Create and Construct

The Samsung Galaxy S10 has a robust design with a smooth, curved appearance, adorned with a glass front and rear with an aluminium frame. It is quite thin, measuring 5.90 x 2.77 x 0.31 inches (149.9 x 70.4 x 7.8 mm) and 5.54 ounces (157g) in weight, which makes it very easy to carry. The phone boasts the hole-punch Infinity-O display, which is a huge step from a regular notch and doesn't have bezels on the sides, and it is available in trendy colors: Prism Black, Prism White, and Prism Green. This device utilizes ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor technology with the absence of a physical home button for fingerprint scanning and navigation; it's a huge step-forward.

• Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 6 front and back
• IP68 water and dust resistance (1.5m for 30 min)
• In-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• 3.5mm headphone jack
• USB-C port for charging and data
• Physical SIM and microSD slot (up to 512GB)

Galaxy S10 effectively features wireless charging with Power Share so you can charge other devices. In the redesign of the new models, the iris scanner is eliminated, and security is only maintained through the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and facial recognition technologies.

Galaxy S10 Display

The Galaxy S10 comes with a 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED display that has a resolution of 3040 x 1440 pixels and a pixel density of 550 PPI. The display is capable of showing HDR10+ content for more colorful colours and deeper blacks. The hole-punch design which is the home of the front camera allows the screen to be used up to the maximum. It can remain visible in the open under a 1200 nits brightness that the display is capable of reaching. For its day, the 60Hz refresh rate has always been average, while at the present time, it is less capable when compared to modern high-refresh-rate displays.

• 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED
• 3040 x 1440 resolution
• HDR10+ support
• 1200 nits peak brightness
• Gorilla Glass 6
• 60Hz refresh rate

The display is great for media consumption even though the 60Hz refresh rate and the absence of the adaptive refresh technology are quite obvious when compared to new models. At the same time, reviewers are very impressed with the color accuracy and picture detail they attained. However, they mentioned that the punch-hole is not that disturbing when compared to a notch.

Software and Processor

Driven by the Snapdragon 855 (Exynos 9820 in some regions), the Galaxy S10 guarantees optimum performance as it is coupled with an 8-core CPU and 8GB of RAM. In comparison to the Galaxy S9, it is way faster with better performance not only in multitasking but also in gaming. Customers can choose between two storage options, 128GB and 512GB , the latter being expandable via microSD. With Android 9 Pie (upgradable to Android 12), it operates as an easy-to-use device thanks to One UI. The 7nm chipset helps to save power, but it doesn't have the AI functions like those of the newest processors.

• Snapdragon 855 (Exynos 9820)
• 8GB RAM
• Storage: 128GB, 512GB
• Android 9 Pie (upgradable to Android 12)

The Snapdragon 855 promises efficient app and gaming performance, although it is not as efficient as the new chips. Both Bixby and Samsung DeX are equipped with the features that boost productivity, but some users seem to have issues with the bloated software from time to time.

Camera System

Accompanied by the three cameras (12MP wide, f/1.5-2.4, 26mm, OIS) on the rear side, the Galaxy S10 is capable of utilizing the 12MP telephoto lens (f/2.4, 52mm, 2x zoom, OIS) as well as the 16MP ultra-wide lens (f/2.2, 12mm). A 10MP (f/1.9) selfie camera with autofocus and LED flash is available for capturing perfect selfies. For video resolution, the 4K at 60fps and the super slow-motion at 720p for 960fps are available. Additionally, photo modes like Night Mode and Scene Optimizer are equipped with helping tools for a wide range of photographic opportunities.

• Rear: 12MP main, 12MP telephoto, 16MP ultra-wide
• Front: 10MP
• Video: 4K at 60fps, 720p at 960fps
• Modes: Night, Portrait, Pro

The camera system is quite versatile, the ultra-wide lens being the best option for shooting landscapes. Low-light performance is good, but it’s not of the same quality as with more recent flagships.

Battery Specifications

The Galaxy S10 is powered by a 3400mAh battery and lasts for up to 21 hours of video playback before being recharged. According to real-world tests, users can expect around 16 hours of mixed use. Furthermore, it is also capable of 15W wired charging (50% in ~35 minutes) and 15W wireless charging with Power Share. The Snapdragon 855’s efficiency plays a role, yet battery life is still moderate when seen against newer devices.

• 3400mAh battery
• Up to 21 hours video playback
• 15W wired charging
• 15W wireless charging
• USB-C cable included

Connectivity

The Galaxy S10 is equipped with 4G LTE with a Cat.20 modem, Wi-Fi 6, as well as Bluetooth 5.0. It is packed with a physical SIM and microSD slot, thus NFC is supported for payments. Additionally, GPS supports GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo.

• 4G LTE (Cat.20)
• Wi-Fi 6
• Bluetooth 5.0
• Physical SIM and microSD
• NFC
• GPS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo

Pricing and Availability

For the sale of 128GB, the phone is set to release at $899 and for 512GB, the Galaxy S10 can be purchased at the price of $1099, in a hypothetical situation where we have the new release date of Galaxy S10 which is 28th February 2025 and the pre-orders happened on 21st February. It would be available through the following channels: Samsung, Verizon, T-Mobile, and some other retailers in addition to the trade-in option as a credit.