Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
| Founded | January 13, 1969 in Suwon, South Korea |
| Founder | Lee Byung-chul |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Han Jong-hee (Vice Chairman and CEO) |
| Products | Smartphones, electronics, semiconductors |
Number of employees | 287,439 (2023) |
| Parent | Samsung Group |
| Website | www |
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|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 = 
|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 =
- International models:
- SM-G973x (S10)
- SM-G970x (S10e)
- SM-G975x (S10+)
- SM-G977x (S10 5G)
- SM-G770x (S10 Lite)
- (Last letter changes by carrier and region)
- Japanese models:
- 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
S10 Lite: January 3, 2020
|available = 20 February 2019 in South Korea
6 March 2019 in the United States and Australia
8 March 2019 worldwide
|discontinued = March 6, 2020
|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 for S10/indirect for S10 5G)
S20+ (direct successor for S10+/indirect for S10 5G)
S20 Ultra (direct successor for 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 g (5.5 oz)
- S10e: 150 g (5.3 oz)
- S10+: 175 g (6.2 oz), 198 g (7.0 oz) with ceramic finish
- S10 5G: 198 g (7.0 oz)
- S10 Lite: 186 g (6.6 oz)
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Original OS: Android Pie (Android 9) with One UI version 1.1 for S10, S10e, S10+, and S10 5G Current OS: Android 12 with One UI 4.1 for S10, S10e, S10+, and S10 5G Original OS: Android 10 with One UI 2.0 for S10 Lite
Current OS: Android 13 with One UI 5.1 for S10 Lite
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Worldwide models except the S10 Lite:: Samsung Exynos 9 Series 9820
Models in U.S., Canada, Hong Kong, China, Japan, Latin America except Brazil, and the S10 Lite:: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
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Exynos variant: Octa-core CPU featuring two cores at 2.73 GHz Mongoose M4, two cores at 2.31 GHz Cortex-A75, and four cores at 1.95 GHz Cortex-A55
Snapdragon variant: Octa-core CPU with one core at 2.84 GHz, three cores at 2.42 GHz, and four cores at 1.8 GHz Kryo 485
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Exynos model equipped with Mali-G76 MP12 GPU
Snapdragon model uses Adreno 640 GPU
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LPDDR4X RAM clocked at 4266 MHz Memory configurations vary by model: - S10 and S10 5G:: 8 GB RAM - S10e:: options for either 6 GB or 8 GB RAM - S10+:: available with either 8 GB or 12 GB RAM
- S10 Lite:: offered in either 6 GB or 8 GB RAM versions
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Storage capacities differ among models: - S10:: UFS storage options of 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, or up to 1 TB - S10e:: available in UFS variants of either128 GB or256 GB - S10+:: choices include UFS storage of128 GB,256 GB,512 GB or up to1 TB - S10 5G:: options are UFS256 GB,512 GB or1024 GB
- S10 Lite:: offered in UFS128 GB or512 GB configurations
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Expandable memory support: - Available on the S10e, S10, S10+, and S10 Lite: microSD cards supported up to512 GB
- No microSD expansion on the S1010 5G model
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- Battery capacity per model:
- S1010:3400 mAh
- S1010e:3100 mAh
- S1010+:4100 mAh
- S1010 5G:4500 mAh
- S1010 Lite:4500 mAh
|max_charging = =charging = Supports wireless charging at a minimum of ten watts via Qi standard. Wired charging specifications include USB Power Delivery with Qualcomm Quick Charge2.0 through USB Type-C. Charging speeds: -15W for the standard models including the S1010,, S1010e,, and S1010+ -Up to25W using Programmable Power Supply(PPS) for the S1010 5G, and15W non-PPS charging also supported by these models. |max_input = =input_features = Includes accelerometer, barometer, capacitive touchscreen interface, fingerprint scanner, magnetometer sensor, gyroscope sensor, hall sensor, pressure sensor, proximity sensor; satellite navigation systems such as GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo; heart rate and blood pressure sensors except on the S1010e, and 'S1010 5G'; RGB light sensor; hardware buttons including power button and volume rocker; dedicated Bixby voice assistant key. |max_display = =display = Display specifications vary: -All models except the 'S1010e' 'and ' 'S1010 Lite' 'feature a Dynamic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of3040×1440 pixels(1440p), Gorilla Glass6 protection,and HDR100+ support; utilizing Diamond PenTile matrix technology. -Screen sizes:
- 'Samsung Galaxy ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' , measures6.1 inches diagonally with pixel density approximately550 ppi.
- The smaller model,'Galaxy 'S1010e,, has a2280×1080 pixel resolution(1080p) Dynamic AMOLED display protected by Gorilla Glass5,HDR100+,and measures5.8 inches diagonally at438 ppi.
- The larger variant,Galaxy 'S1010+,', sports a6.4-inch screen with522 ppi pixel density.
- The network-enabled large-screen model,Galaxy 'S1010 ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ', features a6.7-inch display at505 ppi.
- The midrange model,Galaxy ‘’‘’‘’‘’‘’‘’‘’‘’‘’‘’‘’‘’‘’‘’‘’’ ‘Lite,’’, utilizes a2400×1080 pixel Super AMOLED Plus display covered by Gorilla Glass3+, HDR100+, measuring6.7 inches diagonally with394 ppi pixel density.
|max_rear_camera = =rear_camera_specs = Camera arrays differ by model: - 'Galaxy 'S1010e:: Dual rear cameras — a12 MP wide-angle lens(f/1.5–2.4 aperture),26 mm focal length with Dual Pixel PDAF and OIS; plus a16 MP ultra-wide lens(f/2.2),12 mm focal length featuring Super Steady video stabilization. - 'Galaxy 'S1010/S1010+: Triple rear camera setup — telephoto12 MP lens(f/2.4),52 mm focal length with autofocus and OIS providing2x optical zoom; wide-angle12 MP lens(f/1.5–2.4),26 mm focal length with Dual Pixel PDAF and OIS; ultra-wide16 MP lens(f/2.2),12 mm focal length supporting Super Steady video. - Galaxy 'S1010 ′′′′′′′′′′′′′′′′′′′′′′′′′′′′′ : Quad-camera system — telephoto12 MP lens(f/2.4),52 mm focal length with autofocus and OIS for2x optical zoom; wide-angle12 MP lens(f/1.8),26 mm focal length featuring Dual Pixel PDAF and OIS; ultra-wide16 MP lens(f/2.2),12 mm focal length with Super Steady video; plus a ToF depth-sensing camera(0.3 MP). - Galaxy ‘’’‘’’‘’’‘’’‘’’‘’’‘’’‘’’‘’’‘’’‘’’ ‘Lite’: A triple camera configuration consisting of a48 MP wide-angle lens(f/2.0),26 mm focal length with PDAF and Super Steady OIS; a12 MP ultra-wide lens(f/2.2),12 mm focal length; and a macro camera of5 MP(f/2.4). |max_front_camera = =front_camera_specs = Front-facing camera setups are as follows: - For the ‘’’Galaxy ‘’’and ‘’’Galaxy ‘’’models: a single front camera of ten megapixels(f/1.9 aperture),26 mm wide field of view equipped with Dual Pixel PDAF. - The ‘’’Galaxy ‘’’includes an additional front depth sensor — an eight-megapixel depth camera(f/2.2) alongside the primary ten-megapixel shooter. - The ‘’’Galaxy ‘’’features a front-facing ten-megapixel camera paired with a ToF depth-sensing camera for three-dimensional depth mapping. - The ‘’’Galaxy ‘’’sports a single32-megapixel front camera(f/2.2) with25 mm wide angle. |max_sound = =sound_features = Equipped with Dolby Atmos stereo speakers tuned by AKG across all models except the ‘’’Galaxy ‘’’Lite. |max_connectivity = =connectivity_options = Connectivity features include Bluetooth version five point zero(Bluetooth 5.0), Wi-Fi standards b/g/n/ac/ax support, USB Type-C port; a3.5mm headphone jack is present on all models except the ‘’’Galaxy ‘’’Lite. |max_sar = =sar_values = Specific Absorption Rate(SAR) measurements: - For the ‘’’Galaxy ‘’’head/body values are approximately 0.48/1.59 W/kg. - The ‘’’Galaxy ‘’’records head/body SAR values near 0.58/1.58 W/kg. - The ‘’’Galaxy ‘’’shows head/body SAR values around 0.52/1.58 W/kg. |max_hac = =hac_rating=M3/T3 hearing aid compatibility standard compliance. |max_website =
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|} The Samsung Galaxy Series — Model Year Ten, known as the Samsung Galaxy S۱۰ family of smartphones,is an Android-powered device lineup developed,released,and distributed globally by Samsung Electronics as part of its flagship Galaxy series.The tenth iteration marks both the milestone anniversary of ten years since the original Samsung Galaxy launch as well as this generation's flagship offering alongside its Note series counterparts.The debut event took place during Samsung’s annual Unpacked press conference on February twentieth in two thousand nineteen,and shipments commenced globally throughout March of that year.
Following Samsung’s tradition established since the release of the Galaxy 'S۶',the company introduced premium flagship variants named the »Galaxy 'S۱۰« and »Galaxy 'S۱۰＋«,which primarily differ in screen dimensions along with an extra front-facing camera module included on the larger »Plus« version.Additionally,the lineup featured a compact model called »Galaxy 'S۱۰e«,and a larger-scale »Galaxy 'S۱۰ ۵G« variant supporting fifth-generation cellular connectivity.This latter device was notably the first commercially available smartphone equipped with integrated fifth-generation modem technology.In early two thousand twenty,Samsung expanded this lineup further by launching an intermediate-tier option titled »Galaxy 'S۱۰ Lite«.
On March sixth,two thousand twenty,Samsung officially introduced successors to both the »Galaxy 'S۱۰« and »Galaxy 'S۱۰＋« models under the new »Galaxy 'S۲۰« family.The »Galaxy 'S۱۰ ۵G« was succeeded indirectly by both the »Galaxy 'S۲۰« and »Plus« editions,and directly replaced by the premium »Galaxy 'S۲۰ Ultra«,which itself was offered in select markets as both LTE-only and fifth-generation variants.The smaller form factors within this generation,the »Galaxy 'S۱۰e« and »Lite«,were succeeded subsequently by Samsung’s »Galaxy 'S۲۰ Fan Edition«.
Display
The S10 series includes five distinct models, each with different hardware features. The primary S10 and S10+ versions 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 extend with curved edges that wrap over the device’s horizontal sides. Diverging from earlier Samsung designs, the front cameras are housed in a circular cut-out positioned near the top-right corner of the screen. Both models utilize an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor. This ultrasonic technology offers improved performance compared to the optical in-screen fingerprint scanners found on other recent smartphones; however, it is incompatible with certain screen protectors. Consequently, Samsung includes a pre-applied plastic screen protector on both the S10 and S10+ at purchase.
Chipsets
For global markets, the S10 devices run on the Exynos 9820 system-on-chip, whereas models distributed in the United States, Canada, and China feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon Snapdragon 855. Storage options for these phones include either 128 GB or 512 GB of internal memory paired with 8 GB of RAM. Additionally, the S10+ is available in a premium configuration offering 1 terabyte of storage alongside 12 GB of RAM. Battery capacities differ between models: the standard S10 contains a 3400 mAh battery, while the S10+ is equipped with a larger 4100 mAh unit. Both support Qi wireless charging and have reverse wireless charging capabilities that allow them to power other Qi-enabled devices using their own battery reserves.
Cameras
The Galaxy S10 is equipped with a triple-lens rear camera array, incorporating the dual-aperture 12-megapixel primary sensor and a 12-megapixel telephoto lens previously seen on the Galaxy S9+. This setup utilizes the camera module first introduced with the Note 9 and adds a 16-megapixel ultra-wide lens for broader capture. On the front, the S10+ includes an additional RGB depth sensor alongside its selfie camera, which Samsung claims enhances portrait effects and improves augmented reality filter performance. Both front and rear cameras are capable of recording video in 4K and support HDR10+. The camera software introduces features such as "Shot Suggestion" to guide users in framing, "Artistic Live Filters" for creative effects, and direct sharing options for Instagram posts and stories. Design-wise, the S10+ employs a dual hole-punch cutout for its front cameras, whereas the standard S10 features a single hole-punch. Cooling solutions differ as well: the Galaxy S10e and S10 utilize an "advanced heat-pipe" system, while the premium S10+ incorporates a vapor chamber cooling mechanism.
In manual photography mode, users can extend exposure duration up to ten seconds to capture long-exposure shots.
Models
In addition to the flagship S10 and S10+, Samsung introduced two further variants. The S10e is a more compact model, sporting a flat 5.8-inch 1080p display without curved edges. Its fingerprint sensor is integrated into the power button on the right edge rather than embedded under the screen. Unlike the S10, it lacks the 12-megapixel telephoto lens but retains both the dual-aperture 12-megapixel main camera and the 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens. The battery capacity is smaller compared to other models.
Another variant is the larger, premium phablet-style S10 5G, which supports 5G connectivity and has a 6.7-inch display. It offers either 256 or 512 GB of internal storage that cannot be expanded. This model includes additional 3D time-of-flight camera sensors on both front and rear cameras and houses a fixed 4,500 mAh battery that cannot be replaced by users. Initially, the S10 5G launched exclusively with Verizon Wireless before becoming available through other carriers shortly thereafter.
Charging capabilities vary across models: the S10 Lite supports up to 45 Watts, the S10 5G offers 25 Watts, and the S10e provides 15 Watts charging speed. The first two represent Samsung’s highest charging rates since their increases in 2014’s Galaxy Note 4 and 2015’s Galaxy S6.
Except for the S10 Lite, all models in this series retain a standard 3.5 mm headphone jack—the last Galaxy S devices to do so before its removal in subsequent models like the S20 lineup.
The S10 Lite was introduced in January 2020 as a mid-tier option within the series. It shares camera specifications with the standard model but features a larger 6.7-inch 1080p screen housed in an aluminum frame and includes a substantial 4,500 mAh battery. However, it omits both wireless charging and the traditional headphone jack found on earlier 2019 variants, instead supporting Super Fast Charging at 25 watts—a feature borrowed from the Galaxy Note 10. The Lite version is exclusively powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset.
Colors
The Galaxy S10e, S10, and S10+ 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. The Galaxy S10 5G is available in Crown Silver, Majestic Black, and Royal Gold. For the Galaxy S10+ and the Galaxy S10+ Performance Edition, two exclusive color options are Ceramic Black and Ceramic White. Notably, the Performance Edition models in ceramic feature 12 GB of RAM alongside 1 TB of internal storage.
Software
All models in the S10 lineup are initially equipped with Android 9.0 "Pie". These devices represent Samsung's first smartphones to incorporate a significant redesign of their Android interface known as One UI. A key aspect of One UI involves strategically relocating essential interface components within native applications to enhance ease of use on larger displays. This design approach includes prominent headers that shift content starting points toward the screen's center, while navigation elements and interactive prompts are often positioned near the lower edge of the screen.
The Galaxy S10 series received the Android 10 update on 28 November 2019, which introduced One UI version 2.0. On 18 August 2020, Samsung declared that all versions of the S10 series would be eligible for three major Android OS updates along with four years of security patches.
Further confirmation came on 2 December 2020 when Samsung published an official list indicating that every S10 model would be upgraded to Android 11 featuring One UI 3.0. In January 2022, the series was updated to Android 12 with One UI 4; this update marked the final major OS upgrade for these devices. The Galaxy S10 family reached its end-of-life status in April 2023 following the release of the March 2023 security update.
Regarding the Galaxy S10 Lite, it was upgraded to Android 13 with One UI 5 in January 2023, representing its last significant operating system update before support ended in March 2024.
Release
At launch, the Galaxy S10e, S10, and S10+ were priced starting at $749/£669, $899/£799, and $999/£899 respectively. The Galaxy S10 5G debuted with a higher price point of $1299/£1099.
Known issues
A security vulnerability was discovered in the fingerprint scanner that permitted unlocking the device using a silicone screen protector; this issue also impacted the Note 10. 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 app shortcuts. Samsung resolved this problem in a subsequent update.
Reception
Dan Seifert of The Verge awarded the S10 an 8.5 out of 10, commending its outstanding display quality, strong performance, battery longevity, versatile camera setup, and retention of the headphone jack. Nevertheless, he pointed out that the new under-display fingerprint sensor was slower and less reliable, and that its camera performance in low-light conditions lagged behind the Google Pixel 3.
Andrei Frumusanu from AnandTech noted that the Exynos 9820 chipset showed significant improvements over its predecessor, the Exynos 9810; however, it still fell short compared to the Snapdragon 855. While the Exynos variant was generally less power-efficient than the Snapdragon model, it surprisingly outperformed it by 0.33 hours in web browsing tests. Conversely, in the PCMark battery benchmark, it trailed by 0.55 hours relative to the Snapdragon-equipped version.
Technology reviewer Marques Brownlee praised Samsung's One UI for enhancing one-handed operation and described the S10+ as one of the few smartphones priced at $1000 or more that justified their cost.
Jeffrey Van Camp from Wired gave the S10 a rating of 9 out of 10, highlighting its nearly bezel-less design, engaging features, ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, wireless charging with reverse power sharing capability, and inclusion of a headphone jack. His criticisms included the camera’s inability to surpass the Pixel 3’s night photography, a sometimes confusing settings menu layout, slow wireless power sharing speeds, and a need for improved palm rejection on curved edges.
The S10+ earned an overall score of 109 on DXOMARK, with individual marks of 114 for photography, 97 for video recording, and 96 for selfies. The Galaxy S10 5G achieved an overall score of 112, tying it with the Huawei P30 Pro as DXOMARK’s highest-ranked phone at that time; it scored 117 in photos, 100 in video, and 97 in selfies.
Sales figures indicate that the Galaxy S10 series surpassed those of its predecessor, the S9, with the S10+ emerging as the best-selling model followed by the standard S10 and then the S10e.
Gallery
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Rear view of the Prism Blue Samsung Galaxy S10+ -
Packaging for the Galaxy S10+
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