News: Everything You Need to Know About the Galaxy S10 & S10+
The Galaxy S10 has finally been revealed to the masses, and it certainly doesn't disappoint. As the flagship to herald the tenth anniversary of the venerable Galaxy S line, the S10 has kept popular and familiar design elements like the immersive Infinity Display while employing new features like more advanced cameras to set a new standard for other OEMs to follow.Many of the rumors regarding Samsing's flagships that we've collected throughout the year have come to fruition, while others like an in-display fingerprint sensor on the S10e have turned out to be false. That said, the Galaxy S10 line of flagship phones has an impressive spec sheet that truly makes them worthy of bearing the Galaxy S name.Jump to a section: Standout Features | Dates | Storage | Price | Body | Basics | Software | Skin | Display | Performance | Battery | Front Camera | Rear Camera | Audio | Media Formats | Sensors | Connectivity | Security | Box Includes
Standout FeaturesAll the Galaxy S10 and S10+ employ the most advanced hardware and software to date. Among the most noteworthy features are the introduction of in-display fingerprint sensors, along with ever larger batteries. In addition, the new flagships have bucked the trend once again, thanks to the rebranded Infinity-O display that's gotten around the notch problem through the use of a screen cutout for the front camera(s). Image by MKHBD/YouTube
Important DatesThe Galaxy S10 and S10+ were formally announced on February 20, 2019 during the Samsung UNPACKED event held in San Francisco.Release date: March 8, 2019 Preorder date: February 21, 2019 Announced: February 20, 2019
VariantsSimilar to Apple's 2018 line of iPhones, Samsung introduced three distinct S10 variants, essentially to ensure that it meets the needs of almost anyone interested in purchasing the flagship, regardless of budget and individual needs. These models are as follows:Entry level: S10e Mid-tier: S10 High-end: S10+
Storage CapacityAll The S10 variants come in numerous storage capacities, with 128 GB as the base for all three modes. From there, 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB, along with varying RAM capacities. All the variants support UFS 2.1, which uses 2 lanes for writing and reading data.Storage available: 128 GB/ 512 GB (S10) 128 GB/512 GB/1 TB (S10+) Expandable storage: microSD up to 512 GB
Price for EverythingAs expected, Samsung's flagship phones can potentially put a sizable dent in your wallet, depending on the model you'd like to get. The S10 will start at $899.99, while the S10+ will set you back at least $999.99. Here are the prices:S10: $899.99 (128 GB), 1149.99 (512 GB) S10+: $999.99 (128 GB), $1249.99 (512 GB), $1599.99 (1 TB)
BodyThe S10 and S10+ utilize premium materials all around, and feature an aluminum frame with the latest Gorilla Glass 6 for their displays and rear panels. In addition, the S10+ will come in a more premium version that features a sturdier ceramic rear panel for added durability and aesthetics.Frame: aluminum, Gorilla Glass 6, ceramic (S10+) Finish: Prism White, Prism Black, Prism Green, Prism Blue, Canary Yellow, Flamingo Pink, Ceramic White and Ceramic Black
BasicsThe three S10 models vary in size and thickness, with the S10e coming in as the smallest, the S10+ being the largest, and the standard S10 squarely falling in the middle of the two. All the variants feature an "Ingress Protection" rating of 6 for debris, making them totally dust-proof, and 8 for liquids, which translates to water resistance of up to one and a half meters deep for up to 30 minutes.All the S10 variants will be stocked by the four major US carriers upon their release, with smaller companies like US Cellular, and even tinier MVNOs such as Boost, Cricket, and MetroPCS to follow. Major retailers like Walmart and Best Buy will also stock the flagships once they're available for sale.Height: 5.9 inches (S10), 6.2 inches (S10+) Width: 2.77 inches (S10), 2.92 inches (S10+) Depth: 0.31 inches (S10, S10+) Weight: 5.6 ounces (S10), 6.2 ounces (S10+) Dust/water resistance: IP68 Supported carriers: T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Wireless Infrared blaster: no
SoftwareAll the S10 variants have the latest latest version of Android, 9.0 Pie pre-installed. This should come as no surprise to anyone, considering that Samsung announced its One UI skin last year. Android 9.0 Pie is a pretty big update, with gesture control navigation and new security improvements.Version: Android 9.0 Pie
SkinThe S10 is running One UI on top of Android 9.0 Pie. There are tons of enhancements that Samsung has done throughout the skin to improve performance and ensure fast performance and smoother overall experience. Some of these changes include a more user-friendly layout courtesy of relocated controls as found within the Messages app and the ability to quickly switch between light and dark themes.Version: One UI
DisplayThanks to the notch-less Infinity-O Display, this year's crop of Galaxy flagships are once again pushing the thresholds for display size, and have increased to 6.1 and 6.3 inches for the S10 and S10+, respectively with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 for both. The flagships now feature Dynamic AMOLED that support HDR10+, Dynamic tone mapping for more vivid details, and give out 42% less blue light.Screen size: 6.1 inches (S10), 6.3 inches (S10+) Screen resolution: 3040 x 1440 Total pixels: 2,462,400 pixels Pixel density: 550 ppi (S10), 522 (S10+) Screen type: Dynamic AMOLED Notch: no Screen-to-body ratio: 88.3% (S10), 87.5% (S10+) Aspect ratio: 19:9 Minimum brightness: currently unknown Maximum brightness: over 600 nits Refresh rate: 60 Hz (60 Hz for touch-sensing) Color temp: N/A Color gamut: 100% sRGB
PerformanceAs Samsung's answer to the iPhone, the S10 comes with one of the most powerful processors out, namely the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, the SoC of choice for 2019 flagship Android phones, at least stateside. RAM size varies on the S10 depending on model and internal storage capacities, ranging from 6 GB to an impressive 12 GB, though the latter is only available on the S10+.Memory: 6 GB, 8 GB, or 12 GB of RAM Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Die size: 7 nm CPU frequency: 2.8 GHz (Gold) + 2.4 GHz (Gold) + 1.7GHz (Silver) CPU cores: 8 ( 4 Gold + 4 Silver) GPU: Adreno 640 GPU cores: 4 RAM/storage configurations: 6/128 GB, 8/512 GB (S10), 6/128 GB, 8/512 GB, 12 GB/1 TB (S10+)
BatteryWhen it comes to battery size, the S10+ is guaranteed to get all the attention thanks to its impressive 4,100 mAh capacity. That aside, its smaller siblings are still quite impressive in their own right, and have 3,100 mAh and 3,400 mAh for the S10e and S10, respectively. Another great feature that's sure to garner attention is its Wireless PowerShare feature that lets you charge wireless accessories like the Galaxy Buds by placing them on the back of your device.Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion Capacity: 3400 mAh (S10), 4100 mAh (S10+) Wired charging: yes, Fast Charge (20 W) Wireless charging: yes Reverse wireless charging: yes Image by GregglesTV/YouTube
Front CameraThe Galaxy S10 is definitely no slouch on the front camera department, and employs a different approach to design to eliminate the notch that's become standard with almost all smartphone designs. The S10+, in particular, has a dual lens setup consisting of a 10 MP Selfie Camera and 8 MP RGB Depth Camera for its front-facing shooter.Resolution: 10 MP (S10), 10 MP + 8 MP (S10+) Aperture: Æ’/1.9 (S10), Æ’/1.9 + Æ’/2.2 (S10+) Zoom: no Flash: no, screen flash Image stabilization: yes, electronic image stabilization RAW support: no Object detection: yes (face) Formats: currently unknown Image by MKHBD/YouTube
Rear CameraThe S10 and S10+ are almost guaranteed to hog all the spotlight camera-wise thanks to their triple-lens camera system which consist of a pair of 12 MP (telephoto and wide-angle) lenses, along with a 16 MP ultra-wide angle lens. The latter is especially nifty as it gives you the a ability to capture images in 120 degree field of view. Besides that, the new cameras also feature a Neural processing unit that automatically detects up to 30 different scenes, detects optimal angles, and level detection.Resolution: 12 + 12 + 16 MP (S10, S10+) Sensor size: 1/3.6 inch (telephoto), 1/2.55 inch (wide-angle) Aperture: Æ’/1.5 + Æ’/2.2 (S10E), Æ’/2.4 + Æ’/1.7 + Æ’/2.2 (S10, S10+) Zoom: 2x optical, 10x digital Flash: yes Image stabilization: yes, optical and electrical RAW support: yes Lens cover: not specified Object detection: yes (faces, scenes, flaws) Formats: JPEG, PNG As for video capabilities, the S10 features myriad options for you to play with. Its cameras are able to shoot videos in HDR10+ with enhanced color optimization and feature super steady filming, while fun features like Super Slow-mo have been preserved.Resolution: 720p, 1080p, and 4K Max frame rate: 720p HD at 960 fps, 1080p HD at 240 fps, and 4K at 60 fps Slow motion: yes (Super Slow-mo support up to 1080p HD) Time-lapse: yes Zoom: currently unknown Flash access: yes Image stabilization: yes (digital) Object detection: yes (faces, scenes, flaws) Autofocus: yes Audio: mono, stereo Formats: MP4 Image by MKBHD/YouTube
AudioIn the audio department, not much is new when compared to last year's Galaxy S9 — but that's a good thing, as all three 2019 Galaxy S10 models include a 3.5 mm headphone jack, in addition to beloved features like Dolby Atmos support and AKG sound.3.5 mm headphone jack: yes Stereo speakers: yes Additional Mics: noise cancellation Max speaker volume: currently unknown
Media FormatsThe Galaxy S10 series of flagships support the same list of file types supported by the Android OS.Audio: MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY Video: MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265(HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM
SensorsThe S10 and S10+ have the usual array of sensors like proximity sensors and gyroscopes. In addition, the flagships will also come equipped with various health-related sensors like a heart rate monitor and pedometer to compliment apps like S Health.Accelerometer: yes Ambient light: yes Barometer: no Color temperature: no Compass: yes Gravity: no Gyroscope: yes Hall: yes Heart Rate: yes Infrared: no Laser: no Pedometer: yes Proximity: yes GPS is an essential component for modern day smartphones. Obviously, all the S10 variants will have this functionality present for apps and services that rely on location tagging to work fully. There aren't any additional components to improve quality.GPS: yes aGPS: no Glonass: yes BeiDou: yes Galileo: yes QZSS: no
ConnectivityAll the S10 models utilize all the usual connectivity technology, such as Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax for up to 20% faster connectivity, and Bluetooth 5.Wi-Fi version: 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), enhanced 4×4 MIMO Bluetooth version: 5 NFC: yes Cellular: nano SIM Port: USB Type-C All the S10 variants will include the LTE Band 13, which is exclusively used by Verizon Wireless, with the remaining LTE Bands being shared between AT&T and T-Mobile. Recently, Verizon has been accepting LTE-only phones, such as the Asus ZenFone V, that don't have CDMA radios. And with VoLTE and RCS Messaging, both calls and texts are possible.FDD LTE: Band 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/ 19/20/25/26/28/29/30/32/66/71 TDD LTE: Band 34/38/39/40/41/46 TD-SCDMA: Band 34/39 UMTS(WCDMA): Band 1/2/4/5/8/9/19 CDMA: BC0/BC1 GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
SecurityThe S10 and S10+ are the first Galaxy flagships to incorporate in-display fingerprint scanners. Unfortunately, this tech doesn't extend to the budget-friendly S10e, which utilizes are more traditional sensor that also doubles as its power button, and it's mounted on the side for easier reachability.Fingerprint scanner: side mounted (S10E), in-display (S10, S10+) Face scanner: yes (using the front camera) Iris scanner: no Manual authentication: Password, PIN, passcode, pattern, swipe
Box IncludesThe S10 will come with the usual goodiesSamsung Galaxy S10 (or S10+) Samsung USB Type-C Cable Samsung Power Adapter 3.5 mm Earbuds SIM Tray Ejector Welcome Letter Quick Start Guide Safety InformationDon't Miss: Everything You Need to Know About the Galaxy S10eFollow Gadget Hacks on Pinterest, Reddit, Twitter, YouTube, and Flipboard Sign up for Gadget Hacks' daily newsletter or weekly Android and iOS updates Follow WonderHowTo on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Flipboard
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