Samsung Galaxy S10

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Not to be confused with Samsung Galaxy Tab S10.

{{Infobox mobile phone |name = Samsung Galaxy S10
Samsung Galaxy S10e
Samsung Galaxy S10+
Samsung Galaxy S10 5G
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite |codename = Beyond0 (S10e)
Beyond1 (S10)
Beyond2 (S10+)
BeyondX (S10 5G) |logo = File:Samsung Galaxy S10 logo.svg |image = File:Samsung S10 Phone.png |alt = Samsung Galaxy S10+ |caption = Samsung Galaxy S10 alongside Samsung Galaxy S10+ |brand = Samsung |slogan = Innovation Perfected
Radical, Magical (design) |manufacturer = Samsung Electronics |series = Galaxy S |networks = 2G, 3G, 4G LTE
S10 5G: 5G NR

|modelnumber =

• Global versions:
• SM-G973x (S10)
• SM-G970x (S10e)
• SM-G975x (S10+)
• SM-G977x (S10 5G)
• SM-G770x (S10 Lite)
• (Final letter varies by carrier and region)
• Japanese variants:
• SCV41 (au, S10)
• SC-03L (NTT Docomo, S10)
• SM-G973C (Rakuten Mobile, S10)
• SCV42 (au, S10+)
• SC-04L (NTT Docomo, S10+)
• SC-05L (NTT Docomo, S10+ Olympic Games Edition)

|released = S10, S10e, S10+, and S10 5G: March 8, 2019 (2019-03-08)
S10 Lite: January 3, 2020 (2020-01-03) |available = 20 February 2019 in South Korea
6 March 2019 in the United States and Australia
8 March 2019 worldwide |discontinued = March 6, 2020 (2020-03-06) |unitssold = |predecessor = Samsung Galaxy S9
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (for Galaxy S10 Lite)
Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo (for Galaxy S10e or Galaxy S10 Lite) |successor = Samsung Galaxy S20
S20 (direct successor to S10/indirect for S10 5G)
S20+ (direct successor to S10+/indirect for S10 5G)
S20 Ultra (direct successor to S10 5G)
S20 FE (for S10e or S10 Lite) |related = Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Samsung Galaxy Fold |type = S10 and S10e: Smartphone
S10+, S10 5G, and S10 Lite: Phablet |form = Slate

|size =

• S10: 149.9 × 70.4 × 7.8 mm (5.90 × 2.77 × 0.31 in)
• S10e: 142.2 × 69.9 × 7.9 mm (5.60 × 2.75 × 0.31 in)
• S10+: 157.6 × 74.1 × 7.8 mm (6.20 × 2.92 × 0.31 in)
• S10 5G: 162.6 × 77.1 × 7.9 mm (6.40 × 3.04 × 0.31 in)
• S10 Lite: 162.5 × 75.6 × 8.1 mm (6.40 × 2.98 × 0.32 in)

|weight =

• S10: 157 grams (5.5 oz)
• S10e: 150 grams (5.3 oz)
• S10+: 175 grams (6.2 oz), 198 grams (7.0 oz) for ceramic edition
• S10 5G: 198 grams (7.0 oz)
• S10 Lite: 186 grams (6.6 oz)

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Display

The S10 series consists of five variants, each with distinct hardware features. The primary S10 and S10+ models are equipped with 6.1-inch and 6.4-inch 1440p "Dynamic AMOLED" screens, respectively, both supporting HDR10+ and incorporating "dynamic tone mapping" technology. These displays curve gently along the horizontal edges of the phones. Departing from earlier Samsung designs, the front cameras are housed in a circular cut-out positioned near the upper-right corner of the screen. Both versions utilize an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor. This technology offers superior performance compared to the optical in-screen fingerprint scanners found on some recent devices; however, it is incompatible with certain screen protectors. Consequently, both the S10 and S10+ come with a plastic screen protector already applied at the factory.

Chipsets

For international markets, the S10 models are powered by the Exynos 9820 system-on-chip, whereas units sold in the United States, Canada, and China feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. Storage options include 128 GB or 512 GB of internal memory paired with 8 GB of RAM, while the S10+ additionally offers a 1-terabyte configuration accompanied by 12 GB of RAM. Battery capacities differ between models: the standard S10 houses a 3400 mAh battery, and the S10+ contains a 4100 mAh battery. Both support Qi wireless charging and possess reverse wireless charging capabilities, enabling them to power other Qi-enabled devices directly from their own batteries.

Cameras

The Galaxy S10 is equipped with a triple-lens rear camera array, maintaining the dual-aperture 12-megapixel main sensor and 12-megapixel telephoto lens from the Galaxy S9+. This setup now incorporates a camera module first seen on the Note 9 and adds a 16-megapixel ultra-wide lens. On the front, the S10+ includes an additional RGB depth sensor alongside the main selfie camera, which Samsung claims enhances photo effect precision and augmented reality filter performance. Both front and rear cameras are capable of recording 4K video and support HDR10+. The camera application introduces features such as "Shot Suggestion" to guide users, "Artistic Live Filters," and direct sharing options for Instagram posts and stories. Design-wise, the S10+ incorporates a dual hole-punch cutout for its front cameras, whereas the S10 uses a single hole-punch. Cooling solutions vary across models: the Galaxy S10e and S10 utilize an "advanced heat-pipe" system, while the higher-end S10+ adopts a vapor chamber cooling mechanism.

When operating in manual mode, users can extend exposure times up to ten seconds.

Models

In addition to the flagship S10 and S10+, Samsung introduced two further variants. The S10e offers a more compact form factor with a flat 5.8-inch 1080p display devoid of curved edges. Its fingerprint scanner is integrated into the power button on the device's right side rather than embedded beneath the screen. The S10e omits the 12-megapixel telephoto lens found on the standard S10 but retains the dual-aperture 12-megapixel primary sensor alongside the 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera. This model is paired with a smaller battery capacity.

Samsung also released a larger premium model called the S10 5G, designed to support 5G connectivity. It features a 6.7-inch display, storage options of either 256 or 512 GB without expansion capability, and additional 3D time-of-flight camera sensors on both front and rear sides. The battery is non-removable with a capacity of 4,500 mAh. At launch in 2019, this version was initially exclusive to Verizon Wireless, before becoming available through other carriers shortly afterward.

Charging capabilities differ across models: the S10 Lite supports up to 45 Watts, the S10 5G up to 25 Watts, and the S10e up to 15 Watts. Notably, the first two represent Samsung's fastest charging rates since the 2014 Galaxy Note 4 and 2015 Galaxy S6 releases.

Except for the S10 Lite, all devices in the S10 lineup are the final Galaxy S series phones to include a 3.5 mm headphone jack; subsequent models like the S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra discontinued this feature.

In January 2020, Samsung launched the S10 Lite as a midrange alternative within the series. It shares camera specifications with the primary model and offers 128 GB of expandable storage alongside a 6.7-inch 1080p display framed in aluminum. Equipped with a 4,500 mAh battery, this variant omits both wireless charging and the traditional 3.5 mm headphone jack found on earlier S10 models but includes support for 25-watt Super Fast Charging technology introduced with the Galaxy Note 10. Unlike its flagship counterparts, the S10 Lite is powered exclusively by the Snapdragon 855 chipset.

Colors

The Galaxy S10e, S10, and S10+ models come in a variety of shades including Prism White, Prism Black, Prism Green, Prism Blue, Prism Silver, Cardinal Red, Flamingo Pink, and Smoke Blue. Additionally, the Galaxy S10e is offered in Canary Yellow. For the Galaxy S10 5G, the available colors are Crown Silver, Majestic Black, and Royal Gold. Both the Galaxy S10+ and the Galaxy S10+ Performance Edition provide two exclusive ceramic color options: Ceramic Black and Ceramic White. Notably, the ceramic versions within the Performance Edition feature 12 GB of RAM alongside 1 TB of built-in storage.

Software

The Galaxy S10 lineup was launched running Android 9.0 "Pie". These devices were the first Samsung smartphones to introduce a significant redesign of Samsung's Android interface called One UI. A key aspect of One UI is the deliberate repositioning of essential user interface components within native applications to enhance ease of use on larger displays. Many apps incorporate prominent headers that shift content beginnings toward the screen’s center, while navigation elements and interactive prompts are frequently placed near the bottom edge of the display.

Samsung rolled out the Android 10 update for the Galaxy S10 series on 28 November 2019, which included an upgrade to One UI version 2.0.

On 18 August 2020, Samsung announced that all models in the S10 series would receive support for three major Android OS updates along with four years of security patches.

A subsequent official statement from Samsung on 2 December 2020 confirmed that every S10 variant would be upgraded to Android 11 accompanied by One UI 3.0.

In January 2022, the Galaxy S10 series was updated to Android 12 featuring One UI 4; this release represented the final major OS upgrade for the series. The lifecycle for the Galaxy S10 series concluded in April 2023 following the March 2023 security update.

Meanwhile, in January 2023, the Galaxy S10 Lite received its last significant OS update with Android 13 and One UI 5 before reaching end-of-life status in March 2024.

Release

At launch, the Galaxy S10e was priced starting at $749/£669, the S10 began at $899/£799, and the S10+ was introduced at $999/£899. The S10 5G debuted with a higher price tag of $1299/£1099.

Known issues

A security vulnerability was discovered in the fingerprint scanner, which permitted unauthorized access when using certain silicone screen protectors; this issue also impacted the Note 10 model. Samsung addressed this flaw by releasing a software update on 23 October 2019. Additionally, some users experienced software glitches on the Galaxy S10 Plus and Note 10 Plus where navigation buttons overlapped with recent apps shortcuts; Samsung resolved this problem in a subsequent update.

Reception

Dan Seifert of The Verge awarded the S10 an 8.5 out of 10 rating, commending its impressive display quality, robust performance, long-lasting battery, adaptable camera setup, and retention of the headphone jack. However, he pointed out that the new under-display fingerprint sensor was slower and less reliable, and that low-light camera capabilities were inferior to those of the Google Pixel 3.

Andrei Frumusanu from AnandTech highlighted that the Exynos 9820 chipset showed a marked improvement over its predecessor, the Exynos 9810, but still lagged behind the Snapdragon 855 in overall performance. While the Exynos chip was less power-efficient than the Snapdragon, it slightly outperformed it by 0.33 hours in web browsing tests; conversely, it underperformed by 0.55 hours during PCMark battery assessments compared to Snapdragon variants.

Tech reviewer Marques Brownlee praised the One UI interface on the S10 for enhancing one-handed operation and regarded the S10+ as one of the few smartphones costing around $1000 that justified its price.

Jeffrey Van Camp from Wired gave the S10 a score of 9 out of 10, appreciating its edge-to-edge display design, innovative features such as ultrasonic fingerprint scanning, wireless charging with reverse power sharing, and inclusion of a headphone jack. His critiques involved the camera's inability to surpass Pixel 3's night photography, difficulty navigating settings menus, slow wireless power sharing speeds, and the need for improved palm rejection on screen edges.

The DXOMARK rating for the S10+ totaled 109 points: with photo performance scoring 114, video at 97, and selfies at 96. The S10 5G earned an overall score of 112, tying it with the Huawei P30 Pro as the highest-ranked device on the site at that time; it achieved a photo score of 117, video score of 100, and selfie score of 97.

Sales figures reveal that the S10 series surpassed those of its predecessor, the S9, with the S10+ emerging as the best-selling variant followed by the standard S10 and then the S10e.

Gallery

• Rear view of the Prism Blue S10+
  Rear view of the Prism Blue S10+
• Packaging of the S10+
  Packaging of the S10+

See also

• Samsung Galaxy
• Samsung Galaxy S series
• Comparison of Samsung Galaxy S smartphones

External links

• Official website
• Official Samsung S10 Lite page

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