens, 12MP optically zoomed telephoto lens, and a brand new 16MP
ultra-wide lens.
We got to test the S10 camera via our S10 Plus review unit (they have the same cameras), and
got impressive results. Here's the gallery:
Image 1 of 14
Here's the same shot in Live Focus (Samsung's portrait mode). It properly blurs the background,
and you can change the background blur intensity even after the shot is taken. Samsung also
includes blur filters: artistic, spin, zoom and color point (which in this case made the background
black and white). They're actually really cool looking.
The Galaxy S10 camera takes excellent photos, even in mixed and low light conditions. It's not
too dark on our subject, US Mobile Editor David Lumb, and the bright moving flames are
captured with detail without being overexposed.
Shot suggestions helped us frame up the shot. This camera reticle can be helpful and you don't
have to snap the photo. The shutter just activates when you hover over the reticle 'Best Shot'
dot. But it's not always accurate. Sometimes it stuck the circle off-center in a group shot for no
apparent reason. Overall, it's a nice touch with some room for improvement.
In our ongoing Galaxy S10 camera review, we've noticed subjects up close with enough light
contain excellent detail. Rejoice food photo takers. The scene optimizer AI works well for food.
The 12MP camera gives us a lot of detail, and while vibrancy and saturation are cranked up a bit
compared to an iPhone, Samsung's camera no longer makes food look oversaturated and alien
looking. There was a time when Samsung's cameras would make hotdogs, for example, look fire
engine red by amping up contrast.
Testing the blur effect of the main camera (without switching to portrait mode) proved to give us
the depth effect we desired. Strong detail in the foreground, with rich bokeh in the background.
We tapped the background to get that in focus, and the bokeh gave our foreground some nice
blur. The detail in the background is crisp – like the fried chicken.
The Galaxy S10 camera sometimes looks better than real life. Its blues and orangey-reds here
really pop, while the white doesn't appear to be too warm to along with it (before you often
couldn't have one without the other). We still feel the Google Pixel 3 Night Sight mode does a
better job, but Samsung is very close. More comparisons to come.
Here's a well-lit location of two subjects. The photo avoids being too warm, striking fairly good
color and white balance.
Here's the same shot from the new ultra-wide camera. The hard part about such a wide camera
is that there's often needless excess in there. Cropping or using the regular lens is just fine. Not
every shot deserves this camera lens, but it creates a neat effect in the situations.
Here's another ultra-wide photo we took using the S10 camera. This is a more appropriate
picture demonstrating some of the elements you'd miss with the tighter regular lens.
The S10 is good at active tracking fast-moving subjects. Case in point, it was able to capture
these bright flames as they moved in the San Francisco wind. They're crisp, not blurry, and not
overexposed despite the camera also needing to capture the dark stones.
We still find the Samsung's camera to amp up vibrancy and saturation, also applying an
Instagram filter ahead of time. This works well for us, but comes down to taste. The iPhone XS
we use often has true-to-life colors, but next to the S10 or Google Pixel 3, they look rather drab.
We’re going to take a hard look at the camera, how it compared to the class-leading Pixel 3, and
determine how good the ultra-wide photos look. Samsung’s 123-degree field of view is rather
wide, which serves the purpose of not having to back up to get everything in a shot. But that
may result in an unnatural fisheye look. This ultra-wide camera also lacks OIS compared to the
other two lenses.
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On the front, we have a single 10MP camera with dual auto-focuses. If you upgrade to the S10
Plus, you’ll also get an 8MP camera meant for enhancing depth in portrait photos.
Scene optimizer gains 10 new categories, with Samsung’s camera AI now able to tell the
difference between a cat and dog to fine tune things like white balance. Shot Suggestions is a
new feature that uses the neural processor engine to nudge you to properly level your shots or
frame subjects better.
On the video side, the software has been upgraded to record in HDR10+ and offer Digital Video
Stabilization. Samsung says that this is meant to make all of your Ultra HD video as smooth as an
action cam. Shots fired, GoPro Hero7 Black.
Specs and battery life
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The Samsung Galaxy S10 gets proper under-the-hood upgrades, touting the new top-of-the-line
Snapdragon or Exynos chipsets, depending on which country you live in.
It's plenty fast. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset we benchmarked came back with a
record-breaking multi-score speed... for Android. The iPhone XS is still a bit faster, but Samsung
is very close at 11,002 to Apple's 11,481.
It also comes with 8GB of RAM – a serious upgrade over the 4GB of RAM in last year’s S9 – and
includes options for 128GB or 512GB of internal storage. There’s no 64GB version to worry about
here, and Samsung still supports expandable storage.
It contains a 3,400mAh battery, an upgrade over the 3,000mAh capacity of the S9. Because of
the bigger screen, officially, Samsung is still claiming all-day battery life if not a bit more.
Also onboard is next-gen Wi-Fi 6, which will support seamless transition between Wi-Fi routers
and is four times faster than 802.11ax. It should deliver a 20% speed boost, but you’ll need a
new router to really get any use out of this feature.
What you won’t get on this phone is the S10 Plus and Note 9-exclusive vapor chamber cooling. If
you’re a gamer, you may want to upgrade to the larger phone for more than just the bigger
screen.
Early verdict
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The Galaxy S10 is a deserved 10th anniversary phone for Samsung and its storied S series. Its
new display type lays out more pixels across less body, has a triple-lens camera so you can now
take ultra-wide photos, and contains a bigger battery surrounded by beefier specs.
You’ll like all of these features, while your friends will like the new Wireless PowerShare perk.
The S10 marks an anniversary, but it also marks something a bit different among smartphones. It
disrupts the sameness of smartphones just enough to become a tempting upgrade.
The price, however, may give you second thoughts. That’s where the Galaxy S10e plays an
important role.
Our Galaxy S10 hands-on review isn’t finished yet. This phone requires a lot more testing and
day-to-day use to determine if the three-eyed rear camera is the best in the world and the
‘punch-hole’ Infinity-O display is the style of screen we want to stare at in 2019.
Infinity-O Display
We've eliminated distractions for a cinematic viewing experience. By utilizing precise laser
cutting, the camera has been discreetly tucked away within the display without sacrificing photo
quality.
*Default resolution is Full HD+ and can be changed to Quad HD+ in Settings.
We moved the Fingerprint Scanner from the back to the front, creating a revolutionary, on-
screen sensor. Using ultrasonic pulses, it detects the 3D ridges and valleys of your fingerprint, so
only you can access your phone. It's secure and convenient — even allowing you to unlock, drag,
and hold to open the app you want.
*Galaxy S10, and S10+'s display has been awarded a certification for 100% Mobile Color Volume
with a contrast ratio of 2,000,000:1 by VDE Germany.
Eye comfort display engineered to adjust to the light for a better view.
A unique fluid composite in Dynamic AMOLED reduces harmful blue light by 42% without
changing the color of what's on-screen. Watch or play late into the night with less eye strain for a
better night's sleep.
Stand out with bold hues done differently. Reach for prismatic colors created by revolutionary
nano-laminated film. These innovative colors catch the light in way that's new and futuristic —
even radical magical.
Go for a glossy finish with vibrant, prismatic colors, encased by a polished metal frame for a style
that pops. Or check out the durable, sophisticated ceramic finish on Galaxy S10+. The display is
constructed with sturdy Gorilla Glass 6 to handle the rigors of everyday life.
*Ceramic version only available for Galaxy S10+ models with 8GB RAM with 512GB internal
storage.
*Gorilla Glass 6 only available on Galaxy S10 and S10+ front glass. The rear glass on Galaxy S10
and S10+ are made with Gorilla Glass 5.
Available in two sizes, each Galaxy S10 and S10+ is made to be as elegant to hold as it is to see —
thanks to a large cinematic display and comfortable, ergonomic grip.
*Weight of glass models only. Galaxy S10+ ceramic models (not shown) weigh 198g.
Our operating system got an intuitive overhaul, so you can focus on what really matters to you.
It’s been completely redesigned to let you view and use your phone in a way that feels second
nature.
Package
Galaxy S10
Prism White
Prism Black
Galaxy S10+
Prism White
Prism Black
Prism Green
N/A
Ceramic White*
Ceramic Black*
Screen size
Galaxy S10
6.1”
Galaxy S10+
6.4”
Display type
Galaxy S10
Edge
Galaxy S10+
Edge
Fingerprint Sensor
Galaxy S10
Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor (On-screen)
Galaxy S10+
Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor (On-screen)
Front Camera
Galaxy S10
Selfie Camera
Galaxy S10+
Selfie Camera RGB Depth Camera
Rear Camera
Galaxy S10
Telephoto Camera Wide-angle Camera Ultra Wide Camera
Galaxy S10+
Telephoto Camera Wide-angle Camera Ultra Wide Camera
Battery Capacity*
Galaxy S10
3400mAh (typical)
Galaxy S10+
4100mAh (typical)
Multi-Camera with Ultra Wide Camera revolutionizes the way you shoot.
It's a full kit of lenses in your pocket. There’s a Telephoto Camera for amazing zoom possibilities,
a Wide-angle Camera for everyday moments, and an Ultra Wide Camera for panoramic
landscapes.
Available on Galaxy S10+. 8MP RGB Depth Camera only available on Galaxy S10+.The Galaxy S10
has 3 rear cameras and 1 front camera.
Dual Aperture and Multi-frame Composition bring out the light in the dark.
You’re ready for photos day or night with Dual Aperture providing day to night light control —
adjusting and optimizing light before you tap the shutter. Plus, the powerful processor
automatically combines multiple frames of the same low-light moment into one beautiful shot.
*Dual Aperture supports F1.5 mode and F2.4 mode. Dual Aperture is installed on the rear Wide-
angle Camera.
*Image captured with Galaxy S10+. Feature also available on Galaxy S10.
*Image captured with Galaxy S10+. Feature also available on Galaxy S10.
With a view that is wider than the Wide-angle camera, the Ultra Wide Camera delivers a 123
degree field of vision.1 And with Ultra wide lens correction, your wide shots won't be distorted.
Shoot wider, taller panoramas — with greater perspective — using the Ultra Wide Camera. It
shoots a larger scene in a single frame, horizontally and vertically, so even if you move less it
captures more.
ar cameras
Front Camera transformed to enhance your selfies.
Experience a front camera that's packed with pioneering mobile innovations, including 4K UHD
recording, and dual cameras for artistic selfies with Live focus.
*Dual front camera only available on Galaxy S10+. Galaxy S10 has a single front camera.
Live focus
The new dual front camera lets you experiment with depth of field and artistic effects to change
the mood of your selfies.
*Image captured with Galaxy S10+. Feature also available on Galaxy S10 single front cameras
with varied results due to the difference in technology.
A Dual Pixel Sensor captures action shots with precision and clarity, for in-focus selfies that are
well-lit, even in low light.
*Image captured with Galaxy S10+. Feature also available on Galaxy S10.
4K UHD Video
Capture incredible 4K UHD videos with a front-facing camera for the first time on a Samsung
phone.
*Video captured with Galaxy S10+. Feature also available on Galaxy S10.
Galaxy S10, and S10+ record like a pro-level action camera utilizing the Ultra Wide Camera and
predictive software. Super steady gives you smooth videos, even when your journey is on the
adventurous side.2
Shoot incredible footage and play it back with the details you saw in person. With the rich color
and contrast of HDR10+ and Dynamic Tone Mapping, colors stay accurate in each scene.
The improved Scene Optimizer is an intelligent photo assistant that does the thinking for you,
recognizing 30 popular subjects. Local Tone Mapping automatically adjusts your camera settings
to the scene to help you capture the best shot available.4 Plus, Flaw Detection alerts you to
photo mishaps.5, 6
It's easier than ever to make your subjects stand out. Live focus uses advanced technology to
detect humans, letting you soften the background and adjust depth of field for beautifully
artistic shots. Then you can change the vibe with filters, even after you take the shot.
*Images captured with Galaxy S10+. Feature also available on Galaxy S10.
Pulling from the rules of photography utilized by professionals, advanced machine learning
guides you to an ideal photo composition based on the analysis of over 100 million high-quality
photos.
AR Emoji is more expressive than before. All it takes is a selfie to create an emoji that looks just
like you and follows your movements.7 Personalize your AR Emoji with an ever-expanding world
of clothing and accessories and take your messages to a new level with custom stickers.
Let everyone know it was shot #WithGalaxy. Watch the likes roll in with the easy sharing setup
on Galaxy S10 and S10+. Connect to your favorite social media networks directly from the
Camera app and share your photo and video masterpieces as soon as they're ready.
Samsung has made a tradition of releasing two flagship Galaxy S smartphones simultaneously
each year, but in 2019, we’re getting three: the Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, and S10E. (If you count the
S10 5G that’s coming out in a few months, it’s actually four.)
How are consumers supposed to make sense of the new lineup and find the option best for
them? The most important thing to know is that these phones are all very similar when it comes
to the fundamentals. Buying the $750 Galaxy S10E doesn’t mean you’re sacrificing any of the
crucial improvements and hardware upgrades. But there are perks to going all out and dropping
$1,000 on the S10 Plus.
What do the S10E, S10, and S10 Plus have in common?
All of the Galaxy S10 models also share at least two cameras:
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The S10E, S10, and S10 Plus can all record 4K video on both their rear and front-facing cameras,
they each have a “super steady” mode that dramatically stabilizes videos shot with the ultra
wide camera, and all three can capture 960 fps super slow-mo video. For stills, Samsung gives all
of them its Pro Assist AI-based scene recognition, which automatically adjusts camera settings
based on your subject. Like the Note 9 before it, the S10 will also tell you when it detects if a pic
you just took was blurry or if someone in the shot blinked.
Pick the Galaxy S10 if you want the flagship but don’t want to pay $1,000
There’s also the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor built into the display, which promises to be more
accurate than the optical in-screen fingerprint sensors we’ve seen from OnePlus and others. The
screen is smaller than the S10 Plus’, but it’s the same resolution and overall quality. The S10 also
has a significantly larger battery than last year’s S9, so combined with Android 9 Pie’s battery-
saving tricks, it should last a good bit longer.
Pick the Galaxy S10 Plus if you want the biggest screen and absolute best specs
The S10 Plus has a larger display, bigger battery, and it can be configured with more storage and
RAM than the regular S10. It also beats out the S10 5G on storage and memory. This is the
phone for the spec heads. You can buy it with up to 1TB of storage and 12GB of RAM, which
should future-proof the phone for years to come.
It’s available with a ceramic black or white back if you opt for the higher-end 512GB or 1TB
models, which isn’t offered on the standard S10. The S10 Plus also has an RGB depth camera on
the front that improves portrait shots and selfie effects. The S10 and S10E can do this through
software, but Samsung’s own camera page acknowledges that their “results are varied.”
The S10 Plus’ 4,100mAh battery is a higher capacity than the Note 9’s, which was already a great,
all-day phone. This is the only S10 that I’d really consider using Wireless PowerShare with since
it’s got enough juice to charge up a friend’s phone in a pinch without leaving you looking for a
charger yourself.
Pick the Galaxy S10E if you want the best value and more color options
As the most affordable phone in Samsung’s new lineup, the Galaxy S10E still offers a lot of
what’s best about the pricier devices. It has the same Snapdragon 855 processor as the standard
S10 and S10 Plus. The base model has slightly less RAM (6GB), but you can get 8GB if you choose
the model with 256GB of storage. Even if you don’t bother, 6GB should be enough for this
upgrade cycle.
Its 5.8-inch screen is the smallest of the bunch, and it drops the resolution down a bit, but that
also means it’s easier to manage in one hand. It has all the enhancements of Samsung’s latest-
generation “dynamic” OLED screen, like reduced blue light and an even wider HDR color palette.
The display is flat, unlike the curved S10 and S10 Plus. Apple went with a lower-res (but still high-
quality) LCD for the iPhone XR, but I think Samsung’s S10E might have bested the XR in this
category.
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With the S10E, you’re getting the same primary (wide), ultra wide, and selfie cameras as on the
S10. There’s no telephoto camera, however, so if you’re someone who finds yourself taking a ton
of portrait shots, this is something to consider. And the fingerprint sensor is a traditional
capacitive scanner integrated with the power button, so you lose out on the cool, all-new
ultrasonic technology the more premium S10s get.
The main downside of the S10E, though, is its 3,100mAh battery. Will that be enough juice to
carry this high-powered phone through an entire day? It’s more than the Galaxy S9 had last year,
but the S9 wasn’t known for great endurance on a charge.
Screen: 6.1-inch / 6.4-inch “Dynamic AMOLED” display, Quad HD+ resolution in a 19:9 aspect
ratio
Rear cameras: Wide angle 12-megapixel (77-degree), telephoto 12-megapixel (45-degree), and
ultra wide 16-megapixel (123-degree)
Selfie camera: 10 megapixels, 8-megapixel RGB depth camera (S10 Plus)
Dimensions: 70.4 x 149.9 x 7.8mm, 157 grams (S10) / 74.1 x 157.6 x 7.8mm, 175g (Ceramic:
198g) (S10 Plus)
Processor: Snapdragon 855 (in the US, Exynos in some regions)
Memory: 8GB or 12GB RAM
Storage: 128GB to 512GB (1TB on S10 Plus), expandable via microSD
Battery: 3,400mAh (S10) / 4,100mAh (S10 Plus)
OS: Android 9 Pie with Samsung One UI
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5, LTE Cat.20
Wireless charging, USB-C, headphone jack
PERFORMANCE
Galaxy S10 and S10+ learn your daily routine and usage patterns, powering down apps you don't
need. Also, Adaptive Power Saving Mode manages your battery life based on the prediction of
your day.1 And with up to a 4100mAh (typical) battery capacity on Galaxy S10+, you can spend
more time living and less time charging.2
Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 brings your phone back to life faster.
Thanks to the power of Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Galaxy S10, and S10+ wirelessly charge faster
than previous Galaxy phones when you use a Samsung Wireless Charger Duo Pad, and with the
charger's Turbo Cooling Fan, you won't have to worry about your phone overheating.4, 5
Advanced AP and RAM for next generation processing power.
Delete when you want to, not because you have to. Galaxy S10 and S10+ boast internal storage
of up to 512GB, and you can add another 512GB via microSD card for a revolutionary 1TB of
storage space.8
Galaxy S10 plus seen from the front with the Gallery interface shown on screen with 28 photos
shown. Behind the phone are more photos being shown and fading into the background to
represent being able to store a lot of photos.
Samsung 512GB microSD card
*MicroSD card sold separately. Availability may depend on country and manufacturer.
With dual SIM support, you can use two numbers and data plans on the Galaxy S10 and S10+.
When you don't need the second SIM, simply take it out of the hybrid SIM tray and put a
microSD card in its place for extra storage.
The upper half of Galaxy S10+ in landscape mode seen from the front with the hybrid SIM tray
ejected and two SIM cards in place.
*SIM card sold separately. Availability of dual SIM may depend on country or carrier.
Share faster and stay connected even in a crowd — the Intelligent Wi-Fi is faster with Wi-Fi 6 and
helps prevent Wi-Fi fraud.9 Out of Wi-Fi range? You can still hit incredible LTE speeds up to
2.0Gbps for less buffering.10
Galaxy S10+ laying on its back, seen at a slight angle from below, with a prismatic S10 logo
graphic onscreen.
Galaxy S10+ laying on its back, seen at a slight angle from below, with a prismatic Wi-Fi icon on
screen.
Galaxy S10+ laying on its back, seen at a slight angle from below, with a livestreamed concert
with comments overlaid on screen.
Wi-Fi 1.2Gbps Download 1.2Gbps Upload
LTE 2.0Gbps Download 150Mbps Upload
Immerse yourself in Dolby Atmos enhanced sound with stereo speakers tuned by AKG. Enjoy
three-dimensional audio with astounding clarity, rich symmetry, and louder volume that puts
you in the middle of your music and movies.11
Your phone is prevented from overheating and becoming sluggish with advanced hardware like
the vapor chamber cooling system, AI-based performance improvements, and a GPU optimized
to ensure smooth gameplay. Plus, the long-lasting battery means you can worry less about
power mid-game.12
*Vapor chamber cooling system only available on Galaxy S10+. Galaxy S10 has an advanced
heatpipe cooling system.
Worry less about your phone, regardless of the environment. Galaxy S10 and S10+ feature an
IP68 rating, the highest mobile device standard for water and dust resistance.13
Water and dust resistant to withstand the elements.
Worry less about your phone, regardless of the environment. Galaxy S10 and S10+ feature an
IP68 rating, the highest mobile device standard for water and dust resistance.13
Samsung Knox protects your privacy at every layer.
Built into the phone's hardware and software from the start, Samsung Knox protects your phone
from the minute it's turned on. Offering multi-layered security, it defends your most sensitive
information from malware and malicious threats.
Pick a method that works for you. Enhanced security via the Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner
allows you to access apps securely through Samsung Pass.14 You can also choose Face
recognition, a PIN, pattern, or password.
Up to 6 camera sensors
All the Galaxy S10 phones have at least two rear cameras and one front-facing camera, but the
more you spend, the more lenses you get. (See the chart below.)
Watch this: Getting to know the Galaxy S10 Plus camera and features
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12-megapixel wide-angle lens: This is the main rear lens. There's optical image stabilization
(OIS), and a 77-degree field of view (FOV). It's dual-aperture, which means it automatically lets in
more light for low-light shots. Apertures are f1.5 and f2.4.
12-megapixel telephoto lens: 2x optical zoom, OIS, 45-degree FOV, f2.4.
16-megapixel ultrawide-angle lens: Fixed focus, no OIS, 123-degree FOV (close to the human
eye), f2.2 aperture.
10-megapixel front-facing camera: f1.9 aperture.
8-megapixel front-facing camera for depth-sensing (f2.2) or a 3D front-facing camera (see
below).
3D rear camera: Time-of-flight sensor, aka ToF. For depth-sensing and AR, not security.
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Samsung Galaxy S10 FAQs. We all know Samsung Galaxy S10 offers a very pleasant design and
display, Brilliant camera sets with great image quality, 8GB RAM with 128GB and 512GB of
internal storage. It comes with Android 9.0 (Pie) operating System on this device which makes it
very favorable. It is surely a value for money device but it’s better to know all everything about
this device before you make a decision to purchase.
Samsung Galaxy S10 FAQs
Let’s go through with all Samsung Galaxy S10 FAQs – All frequently asked questions with all the
answers that you are looking for.
We will try to cover all Samsung Galaxy S10 FAQs as per different segments like Design, Display,
Camera, Battery, Performance and Miscellaneous questions
Design
Question : Does Samsung Galaxy S10 comes with Metal body design or plastic body?
Answer: The Samsung Galaxy S10 handset comes with Front glass and glass back design with
gorilla glass 6 protection which makes it look very attractive and elegant. Round curved edges
gives nice grip in hands which is very impressive.
Question: Does Samsung Galaxy S10 comes with on screen buttons or Capacitive buttons?
Answer: 157grams
Answer: The phone measures around 149.9 mm x 70.4 mm x 7.8 mm (height x width x thickness)
Answer: Yes there is an in-Display fingerprint sensor available on this device but we do also get
Face Recognition feature or Face Unlock on this device which makes it very favorable.
Question: Does Samsung Galaxy S10 carries Micro USB port or Type-C port?
Display
Answer: It comes with Dynamic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors panel
Question: Does Samsung Galaxy S10 comes with gorilla glass protection?
Answer: Yes, It does comes with Corning glass v6 at the front while we also get corning gorilla
glass v6 at the back which can save the device from minor wear and tear
Answer: The Sunlight legibility is good, no issues while using it under direct sunlight.
Answer: Yes Samsung Galaxy S10 does supports Full View Display. You will surely love to watch
movies and games on this device.
Battery
Question: Does Samsung Galaxy S10 supports fast charging or quick charging?
Answer: It can lasts up to 14-15 hours with very heavy usage, battery will easily survive for a day
use.
Question: How much time does it takes to charge the Samsung Galaxy S10 battery?
Question: Can we use any other charger to charge Samsung Galaxy S10?
Answer: Yes you can use other charger too but it’s always better to use original charger.
Answer: Yes, Wireless charging is supported on this device. We get Fast wireless charging 15W
besides this you will also get Power bank/Reverse wireless charging 9W
Camera
Question: What are the camera specifications of Samsung Galaxy S10 ?
Answer: Samsung Galaxy S10 packs with 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, Dual
Pixel PDAF, OIS + 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6″, 1.0µm, AF, OIS, 2x optical zoom + 16
MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide) and carries features Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection,
HDR, panorama. On the front side we get 10 MP, f/1.9, Dual Pixel PDAF sensor for delightful
selfie experience.
Question: Does the camera on Samsung Galaxy S10 supports OIS?
Answer: Yes, OIS is supported on Samsung Galaxy S10.
Question: Can Samsung Galaxy S10 record 4K videos?
Answer: Yes, Samsung Galaxy S10 can record 4K Videos
Answer: Yes it can record FHD+ Videos and It can record 720P videos
Answer: Yes, Samsung Galaxy S10 can record slow motion videos
Question: Can Samsung Galaxy S10 take images with Bokeh effect?
Answer: Yes Samsung Galaxy S10 can take images with bokeh effect
Question: Does Samsung Galaxy S10 supports Ultra Wide angle camera?
Answer: Yes, Samsung Galaxy S10 supports Ultra wide angle camera.
Performance
Question: What is the processor used in Samsung Galaxy S10?
Answer: Samsung Galaxy S10 is powered by Octa-core (2×2.7 GHz Mongoose M4 & 2×2.3 GHz
Cortex-A75 & 4×1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) processor which is nicely seated upon Exynos 9820 Octa (8
nm) chipset besides this we get Mali-G76 MP12 GPU for all graphic needs.
For USA/LATAM, China it does offers – Octa-core (1×2.8 GHz Kryo 485 & 3×2.4 GHz Kryo 485 &
4×1.7 GHz Kryo 485) processor which is nicely seated upon Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855
(7 nm) chipset besides this we get Adreno 640 GPU for all graphic needs.
Answer: Samsung Galaxy S10 comes with 128GB and 512GB of internal storage which can be
further expanded upto 512GB using extra micro SD card.
Answer: It comes with Android 9.0 (Pie) Operating System with One UI out of the box.
Answer: Samsung Galaxy S10 has a Face Unlock Sesnor, Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor,
Proximity sensor, Gyroscope Sensor, Accelerometer sensor, barometer and E Compass, heart rate
and SpO2.
Answer: We loved the sound quality its very much loud and clear.
Questions: Can Samsung Galaxy S10 run heavy games like PUBG, Asphalt 8 and Modern Combat
5?
Answer: Yes it can run graphic intensive games like PUBG, Modern Combat 5 and Asphalt you
will not face any lags or frame drops
Answer: Multitasking is good on Samsung Galaxy S10, Apps get launch in seconds.
Question: How is the call quality?
Answer: Call quality on Samsung Galaxy S10 is good.
Question: Does Samsung Galaxy S10 support one hand UI?
Answer: Yes
Miscellaneous Questions
Question: Does Samsung Galaxy S10 has Gyroscope sensor?
Answer: Yes it does have Gyroscope sensor
Question: Does Samsung Galaxy S10 comes with face Unlock feature?
Answer: Yes Samsung Galaxy S10 does comes with Face Unlock Feature.
Answer: No, Samsung Galaxy S10 does not supports in display fingerprint scanner.
Question: Does Samsung Galaxy S10 supports screen mirroring or Google Chromecast?
Question: Does Samsung Galaxy S10 comes with 3.5mm audio jack?
Answer: Yes, Samsung Galaxy S10 does supports 3.5mm audio jack
Question: Is Samsung Galaxy S10 Waterproof?
Answer: Yes, Samsung Galaxy S10 is waterproof. It comes with IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m
for 30 mins).
ANswer: Yes, Samsung Galaxy S10 is dust proof. It comes with IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m
for 30 mins)