Published , by Sam Chandler
Published , by Sam Chandler
In celebration of the ten year anniversary of Galaxy S mobiles, Samsung has revealed the Galaxy S10 series of premium smartphones. These mobile devices boast an impressive AMOLED display, peak performance, and brand new camera technology.
For those looking to take the plunge and get a new Samsung Galaxy S10, a bit of research will be required first. There are four units to choose from, each varying in price and specs, but each as ground-breaking as the last.
With four different models to choose from, consumers should have no trouble picking the phone that matches their needs.
The Galaxy S10 is the standard model on which all the others are based. This will likely be the main item consumers will want, as it’s not the smallest and cheapest but also not the bulkiest and most expensive. The Galaxy S10 has a 6.1-inch display, three cameras on the back, as well as a MicroSD slot. Prices for the Galaxy S10 start at $899.99 and will increase for extras and add-ons.
The Galaxy S10e is the smallest of the models on offer and the cheapest. It offers a 5.8-inch screen, dual cameras, as well as a couple of memory sizes to choose from. This is a great choice for those who want all the new features of the Galaxy S10, but don’t mind having some stats dialled back. Prices for the Galaxy S10e start at $749.99 and will increase for extras and add-ons.
The Galaxy S10+ is the second-biggest model of this new line of smartphones from Samsung. The screen measures in at 6.4-inches while the storage options range from 128GB to 1TB. This is an excellent option for those who want the biggest bang for their buck, but who otherwise don’t have a 5G network in their home state. Prices for the Galaxy S10+ start at $999.99 and will increase for extras and add-ons.
The Galaxy S10 5G will only be available through Verizon Wireless for the first half of 2019, at which point other providers will no doubt be able to sell it. The benefit of the Galaxy S10 5G is, unsurprisingly, its 5G capabilities. However, it does boast the largest screen of the line-up, four cameras on its back, and some improved charging functions. One point to note is that, unlike the other models, this one does not include a MicroSD slot.
| Galaxy S10e | Galaxy S10 | Galaxy S10+ | Galaxy S10 5G | |
| Display | 5.8-inch, Full HD+ Flat Dynamic AMOLED, 19:9 (438ppi) | 6.1-inch Quad HD+ Curved Dynamic AMOLED, 19:9 (550ppi) *Default resolution is Full HD+ and can be changed to Quad HD+ (WQHD+) in Settings. |
6.4-inch Quad HD+ Curved Dynamic AMOLED, 19:9 (522ppi) | 6.7-inch Quad HD+ Curved Dynamic AMOLED, 19:9 (505ppi) |
| Camera |
Rear: Dual Camera with OIS Wide-angle: 12MP Dual Pixel AF, F1.5/F2.4, OIS (77°) Ultra Wide: 16MP FF, F2.2 (123°) 0.5X optical zoom, up to 8X digital zoom Front: |
Rear: Triple Camera with Dual OIS Telephoto: 12MP PDAF, F2.4, OIS (45°) Wide-angle: 12MP Dual Pixel AF, F1.5/F2.4, OIS (77°) Ultra Wide: 16MP FF, F2.2 (123°) 0.5X/2X optical zoom, up to 10X digital zoom Front: |
Rear: Triple Camera with Dual OIS Telephoto: 12MP PDAF, F2.4, OIS (45°) Wide-angle: 12MP Dual Pixel AF, F1.5/F2.4, OIS (77°) Ultra Wide: 16MP FF, F2.2 (123°) 0.5X/2X optical zoom, up to 10X digital zoom Front: Dual Camera |
Rear: Quadruple Camera with Dual OIS Telephoto: 12MP PDAF, F2.4, OIS (45°) Wide-angle: 12MP Dual Pixel AF, F1.5/F2.4, OIS (77°) Ultra Wide: 16MP FF, F2.2 (123°) 0.5X/2X optical zoom, up to 10X digital zoom 3D Depth: hQVGA Front: |
| Body | 69.9 x 142.2 x 7.9mm, 150g | 70.4 x 149.9 x 7.8mm, 157g | 74.1 x 157.6 x 7.8mm, 175g (Ceramic: 198g) | 77.1 x 162.6 x 7.94mm, 198g |
| AP |
7nm 64-bit Octa-core processor (Max. 2.8 GHz + 2.4 GHz + 1.7 GHz) 8nm 64-bit Octa-core processor (Max. 2.7 GHz + 2.3 GHz + 1.9 GHz) |
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| Memory |
6GB/8GB RAM (LPDDR4X), 128GB/256GB + MicroSD slot (up to 512GB) |
8GB RAM (LPDDR4X), 128GB/512GB + MicroSD slot (up to 512GB |
8GB/12GB RAM (LPDDR4X), 128GB/512GB/1TB + MicroSD slot (up to 512GB) |
8GB + (No MicroSD) |
| SIM Card |
Single: one Nano SIM and one MicroSD slot (up to 512GB) Dual(Hybrid): one Nano SIM and one Nano SIM or one MicroSD slot (up to 512GB) |
1 SIM |
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| Battery |
3,100mAh (typical) |
3,400mAh (typical) | 4,100mAh (typical) |
4,500mAh (typical) |
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Fast Charging compatible on wired and wireless Improved wireless charging speeds with Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 Wireless PowerShare |
Super Fast Charging compatible on wired with QC2.0, AFC and PD3.0 Fast Charging compatible on wireless Improved wireless charging speeds with Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 Wireless PowerShare |
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| OS |
Android 9.0 (Pie) |
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| Network |
Enhanced 4x4 MIMO, Up to 7CA, LAA, LTE Cat.20 2.0Gbps download, 150Mbps Upload |
Enhanced 4x4 MIMO, Up to 7CA, LAA, LTE Cat.20 2.0Gbps download, 150Mbps Upload + None Standalone (NSA), Sub6 / mmWave (28G, 39G) |
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| Connectivity |
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4/5GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO, 1024QAM 1.2Gbps Download / 1.2Gbps Upload |
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| Payment |
NFC, MST |
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| Sensors |
Accelerometer, Barometer, Capacitive Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Light Sensor |
Accelerometer, Barometer, Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Heart Rate Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Light Sensor | ||
| Authenticator |
Lock Type: Swipe, Pattern, PIN, Password |
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| Audio |
Stereo speakers and earphones: Sound by AKG Surround sound with Dolby Atmos technology (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus included) Audio Playback Format: MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DSF, DFF, APE |
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| Video |
MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
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Table source: Samsung.com
Consumers will be able to begin preordering their Galaxy S10s on February 21 at 12:01 AM EST. To sweeten the deal, anyone who preoders their new smartphone between February 21 and March 7 will receive a set of Galaxy Buds for free, a $129.99 product. Go to the Samsung Galaxy S10 website to reserve your phone. For the latest news on Samsung and all that's happening in the tech world, keep it locked to Shacknews.