Samsung Galaxy S10

Network:

• Technology: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE

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: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
• SIM: Nano-SIM
• Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)
• IP68 dust/water resistant (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), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1
• Chipset: Exynos 9820 (8 nm) – EMEA/LATAM
• Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) – USA/China
• CPU: Octa-core (2×2.73 GHz Mongoose M4 & 2×2.31 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4×1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) – EMEA/LATAM
• Octa-core (1×2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3×2.41 GHz Kryo 485 & 4×1.78 GHz Kryo 485) – USA/China
• GPU: Mali-G76 MP12 – EMEA/LATAM
• Adreno 640 – USA/China

Memory:

• Card slot: microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) – up to 1 TB
• Internal: 128GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
• UFS 2.1

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), 1/3.1″, 1.0µm, Super Steady video
• Features: LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
• Video: 4K@60fps (no EIS), 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS

Selfie Camera:

• Single: 10 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3″, 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF
• Features: Dual video call, Auto-HDR
• Video: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps

Sound:

• Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers
• 3.5mm jack: Yes
• 32-bit/384kHz audio
• Tuned by AKG

Comms:

• WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, 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 (Snapdragon model only; market/operator dependent)
• USB: USB Type-C 3.1

Features:

• Sensors: Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2

Battery:

• Type: Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable
• Charging: Fast charging 15W
• USB Power Delivery 2.0
• Fast Qi/PMA wireless charging 15W
• Power bank/Reverse wireless charging 9W

Miscellaneous:

• Colors: Prism White, Prism Black, Prism Green, Prism Blue, Canary Yellow, Flamingo Pink, Ceramic Black, Ceramic White
• Models: SM-G973F, SM-G973U, SM-G973W, SM-G973U1, SM-G9730, SM-G973N, SC-03L
• SAR: 0.93 W/kg (head) 0.76 W/kg (body)
• SAR EU: 0.49 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body)

Pros:

1. Impressive Display: The Galaxy S10 features a stunning Dynamic AMOLED display with vibrant colors, deep blacks, and HDR10+ support, providing an immersive viewing experience.
2. Powerful Performance: Equipped with either the Exynos 9820 or Snapdragon 855 chipset (depending on the region), the S10 delivers smooth performance and efficient multitasking capabilities.
3. Versatile Camera System: The triple-camera setup on the rear offers versatility with standard, telephoto, and ultra-wide lenses, allowing users to capture a wide range of scenes and perspectives. Additionally, the camera performance is generally excellent in various lighting conditions.
4. Sleek Design: The Galaxy S10 features a premium glass and aluminum build, giving it a sleek and modern appearance. The slim profile and curved edges make it comfortable to hold.
5. Ample Storage Options: With storage options up to 512GB and support for expandable storage via microSD card, users have plenty of space for apps, media, and files.
6. Water and Dust Resistance: The S10 is IP68 certified, making it resistant to water and dust ingress, providing peace of mind against accidental spills or exposure to elements.
7. Wireless Charging and Power Sharing: The device supports fast wireless charging and features Wireless PowerShare, allowing it to wirelessly charge other Qi-enabled devices, such as compatible smartphones or accessories.
8. Feature-Rich Software: Samsung’s One UI offers a plethora of features and customization options, enhancing user experience and productivity.

Cons:

1. High Price: The Galaxy S10 is positioned as a premium flagship device, which may make it inaccessible to budget-conscious consumers.
2. Battery Life: While the 3400mAh battery is decent, heavy users may find themselves needing to recharge the device before the day ends, especially with intensive usage.
3. In-Screen Fingerprint Scanner: While innovative, the ultrasonic fingerprint scanner embedded under the display may not be as fast or accurate as traditional capacitive fingerprint sensors.
4. Software Updates: Although Samsung provides regular software updates, the frequency and duration of updates may vary depending on the region and carrier, potentially leaving users with older software versions after some time.
5. Slippery Build: The glass back design, while visually appealing, can be prone to fingerprints and smudges, and the device may feel slippery in hand without a case.
6. Bloatware: Samsung devices often come with pre-installed apps and services, some of which may not be essential and could take up storage space or system resources.
7. No 3.5mm Headphone Jack: Like many modern flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S10 does not include a headphone jack, requiring users to use wireless headphones or USB-C adapters for wired audio connectivity.
8. Limited Software Support: While the Galaxy S10 launched with Android 9.0 Pie and received updates to Android 11, its software support lifespan may be shorter compared to some other flagship devices.