On paper, this should give it a little more battery life than the Galaxy Note 10+. But the Note 20 Ultra is also the first Note to feature a 120 Hz display.
120 Hz Refresh Rate
A higher refresh rate will give you a smoother display, at the expense of higher power consumption and consequently, lower battery life.
That’s why Samsung doesn’t keep the display running at 120 Hz all the time. Instead, they offer an Adaptive option, doubling the refresh rate to 120 Hz only when it’s “necessary”.
WQHD+ Resolution
The other “trick” that Samsung uses to keep power consumption lower is to use a lower display resolution by default – FHD+ (1080 x 2316 pixels).
You can switch to the full WQHD+ resolution of 1440 x 3088 pixels, but that will increase power consumption and reduce battery life, because the GPU has to process more pixels.
Note : The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra only supports 120 Hz at the FHD+ or HD+ resolutions. Switching to WQHD+ limits you to just 60 Hz.
Let’s find out exactly how much both display options affect the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra‘s battery life!
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Battery Life Comparison
To test the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra‘s battery life, we turned off Automatic Brightness, and set its display brightness to 50%.
Why 50%? That is actually slightly higher than the average indoor brightness level of 40% during the day, and is what we usually use in all our mobile battery life tests.
It is important to fix the brightness level, to make sure the screen brightness does not change as the ambient brightness changes.
We then ran the PCMark Work 2.0 battery life test until its battery capacity dropped to 20% several times, and picked the best result.
Resolution + Refresh Rate Comparison
First, we started with a resolution and refresh rate comparison. The
Work 2.0
FHD+ (60 Hz)
WQHD+ (60 Hz)
FHD+ (120 Hz)
Battery Capacity
4,500 mAh
4,500 mAh
4,500 mAh
Battery Life
10 hrs 9 mins
9 hrs 17 mins
7 hrs 34 mins
Battery Utilisation
5.91 mAh / min.
6.46 mAh / min.
7.93 mAh / min.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has pretty good battery life of just over 10 hours, but only if you keep it at the default FHD+ resolution and use the standard 60 Hz refresh rate.
Increasing the display resolution to WQHD+ reduced battery life by 52 minutes, or about 8.5%. Not too bad, since you still get 9+ hours.
Switching to Adaptive mode though will drastically reduce battery life by a whopping 155 minutes, which is a full quarter less than its maximum battery life!
When we increased the resolution to WQHD+, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra had a full hour shorter battery life than the Galaxy S10+, which has a 10% smaller battery.
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Samsung Malaysia just announced their Jimat, Snap & Menang Contest, with prizes worth RM 424,000!
Here are the full details of the Samsung Jimat, Snap & Menang Contest!
Samsung Jimat, Snap & Menang Contest : What Is It?
The Samsung Jimat, Snap & Menang Contest offers prizes worth RM 424,000 for those who purchase a qualifying Samsung Galaxy device from 1 May until 7 June 2020!
Samsung Jimat, Snap & Menang Contest : The Prizes!
Samsung Malaysia is giving away RM 424,000 worth of prizes :
10 x Samsung 65-inch Q800T QLED 8K Smart TV (2020) + RM500 Boost credit
In addition to the contest, Samsung Malaysia is offering these additional promotions for these devices.
You can also get an extra RM300 discount with the promo code HOME300, if you bundle these smartphones with any wearable device, with a minimum spend of RM 3,000 in a single transaction.
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If you own a Samsung Galaxy smartphone, its Link To Windows feature is a really great way to get more work done at home during the COVID-19 crisis!
In this guide, we will show you how to set-up Link To Windows, and use it to make your work-from-home life a LOT easier! 😀
Samsung Link To Windows : What Is It?
Link To Windows is a Microsoft feature that allows Samsung Galaxy smartphones to be directly linked to a Windows 10 computer – whether it’s a desktop or laptop.
Once you link your Samsung Galaxy smartphone, you can directly access its data on your Windows 10 computer :
access up to 2,000 of the most recent photos,
view notifications,
send and receive text messages,
make calls from your computer,
copy and paste text and images, and
control your phone using your mouse!
Link To Windows is one of the features Samsung is promoting as part of their Stay Apart By Stay Together With Galaxy campaign to help users tackle the COVID-19 crisis.
Samsung Link To Windows : What Do You Need?
Samsung Link To Windows only requires you to have a Windows 10 computer, and one of these Samsung Galaxy smartphone models
Your Windows 10 computer should already have the Microsoft Your Phone app installed as part of the October 2018 Update. But on the off-chance you can’t find it, you can download it for FREE.
On Your Windows 10 PC
Open the Your Phone app (type Your Phone in the taskbar search box, and select it)
Select Android, and click Continue.
Click Sign in with Microsoft, and log in using your Microsoft account. You will be asked to provide your smartphone number, so Microsoft can send a text message to authenticate it.
Once you are done, you will see a screen saying “Please open Your Phone Companion – Link to Windows“.
On Your Samsung Galaxy Smartphone
Swipe downwards from the top of the display to reveal the Quick Panel.
Alternatively, go to Settings > Connections or Advanced features
If you can’t find it, you can download and install Your Phone Companion app from Google Play.
Tap Link to Windows.
In the welcome screen, tap the Sign in with Microsoft button.
Accept the app permissions.
When you see the screen “Set up the Your Phone app on your PC”, tap My PC is ready.
You will see the Link to Windows settings open up on your Galaxy smartphone.
Congratulations! Your Samsung Galaxy smartphone is now connected to your Windows 10 PC!
Samsung Link To Windows : How To Use
Reading + Sending Messages
Click on the Messages tab
You will see all of the text messages on your phone
Select a recipient to send your text message to
Type your message, and hit Send
Making Calls
You must first pair your PC and phone using Bluetooth
Turn on Bluetooth on your Samsung Galaxy smartphone (if it’s not already enabled)
In Windows 10, go to Settings > Bluetooth and other devices
Click Add Bluetooth or other device.
Select your Samsung Galaxy smartphone
Click on the Calls tab
You will see a log of your recent calls, as well as a bar to search your phone’s contacts
Select a contact to make your call
Using Phone Screen
Click on the Phone screen tab
You will be prompted to make sure your Galaxy smartphone and Windows 10 PC are on the same Wi-Fi network, if they are not already.
Once connected, you will be able to see your phone’s screen on your PC display and interact with it using your mouse or touchpad.
Copy + Paste
In Windows 10, go to Settings > Cross-device copy and paste
Make sure the toggle is On for Allow this app to access and transfer content I copy and paste between my phone and PC
You can now use the same shortcuts you normally use to copy and paste on both your Galaxy smartphone, and your Windows 10 PC.
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Here is a guide on what new features Samsung has just introduced into the Galaxy S10, S10e and S10+ smartphones!
Samsung Galaxy S10, S10e, S10+ Get Major Note10 Upgrade!
When the Galaxy Note10 and Galaxy Note10+ launched, it came with a bevy of new software features. That made existing Galaxy S10, S10e and S10+ users wonder if they would ever receive those software features.
Wonder no longer, because Samsung is injecting a whole slew of those new software features into your Galaxy S10, S10e and S10+ smartphones!
Let’s take a look at what new features you will soon enjoy!
Better Camera Features!
Four new camera features have been added :
enhanced Super Steady video stabilisation
the selfie camera will now have Night Mode capability for better selfies in the dark
AR Doodle to let you create augmented reality drawings and messages
Live Focus Video recording capability that lets you apply bokeh effects to your videos from both front and rear cameras
Enhanced Samsung DeX Computing Experience!
The update also includes Samsung DeX for PC, which allows you to connect your Galaxy S10, S10e or S10+ smartphone to your PC or Mac using a USB cable.
The enhanced Samsung DeX will also allow you to easier edit and transform your video clips using the built-in Samsung Video Editor!
They also added Link to Windows support, letting you wirelessly connect your devices to your Windows 10 PC, to view its contents, send and receive messages and sync your photos!
Improved Gallery
This major update also includes an improved Gallery that now allows you to search for and locate your favourite photos quickly using keywords.
Media & Devices In Quick Panel
A more subtle improvement is the addition of Media & Devices to the Quick Panel. It allows you to more easily connect to and control other devices using your Galaxy S10, S10e or S10+ smartphone.
Auto Hotspot Capability
There is a new Auto Hotspot capability that will transform your Galaxy S10, S10e or S10+ smartphone into a Wi-Fi hub.
After an initial setup, it lets your smartphone establish a hotspot automatically with other Samsung devices, if they share the same Samsung account, or family account.
Your Wi-Fi capability will also be improved somewhat by new Intelligent Wi-Fi Tips that offer troubleshooting guides and alerts to help ensure you have the best possible Wi-Fi connection.
Samsung started introducing the Galaxy S10, S10e or S10+ mid-life upgrade in European markets beginning from 23 September 2019.
They will gradually introduce it worldwide, in various regions and countries.
Samsung Galaxy S10 | S10+ | S10e : Where To Buy
This brings us to what people forget – if you don’t need the S Pen, the Galaxy S10, S10e or S10+ smartphones offer better value for money than the Galaxy Note10 and Galaxy Note10+ smartphones.
And more so with the new software feature upgrades! So check out these current official prices of Galaxy S10, S10e or S10+ smartphones!
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Samsung just launched the second phase of their iChanged campaign, with a special promotion and four new videos on why this is the smart time to change.
Let’s take a look at the four videos that showcase the key features of the Galaxy Note10 and Galaxy S10, and find out what Samsung is offering you!
To highlight the inherent but less-obvious capabilities of the Galaxy Note10 and Galaxy S10 smartphone, Samsung created these four videos :
All-Day Intelligent Battery
The Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Galaxy S10 has an Adaptive Power Saving Mode that adapts to how and when you use your phone. It lets both devices last a full day of use, without the need to recharge!
Samsung is also reminding everyone about Samsung Smart Switch, which allows for easy migration from other Android smartphones and even Apple iPhones!
Everything, from your files, photos, videos, music collection and apps, can be transferred over seamlessly from your old smartphone to the Galaxy Note10 and Galaxy S10.
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Ever since Samsung unveiled the Samsung Galaxy S7 edgesmartphone, their flagship S and Note smartphones have all been IP68-certified to be dust- and water-resistant.
Let’s take a look at the engineering behind the Samsung’s IP68 rating, and clarify its limitations, so you can enjoy your Samsung smartphones for many years to come!
What Samsung introduced in their flagship smartphones from the Galaxy S7 edge onwards was IP68 dust- and water-resistance without prior preparation.
Unlike prior water-resistant smartphones, you don’t need to prepare it in any way before you dunk it into water. There is no need to cap the earphone and USB ports. It is dust- and water-resistant 24/7.
To achieve this feat, Samsung introduced a number of engineering improvements :
An unspecified “new type of water resistance technology” was used to seal the unit internally against the ingress of water,
An “exclusive type of water protective tape” was added to the back of the front and rear glass, as well as other internal parts,
Rubber linings were used on parts like the USB port, the earphone port, and the SIM card tray to prevent the ingress of water
Anti-corrosive materials like nickel and platinum and corrosive-resistant coating were used for all external metal parts and connectors like the earphone and USB ports,
The USB port has a short circuit sensor to cut-off power when it detects a short circuit due to water contact
Portable electronic vents were used to ensure a good flow of air and outflow of water and humidity
As you can see, a lot of engineering went into ensuring that Samsung smartphones are dust- and water-resistant, while remaining ultra-slim.
Teardowns by iFixit also showed considerable use of adhesive in subsequent models, all the way to the latest Samsung Galaxy Note 10+, to maintain this IP68-rated dust and water-resistance.
Is The Samsung S Pen IP68 Rated Too?
The S Pen of IP68-rated Galaxy Note devices are also IP68-rated against dust and water. However, the S Pen requires slightly different techniques to achieve such water-resistance :
its printed circuit board (PCB) is covered with a special epoxy material
rubber seals are used to seal off vulnerable passageways
important components like the pen pressure switch are also covered by rubber seals
This allows the pen tip to move as needed, while preventing the ingress of water that will damage the internal components of the S Pen.
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Samsung IP68 Rating Clarified
All Samsung smartphones that are IP68-rated can withstand complete immersion in water up to 1.5 m in depth, for up to 30 minutes.
This means you can take it for jogs in the rain, or reading in the bathtub. However, we must point out that IP68 is a rating for water immersion.
IP68-rated devices are NOT designed to withstand water pressure. We therefore do not recommend you take it into the shower or while you swim.
The IP68 certification is based on a specific set of test conditions :
Temperature Range : 15-35 °C
Pressure Range : 86-106 kPa
Maximum Water Depth : 1.5 metre
Maximum Time of Immersion : 30 minutes
If you exceed those conditions, Samsung’s IP68 measures may not prevent the ingress of water.
In fact, if you check your User Guide, you will see that Samsung warns against exposing their IP68 smartphones to “water moving with force“.
This means you should not place them under running water from a tap or a waterfall. Even ocean waves may exert enough force to drive water into their chassis.
Summary : IP68 = Water-Resistance, NOT Waterproofing
The takeaway message is this – Samsung IP68 smartphones are water-resistant, not waterproof. You need to be gentle with them when they are exposed to water.
The biggest problem is water pressure, not depth. You can leave it at the bottom of a swimming pool without worry, but the force of water from a tap can exceed the IP68 pressure rating.
Do NOT do this!!! Never pour water on your device, because it exerts pressure!
Let’s consider a real-world scenario – taking photos and videos while snorkelling.
You won’t reach a depth of 1.5 m when you snorkel. But swinging your device underwater could literally force water into the chassis!
That doesn’t mean you cannot use your device underwater. You can, but you must make sure not to exert too much force. Take it in and out of the water gently, and if you have to move, do so gently.
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With a sleek Infinity-O design, and a plethora of new features under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy S10 (SM-G973) smartphone is the culmination of ten generations of Galaxy S evolution.
Let’s take a closer look at the Galaxy S10 five months after its launch, and see why it still deserves our Editor’s Choice Award!
Samsung Galaxy S10 (SM-G973) Models
Samsung announced two variants of the SM-G973 :
a base model with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage
a higher-end model with 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage
Samsung Galaxy S10 Colour Options
The Samsung Galaxy S10 (US | UK | MY) is available in six colour options, although not all colours will be available in all countries.
Prism White
Prism Black
Prism Green
Prism Blue
Flamingo Pink
Canary Yellow
In our early media preview though, they only had the S10 Plus in Prism White (left) with the S10 in Prism Black (right).
Samsung Galaxy S10 Price + Availability
The Samsung Galaxy S10 (US | UK | MY) was made available for pre-order from 22 February until 28 February, followed by general availability on 8 March, at these price points :
Before its availability on 8 March 2019, Samsung arranged an exclusive hands-on session. Here is our hands-on video of the Samsung Galaxy S10 (US | UK | MY) smartphone!
On the left side, you will find the Volume control buttons, as well as the dedicated Bixby button.
The Power button is located on the right side. Samsung repositioned it higher in the new Galaxy S10 smartphones, ostensibly to avoid accidental presses.
The hybrid SIM tray is located at the top, together with a second microphone port (for noise cancellation).
Thankfully, Samsung retained the 3.5 mm audio port while they squeezed the S10 thinner – at just under 8 mm.
Everything else is the same as the Galaxy S9 – a USB Type C port, a microphone port and an AKG-tuned speaker at the bottom.
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New Flagship Exynos / Snapdragon Platforms
The Samsung Galaxy S10 (US | UK | MY) runs on either the new Samsung Exynos 9820 (worldwide), or the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (United States) platforms.
The Samsung Exynos 9820 has a triple-cluster architecture with a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) (like the Kirin 980). Samsung says that it will deliver these performance advantages over the Exynos 9810 :
20% better single core performance,
15% better multi-core performance, and
40% better power efficiency
7X faster AI performance
Built on the 8 nm LPP FinFET process technology, it also boasts 10% lower power consumption, compared to the last generation 10 nm LPP process.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, on the other hand, is fabricated on the 7 nm process technology., which should deliver similar power savings.
It also uses a triple-cluster CPU architecture, and comes with an Adreno 640 GPU and an X24 LTE modem that supports Cat20 download and uploads.
More Memory + Storage!
The Samsung Galaxy S10 (US | UK | MY) comes with 8 GB of LPDDR4x memory, and either 128 GB or 512 GB of internal flash storage.
And if that’s not enough, they have a hybrid SIM slot, where the second SIM slot can support a microSD card of up to 512 GB in capacity. If you don’t need the extra storage, you can use two nano SIM cards at the same time.
A hybrid SIM tray is generally good enough for most people. But if you need to use two SIM cards, you better opt for higher internal storage, because there is no way to add a microSD card.
Infinity-O Display
The Samsung Galaxy S10 (US | UK | MY) features a large 6.1-inch display with 1440 x 3040 pixels and a 550 ppi pixel density.
It actually has a higher pixel density than the Samsung Galaxy S10+ (US | UK | MY) because it packs the same number of pixels into a smaller display.
The display uses the new Infinity-O design, with a round hole for the front camera. This allows Samsung to deliver a screen-to-body ratio in excess of 90%.
Functionally, it works like a right-sided notch, with the area adjacent to the notch reserved for notifications.
Ignoring the notification area, the main display area has a WQHD+ resolution of 1440 x 2960. However, the Galaxy S10 defaults to a Full HD+ resolution to reduce power consumption and extend battery life.
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Dynamic AMOLED Panel
The Samsung Galaxy S10 (US | UK | MY) uses the next-generation Dynamic AMOLED panel that is HDR10+ certified.
This is literally the best smartphone display in the industry right now, capable of producing 100% of the DCI-P3 colour range, with a maximum brightness of 1200 nits.
This Dynamic AMOLED panel was also engineered to reduce blue light by 42% without changing how colours appear. This would make for more comfortable viewing with less eyestrain, especially at night.
Gorilla Glass 6 + Gorilla Glass 5
The Samsung Galaxy S10 (US | UK | MY) is said to be protected by the latest Gorilla Glass 6, but that’s not entirely accurate.
It is protected by Gorilla Glass 6 in the front; but only has Gorilla Glass 5 covering its back. This is true even for the premium models with a Ceramic back.
In case you are wondering, Gorilla Glass 6 is about twice as tough as Gorilla Glass 5. It will withstand over 15 drops from a height of 1 meter on a rough surface.
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Samsung Galaxy S10 Cameras
The Samsung Galaxy S10 (US | UK | MY) boasts a new front camera that pairs a 10 MP Dual Pixel sensor with a wide, bright f/1.9 aperture and a 80° viewing angle.
Dual Pixel is an autofocus technology that uses the dual photodiodes in every pixel on the image sensor for phase-detection autofocus.
This allows for faster and more accurate focusing, because it uses many more autofocus pixels, instead of just a few dedicated pixels (usually less than 5% of the total).
However, it lacks the 8 MP depth sensor of the Samsung Galaxy S10+ (US | UK | MY), which allows for accurate software bokeh effects and Live Focus capability.
In the back, the Samsung Galaxy S10 (US | UK | MY) features a triple camera system, which consists of :
a 12 MP dual-aperture camera (f/1.5 and f/2.4) – 77°, Dual Pixel, OIS
a 16 MP ultra wide-angle camera (f/2.2) – 123°, 0.5X optical zoom
a 12 MP telephoto camera (f/2.4) – 45°, 2X optical zoom, OIS
Look at how useful the three cameras are in aiding your creative composition :
Note that only the main dual-aperture camera, and the telephoto camera (both with 12 MP sensors) support optical image stabilisation (OIS). The new ultra-wide angle camera does NOT support optical image stabilisation.
This is important when you take videos, because you will lose optical image stabilisation if you switch to the ultra-wide camera. Your video will still be stabilised by electronic image stabilisation though.
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HDR10+ Video Recording
The Samsung Galaxy S10 (US | UK | MY) not only comes with a HDR10+ certified display, it also has the ability to record HDR10+ videos!
HDR10+ is an improved version of the HDR10 standard. It maintains the 10-bit colour depth of HDR10, but replaces its static metadata with dynamic metadata. This improves the dynamic range by allowing the brightness boundaries to be adjusted on a frame-by-frame basis.
However, please note that HDR10+ videos recorded on the Galaxy S10 (US | UK | MY) will only display properly on devices and TVs that support HDR10+, like the 2018 Samsung QLED TV range.
Samsung says that you can convert HDR10+ videos into non-HDR videos using its Gallery app. However, the functionality does not appear to be included in current version of their Gallery app. Enabling HDR10+ video recording also disables the more-efficient HEVC format.
Later in the review, we will show you what happens when you try to display or view HDR10+ videos on a platform or display that does NOT support HDR10+.
Improved Super Slow-mo
Like the Galaxy S9 Plus and the Galaxy Note9, the Samsung Galaxy S10 (US | UK | MY) supports Super Slow-mo, which allows you to record 720p video at 960 fps. It has been improved though, with Samsung doubling its recording time from 0.2-0.4 seconds to 0.4-0.8 seconds.
The Super Slow-mo videos can be instantly edited, with a random selection from preloaded choices. Or you can use your own music / songs. You can also create a GIF from the recorded video, with three style of looping – reverse, forward or swing.
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Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Sensor
One of the Samsung Galaxy S10’s killer feature is its new in-display fingerprint sensor.
In-display fingerprint sensors have already been introduced in smartphones like the OPPO R17 Pro, but they use optical sensors that basically take pictures for a 2D profile.
The new in-display fingerprint sensor in the Galaxy S10 (US | UK | MY) uses ultrasonic pulses to take 3D profiles of the user’s fingerprints. This allows it to be more accurate and secure.
In our tests, it proved to be surprisingly good. You just need to learn to press a little harder for the sensor to detect your fingerprint.
The bad news is – Samsung dropped the pressure sensor and feedback for the virtual Home button. So you will need to tap twice on the Home button to activate it.
Iris Scanner + Intelligent Scan Removed
With the introduction of the ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner, Samsung removed the iris scanner. It was also removed to minimise the size of the punch hole in the display.
And with the iris scanner gone, there was no need for Intelligent Scan, which was first introduced in the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus. Intelligent Scan, as you may recall, combines the iris scanner with facial recognition for faster identification in both bright and dark conditions.
Built-In DeX Capability
While not mentioned at all by Samsung, the Samsung Galaxy S10 (US | UK | MY) has built-in DeX capability, that was first introduced in the Galaxy Note9.
This mean it does not require a separate DeX Station or DeX Pad accessory. All it requires is a simple USB-C to HDMI adaptor or cable! It does not even require a Samsung-branded adaptor (looking at you and your MFi bullshit, Apple!) – ANY USB-C to HDMI adaptor or cable will do.
After you use the USB-C to HDMI adaptor or cable to connect the Galaxy S10 to a TV or monitor, you just need to link a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse to use it like a PC. Best of all – you can continue to use your Galaxy S10 Plus while Samsung DeX is running!
Battery + Charging
The Samsung Galaxy S10 (US | UK | MY) comes with a 3,400 mAh battery, which supports QuickCharge 2.0 fast wired charging and Wireless PowerShare capabilities.
The Wireless PowerShare feature is particularly cool and useful. It allows the Galaxy S10 Plus to function as a wireless charger for any Qi-certified device!
However, its recharging speed is slow, so it’s really only useful to recharge the Galaxy Buds or the Galaxy Watch on a regular basis; and other smartphones in an emergency.
Although we expected Samsung to improve its fast charging technology, the Galaxy S10 (US | UK | MY) maintains the Quick Charge 2.0 fast wired charging, with the standard 15 watt Samsung fast adaptive charger.
This is frankly pretty dinky compared to the OPPO R17 Pro with its 50 watt SuperVOOC charging technology.
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IP68 Dust & Water Resistance
Like the Galaxy S9 Plus, the Samsung Galaxy S10 is IP68-rated for dust- and water-resistance. Best of all, you don’t have to prepare it in any way before you dunk it into water!
Officially, the Samsung Galaxy S10 (US | UK | MY) can withstand complete immersion in water up to 1.5 m in depth, for up to 30 minutes. That means you can take it for jogs in the rain, or reading in the bathtub. Heck, you can even take it for a swim!
There are some caveats though. The IP68 rating applies to a specific set of test conditions : 15-35 °C, 86-106 kPa, 1.5 metre, 30 minutes. Water may enter and damage the Galaxy Note9 if it is exposed to “water moving with force“, like running water from a tap or waterfall, or ocean waves.
The Samsung Galaxy S10 (US | UK | MY) has a slightly smaller display size and battery capacity than the Galaxy S9 Plus, but is significantly smaller, thinner and lighter!
In fact, it is about the same size as a 5.2-inch smartphone like the HTC 10!
That said, this is still a two-handed device, because of its height. If you prefer to use only one hand, you can turn on the One-handed mode option.
Its Dynamic AMOLED display is incredible. To see how much better it is, you need to compare it side-by-side with the already impressive Super AMOLED display used in the Galaxy S9 Plus and the Galaxy Note9. In particular, compare them in bright sunlight.
The main display area with its non-standard 18.5:9 display ratio means you will have to live with some pillarboxing– a black bar on each side of a movie. The extra wide display will come in handy in games though.
Available Memory + Storage
The Samsung Galaxy S10 (US | UK | MY) base model comes with 8 GB of LPDDR4x memory. It has roughly more bloat than the Galaxy S9 Plus and the Galaxy Note9.
However, it comes with 2 GB more memory, so you still have a whopping 4.5 GB (56%) of free memory to use!
The base model also comes with 128 GB of internal flash memory, of which 107 GB is free to use. This is enough space to store about 24,000 photos, or 13 hours of 1080p videos, or 5 hours of 4K videos.
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Samsung Galaxy S10 Camera Performance – Photo Samples
Samsung brought over the excellent 12 MP dual-aperture camera from the Galaxy S9 Plus, and the Galaxy Note9.
Powered by the superb 12 MP Samsung ISOCELL Fast SAK2L3 sensor, it is capable of automatically or manually switching between the f/1.5 aperture, and the f/2.4 aperture.
The maximum 12 MP resolution is attained with the 4:3 aspect ratio, with 4032 x 3024 pixels, and a file size of between 3 MB and 5 MB.
Here are 10 high-resolution unedited samples for you to check out. Click on them to load the full-sized photos, which you can also download to examine.
There is no doubt that this is still one of the best smartphone cameras in the market, even though it was introduced a year ago.
You can see the intricate detail of the pepper seeds, the flower pollen, and mushrooms even without zooming in!
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It also did a great job of bringing out the colour of the subject matter. Every colour is accurately rendered and automatically “amped up” by AI algorithms. If you do not like the increased vividness though, you can turn off the Scene Optimiser feature.
The f/1.5 aperture naturally creates a very narrow depth of field, with a nicer bokeh effect. But if that’s not enough, you can use its Live Focus feature which allows you to create really awesome bokeh for the background.
No doubt, the Live Focus bokeh is artificially created, but the dual camera design allow for precise separation of the subject from the background. Live Focus also allows you to adjust the amount of bokeh for the background.
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Samsung Galaxy S10 Camera Performance – Video Samples
Like its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S10 (US | UK | MY) is capable of recording 4K videos from both front and back cameras. Samsung removed the 10 minute time limit for 4K recording, but there is still the 4 GB file size limit.
Video Sample #1 : Piano (1080p)
In this video, you can see the amount of detail the sensor captures, even at just 1080p. You can also see how well its OIS capability worked, even when we switched between the main camera and the telephoto camera. Its ultra-wide camera does not support OIS, but has good EIS capability.
There was a slight lag switching between the cameras, but otherwise, the image quality was fantastic. We love how well it controlled the exposure. You can see right into the store in the back, which is usually blown out in other cameras.
The Galaxy S10 (US | UK | MY), sadly, does not support Hi-Res Audio recording, and its noise cancellation could really be much better. We hope Samsung will look at adding context-aware noise cancellation, and perhaps a third microphone next to the rear cameras.
Video Sample #2 : Piano (4K)
The resolution at 4K is incredible. You can clearly read the store directory in the background, and later, make out the prices of the Baskin Robbins takeaway cartons!
Samsung also solved the focus seeking issue we noted when we reviewed the Samsung Galaxy S9+ (Price Check), which uses the same dual-aperture main camera.
There was, however, some auto-focus issues with the telephoto lens (which does not have a Dual Pixel sensor), and the OIS was slightly less effective at this high resolution.
Video Sample #3 : Piano (1080p with HDR10+)
The Samsung Galaxy S10 (US | UK | MY) uses the same camera as the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (US | UK | MY), and they both support HDR10+ video recording.
However, many devices still do not support HDR10+. Neither does YouTube. So check out what happens when you try to view a HDR10+ video on a non-HDR10+ platform.
Video Sample #4 : Piano (4K with HDR10+)
Just like with the earlier 1080p video, this HDR10+ video appears washed-out when viewed on a device or platform that does not support HDR10+.
Note that this is not a criticism of the HDR10+ video recording. The videos look great on the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (US | UK | MY). We are just demonstrating what happens if you try to view them on non-HDR displays.
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Video Sample #5 : Street Market (1080p)
The Samsung Galaxy S10 (US | UK | MY) uses the same camera as the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (US | UK | MY), with the same OIS and EIS capability.
So we recycled the samples from the Galaxy S10+, which demonstrated excelled image stabilisation.
Video Sample #6 : Street Market (4K)
Its image stabilisation capabilities were not diminished with the higher resolution. Overall – very good OIS and EIS performance.
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Work Performance – PCMark
We tested the Samsung Galaxy S10’s performance using PCMark, which simulates work applications like web browsing, playing video, writing text and editing photos.
The Samsung Galaxy S10’s Exynos 9820 greatly improved on the mediocre work performance of the Exynos 9810 used in the Galaxy S9 Plus, and the Galaxy Note9.
Despite using the same old 15 watt adaptive fast charger as the Galaxy S9 Plus, and the Galaxy Note9, the Samsung Galaxy S10 (US | UK | MY) has significantly improved fast charging performance by about 17%.
Even though the Galaxy S10 has about the same battery capacity as the Galaxy S9 Plus, it fully recharged its battery 17.5 minutes faster.
This gives it an improved battery life : recharging ratio of 7.33 : 1. A rule of thumb – for one hour of battery life, charge it for 8 minutes.
The fastest recharging happened up to the 90% level. This took just 55 minutes. Then the recharging speed slowed down, and it took a further 23 minutes to top up the remaining 10%.
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Samsung Galaxy S10 – Our Verdict + Award
Despite Apple slacking on the job, Samsung continues to push the boundaries of smartphone technology. Perhaps, it’s the clear and present danger from HUAWEI. Perhaps it’s the fear of declining smartphone sales worldwide.
Whatever the reason – Samsung delivered another killer smartphone in the Samsung Galaxy S10!
The Samsung Galaxy S10 (US | UK | MY) is, as we would expect, FASTER and comes with even more memory and storage than its predecessor. But that’s not why we think it’s a great smartphone.
They just packed a large 6.1-inch display, a 3,400 mAh battery, and an extra camera into a much smaller, thinner and lighter device! This is a remarkable feat of engineering.
We also want to salute Samsung for introducing the ability to record HDR10+ videos, although we have to point out that HDR10+ support is still limited. Samsung also seemed to have forgotten to add the ability to convert the videos.
But if you already have a TV or monitor that supports HDR10+, you can start creating HDR10+ videos with your Galaxy S10 Plus! And remember – HDR10+ is the future. It’s a matter of time before you upgrade to a HDR10+ display or television.
The Samsung Galaxy S10 (US | UK | MY) is not perfect, of course. Samsung still has not done much to improve its audio recording quality, even as they improved its audio output. And the relocated Power button always seems to be a thumb too far to press…
Its Wireless PowerShare feature is interesting and quite useful on-the-go. However, its slow recharging speed means its utility is largely limited to small devices like the Galaxy Buds and the Galaxy Watch. Recharging other smartphones is painfully slow, and should be relied on only in emergencies.
But its few faults are testament to the full decade of evolution behind its development. We continue to be impressed by each iteration of the Galaxy family, and the Samsung Galaxy S10 (US | UK | MY) is, in our opinion, a worthy successor to the excellent Galaxy S9.
There is no doubt that the Samsung Galaxy S10 is a truly great smartphone, and worthy of our Editor’s Choice Award! Great job, Samsung!
Where To Buy The Samsung S10?
Here are some current direct sale links (prices accurate as of 29 July 2019) :
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Samsung Malaysia just unveiled the second part of their iChanged campaign – a Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus Try + Buy Promotion!
Find out what FREE GIFTS you will get when you try and/or buy a Samsung Galaxy S10!
The Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus Try + Buy Promotion
Samsung Malaysia is offering those who try out the Samsung Galaxy S10+ (128 GB)a free gift, with a second free gift if they decide to purchase it!
Free Samsung Galaxy Fit e
Customers who try the Samsung Galaxy S10+ (128 GB) for 21 days will receive a FREE Samsung Galaxy Fit e worth RM 139 (~US$33 / ~£26), upon returning the full set in good condition.
Free Samsung Galaxy Fit e + Samsung Galaxy Buds
Customers who try the Samsung Galaxy S10+ (128 GB) for 21 days and decide to purchase it will receive a FREE pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds, in addition to a FREE Samsung Galaxy Fit e!
That’s a total value of RM 638 (~US$154 / ~£121)!
Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus Try + Buy Details
Promotion Period : 14 – 28 June 2019 Location : Samsung Experience Store @ The Gardens Time : 10 AM to 10 PM daily
You will receive a call from Samsung Malaysia customer service from 22 June to 27 June, to confirm that you may visit the Samsung Experience Store at the Gardens between 28 June and 7 July 2019.
At the Samsung Experience Store, you will need to make a full payment of RM 3,699 as deposit for the Samsung Galaxy S10+ (128 GB).
Samsung staff members will perform Smart Switch for you on the spot.
If you decide NOT to purchase the Samsung Galaxy S10+ (128 GB), you must return the unit in good condition and with all accessories by 28 July 2019 for a full refund of the deposit.
Please note that the deposit for the Samsung Galaxy S10+ (128 GB) will not be refunded, if you decide to return the unit from 29 July onwards.
The Samsung iChanged Campaign
The Samsung iChanged campaign features real Malaysians who experience a transformation of their lives through the Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphones.
Samsung hopes the video will inspire YOU to discover what you can do with the Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphones.
The Samsung iChanged campaign showcases the beauty of breaking away from what people think ‘you should do’, and embraces one’s true self by pushing the boundaries and doing what you think you can’t.
You will be able to catch a glimpse of the iChanged campaign on various billboards, buses and other spaces around KL city.
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Samsung Malaysia just launched their iChanged campaign, with twoGalaxy S10 deals!
Get inspired by the iChanged campaign, and find out what you’ll get when you purchase a new Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphone!
The Samsung iChanged Campaign
The Samsung iChanged campaign features real Malaysians who experience a transformation of their lives through the Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphones.
Samsung hopes the video will inspire YOU to discover what you can do with the Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphones.
The Samsung iChanged campaign showcases the beauty of breaking away from what people think ‘you should do’, and embraces one’s true self by pushing the boundaries and doing what you think you can’t.
You will be able to catch a glimpse of the iChanged campaign on various billboards, buses and other spaces around KL city.
The Samsung iChanged Galaxy S10 Deals
To celebrate the Samsung iChanged campaign, Samsung Malaysia is offering these Galaxy S10 deals from 31 May until 31 July 2019.
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Samsung Malaysia just announced the awesome 2019 Samsung Raya Sale with RM 322,400 (~US$77,400) worth of prizes! Here are the full details!
The 2019 Samsung Raya Sale
To celebrate the upcoming Raya holidays, Samsung Malaysia is doubling the winnings this year to a whopping RM 322,400 (~US$77,400) for their 2019 Samsung Raya Sale!
With the tagline Raya Bersama, Lagi Gembira!, the 2019 Samsung Raya Sale will span from 15 May until 16 June 2019.
All you have to do is buy any one of the selected Samsung Galaxy devices during that period, to stand a chance to win these amazing prizes!
10 X Grand Prizes : The Galaxy Family Bundle (each worth RM 8,484!)
Ten lucky winners will each receive the phenomenal Galaxy Family Bundle, which consists of :
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The world’s first 5G smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, just made its debut in South Korea and the United States. Here is everything you need to know about the new Galaxy S10 5G smartphone!
Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Debuts In South Korea!
Smartphones users in South Korea were, naturally, the first to experience the thrill of 5G, with the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G smartphone.
But the US was right behind – it is now available for pre-order exclusively with Verizon!
5G Means More Speed
5G delivers mobile Internet at speeds that are 20 times faster than 4G! Such high speed Internet connectivity will make cloud services much more useful and ubiquitous.
Thanks to the high download and upload speeds, it will accelerate the adoption of high-definition streaming content. Ultimately, this means a better viewing experience for 5G users.
Online Gaming And Sports
5G will change the ways smartphone users engage in online gaming, watch sports events and enjoy other content such as music streaming.
The greatly-accelerated speeds will shorten response time so much that users will experience an almost real-time response with most types of content.
This means more enjoyable live telecasts of sporting events, and first-person or racing games.
5G technology will also allow developers to create more immersive content in higher resolution than is possible with current 4G technology.
5G Powers Augmented Reality (AR)
5G also brings AR to life. The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G uses AR in its 3D Depth Camera to deliver better video content and sharper images.
The camera also comes with a Quick Measure feature that analyses size and distance of objects so users can take more precise pictures.
Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Key Specifications Compared
In this table, we compared its key specifications against the Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10 smartphones.
Specifications
Samsung Galaxy S10 5G
Samsung Galaxy S10+
Samsung Galaxy S10
Display
6.7-inch curved edge display
- Dynamic AMOLED with HDR10+
- 1440 x 3040 pixels (502 ppi)
6.4-inch curved edge display
- Dynamic AMOLED with HDR10+
- 1440 x 3040 pixels (495 ppi)
6.1-inch curved edge display
- Dynamic AMOLED with HDR10+
- 1440 x 3040 pixels (550 ppi)
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Samsung is giving away an original Marvel Superhero cover for every purchase of its Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphone! Here are the full details!
Get A Marvel Superhero Cover For Your Samsung Galaxy S10
Samsung customers who purchase any Samsung Galaxy S10+ or Galaxy S10 smartphone will be rewarded with a FREEexclusive Marvel Cover with a Captain America, Iron Man or Avengers logo.
Each Marvel Superhero cover is worth RM 159 and is part of Samsung‘s promotion of the new Avengers: Endgame movie that will open at the cinemas on 24th April 2019.
The Samsung Galaxy S10 Marvel Cover Promotion Details
This FREE Samsung Galaxy S10 Marvel Superhero Cover promotion applies to all purchases of:
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Well, the 1TB Galaxy S10+ is now here, and it comes with a FREEGalaxy A9 2018 smartphone! Here are the full details!
The 1TB Galaxy S10 Plus Is Here!
Like the “regular” Galaxy S10 Plus models, the 1TB Galaxy S10 Plus runs on Samsung Exynos 9820 (worldwide), or the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (United States). They are both great flagship-class mobile platforms, with eight CPU cores and a fast GPU.
They are all powered by a large 4,100 mAh lithium-ion battery that supports QC 2.0 fast-charging and Wireless PowerShare.
The regular Galaxy S10 Plus models come with 8 GB of LPDDR4X memory, but the 1TB Galaxy S10 Plus goes all out with a whopping 12 GB of LPDDR4x memory!
On top of that, it has an incredible 1 TB of internal storage, courtesy of the new 1TB Samsung eUFS chip. The regular Galaxy S10 Plus models, in comparison, come with either 128 GB or 512 GB of storage.
Either way, the 1TB Galaxy S10 comes with more memory and storage than many computers out there!
Premium Ceramic Back
It also boasts the 6.4-inch Infinity-O display, with a Dynamic AMOLED panel that is HDR10+ certified, and reproduces DCI-P3 colour range, with a maximum brightness of 1200 nits.
All Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus models are protected in the front by the latest Gorilla Glass 6, which is about twice as tough as Gorilla Glass 5. It will withstand over 15 drops from a height of 1 meter on a rough surface.
But unlike the “regular” Galaxy S10 Plus models, the 1TB Galaxy S10 Plus comes with a premium Ceramic back in two colour options – Ceramic White, or Ceramic Black.
The Ceramic Back offers more than just slightly different colour options. It actually offers “extra strength, durability and better resistance to scratches“ as well as an “inner layer of scatter-protection film“.
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The Samsung Galaxy S10 comes with a variety of colour options, including two premium ceramic backs! Which do YOU prefer?
Updated @ 2019-03-19 :Added confirmed details of the Samsung Galaxy S10+ premium ceramic backs, as well as the Gorilla Glass 5 backs.
Originally posted @ 2019-03-04
Samsung Galaxy S10 Models
Samsung officially released three models. The standard Samsung Galaxy S10 model will have two variants
a base model with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage
a higher-end model with 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage
Like its predecessor, the Galaxy S9+, there will be a larger Galaxy S10+ model with three variants too :
a base model with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage
a higher-end model with 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage
a premium model with 12 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage
How did Samsung double storage capacity to 1 TB? Read about the1TB Samsung eUFS chip!
On top of that, they will introduce an entry-level model – the Galaxy S10e, with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB or 256 GB of storage. However, the Galaxy S10e (256GB) model appears to be limited to the United States and Canada.
Unfortunately, there is no sign of the Prism Blue, Flamingo Pink or Canary Yellow colours. As mentioned in our Galaxy S10 primer, not all colours are available in every country.
The Samsung Galaxy S10+ with 512 GB or 1 TB of storage comes with the premium Ceramic White or Ceramic Black options. Let’s compare them to the regular Prism White and Prism Black colours.
According to our source at Samsung, the ceramic back offers “extra strength, durability and better resistance to scratches“. In addition, it has an additional “inner layer of scatter-protection film“.
In addition, Samsung revealed that the ceramic backs are a result of “an intense 200-hour long manufacturing process“. So these premium ceramic backs are more than just about colour and looks!
The Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e are said to be protected by the latest Gorilla Glass 6, which is about twice as tough as Gorilla Glass 5. It will withstand over 15 drops from a height of 1 meter on a rough surface.
However, they are only protected by Gorilla Glass 6in the front. Their backs are protected by Gorilla Glass 5, except for premium Galaxy S10+ models.
As mentioned in the previous section, premium Samsung Galaxy S10+ models with 512 GB or 1 TB of storage have ceramic backs that are tougher and more scratch-resistant.
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Here are the most exciting Samsung smartphone of the first quarter of 2019 – the Samsung Galaxy S10, and they introduced not one, not two, but THREE of them!
Here is everything you need to know about three new Galaxy S10 smartphones – their key features, prices, specifications… EVERYTHING!
Updated @ 2019-03-12 : Added five videos and new sections on its actual Gorilla Glass protection, and the official range of Galaxy S10 cases.
Updated @ 2019-02-26 : Added six videos and two new pages on the Samsung Galaxy S10’s key features.
Updated @ 2019-02-20 :Added the leaked Norwegian TV ad, and updated specifications.
Updated @ 2019-02-16 :Added more features, and updated specifications.
Originally posted @ 2019-02-15
Samsung Galaxy S10 Models
Samsung officially released three models. The standard Samsung Galaxy S10 model will have two variants
a base model with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage
a higher-end model with 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage
Like its predecessor, the Galaxy S9+, there will be a larger Galaxy S10+ model with three variants too :
a base model with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage
a higher-end model with 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage
a premium model with 12 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage
How did Samsung double storage capacity to 1 TB? Read about the1TB Samsung eUFS chip!
On top of that, they will introduce an entry-level model – the Galaxy S10e, with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB or 256 GB of storage. However, the Galaxy S10e (256GB) model appears to be limited to the United States and Canada.
Finally, the rumoured 5G-capable Galaxy S10 5G model with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, but no microSD card slot will appear later.
Here is the official price list for the known Samsung Galaxy S10 models and variants. It also shows you what variants are available in certain countries, and which are not.
Prices
S10+
(1 TB)
S10+
(512 GB)
S10+
(128 GB)
S10
(512 GB)
S10
(128 GB)
S10e
(256 GB)
S10e
(128 GB)
US
$1,599.99
$1,249.99
$999.99
$1,149.99
$899.99
$789.99
$749.99
Canada
-
-
C$1,419.99
C$1,589.99
C$1,259.99
C$1,159.99
C$1,019.99
UK
£1,399
£1,099
£899
£999
£799
-
£669
Europe
€1,599.99
€1,299.99
€999.99
€1,099.99
€899.99
-
€749.99
China
￥12,000
￥9,000
￥7,300
￥8,000
￥6,300
-
￥5,300
Australia
A$2,399
A$1,849
-
A$1,699
A$1,349
-
A$1,199
India
₹117,900
₹91,900
₹73,900
₹84,900
₹66,900
-
₹55,900
Malaysia
-
RM 4,599
RM 3,699
-
RM 3,299
-
RM 2,699
Singapore
S$2,198
S$1,798
S$1,398
-
S$1,298
-
-
Indonesia
Rp 23,999,000
Rp 18,499,000
Rp 13,999,000
-
Rp 12,999,000
-
Rp 10,499,000
Philippines
P89,990
-
P55,990
-
P49,990
-
P39,990
Thailand
-
THB 44,900
THB 35,900
-
THB 31,900
-
-
With the pre-order deals and roadshow sales over, all Samsung Galaxy S10 models are now available for sale at these online stores in Malaysia :
Unfortunately, there is no sign of the Prism Blue, Flamingo Pink or Canary Yellow colours. As mentioned in our Galaxy S10 primer, not all colours are available in every country.
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New Flagship Platforms
All four models will run on either the new Samsung Exynos 9820 (worldwide), or the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (United States) platforms.
The Samsung Exynos 9820 has a triple-cluster architecture with a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) (like the Kirin 980). Samsung says that it will deliver these performance advantages over the Exynos 9810 :
20% better single core performance,
15% better multi-core performance, and
40% better power efficiency
7X faster AI performance
Built on the 8 nm LPP FinFET process technology, it also boasts 10% lower power consumption, compared to the last generation 10 nm LPP process.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, on the other hand, is fabricated on the 7 nm process technology. It also uses a triple-cluster architecture, and comes with an Adreno 640 GPU and an X24 LTE modem that supports Cat20 download and uploads.
More Memory + Storage!
All four models have a lot more memory and storage :
The highest-endS10+ model has a whopping 12 GB of memory.
Storage capacities have also been expanded, with a 1 TB storage option thanks to the new Samsung eUFS chip.
The S10e comes with either 128 GB or 256 GB of storage.
The S10 andS10+comes with either 128 GB or 512 GB of storage.
The highest-end S10+ model comes with 1 TB of storage.
And if that’s not enough, all three models come with a hybrid SIM slot, where the second SIM slot can support a microSD card of up to 512 GB in capacity.
Infinity-O Display
All four models will have the new Infinity-O displays, with circular or pill-shaped holes for the front cameras. This allows Samsung to deliver a screen-to-body ratio in excess of 90%.
The S10e has 5.8-inch flat display, with 1080 x 2280 pixels (438 poi)
The S10 has a 6.1-inch display with curved edges, and 1440 x 3040 pixels (550 ppi(
The S10+ has a 6.4-inch display with curved edges, and 1440 x 3040 pixels (495 ppi)
The regular S10, and the cheaper S10e (S10 Lite), have a circular hole because they only have a single front camera.
The largerS10+ (also known as the S10 Plus) has a pill-shaped hole because it has two front cameras. In addition to a regular selfie camera, they have an ultra wide-angle selfie camera.
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Dynamic AMOLED Panel
All three models use the next-generation Dynamic AMOLED panels that are HDR10+ certified. They are literally the best smartphone displays in the industry right now, capable of producing 100% of the DCI-P3 colour range, with a maximum brightness of 1200 nits.
These Dynamic AMOLED panels were also engineered to reduce blue light by 42% without changing how colours appear. This would make for more comfortable viewing with less eyestrain, especially at night.
Gorilla Glass 6 + Gorilla Glass 5
The Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphones are said to be protected by the latest Gorilla Glass 6, but that’s not entirely accurate. Let us summarise its protection for you :
Premium S10+ : Gorilla Glass 6 protects the front, while Ceramic protects the back.
S10+ and S10 : Gorilla Glass 6 protects the front, while Gorilla Glass 5 protects the back.
S10e : Gorilla Glass 5 protects the front and back.
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More Cameras
They all boast a higher resolution front camera, with a Dual Pixel sensor for faster and more accurate autofocus :
S10e and S10 :10 MP Dual Pixel sensor with f/1.9 lens
S10+ :10 MP Dual Pixel sensor with f/1.9 lens + 8 MP depth sensor with f/2.2 lens
The depth sensor in the Galaxy S10+ adds Live Focus capability for the first time to a front camera.
In the back, they feature either a dual-camera system, or triple-camera system.
S10e :12 MP dual-aperture camera (f/1.5 and f/2.4) + 16 MP ultra wide-angle camera (f/2.2)
S10 and S10+ :12 MP dual-aperture camera (f/1.5 and f/2.4) + 16 MP ultra wide-angle camera (f/2.2) + 12 MP telephoto camera (f/2.4)
Improved Super Slow-mo
Samsung doubled the Super Slow-mo recording time from 0.2-0.4 seconds to 0.4-0.8 seconds in all four models. Unfortunately, the video resolution is still limited to 720p at 960 fps.
Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Sensor
To achieve a much greater display-to-body ratio, the S10 and S10+ will come with an in-display fingerprint sensor.
The cheaper S10e (represented by the grey model on the left here), will have a fingerprint sensor embedded into its Power button – a feature first seen in the Samsung Galaxy A7 2018.
In-display fingerprint sensors have already been introduced in smartphones like the OPPO R17 Pro, but these use optical sensors that basically take pictures for a 2D profile.
This new in-display fingerprint sensor uses ultrasonic technology, which uses ultrasound waves to take 3D profiles of the user’s fingerprints. This is said to be far more reliable and accurate than optical sensors.
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Battery + Charging
All four models will come with a larger battery, with improved charging capabilities.
S10e :3,100 mAh battery + QC 2.0 fast charging + Wireless PowerShare
S10 :3,400 mAh battery + QC 2.0 fast charging + Wireless PowerShare
S10+ :4,100 mAh battery + QC 2.0 fast charging + Wireless PowerShare
The Wireless PowerShare feature is particularly cool and useful. It allows Galaxy S10 smartphones to function as a wireless charger for any Qi-certified device!
Official Galaxy S10 Cases
Not all Samsung Galaxy S10 models will come with a bundled bumper case. To accommodate those who need better protection, Samsung offers six different type of cases with matching colours!
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Samsung Galaxy S10 Specification Comparison
Specifications
Samsung Galaxy S10+
Samsung Galaxy S10
Samsung Galaxy S10E
Display
6.4-inch curved edge display
- Dynamic AMOLED with HDR10+
- 1440 x 3040 pixels (495 ppi)
6.1-inch curved edge display
- Dynamic AMOLED with HDR10+
- 1440 x 3040 pixels (550 ppi)
5.8-inch flat display
- Dynamic AMOLED with HDR10+
- 1080 x 2280 pixels (438 ppi)
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To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Galaxy S family of premium smartphones, Samsung launched TEN Galaxy S10 smartphones into the stratosphere… LITERALLY. Here is our full coverage of the Samsung Galaxy S10 space launch and the Be Unbeaten contest!
The Samsung Galaxy S10 Space Launch!
For the very first time, a smartphone gets launched into the stratosphere, and it is apt that Samsung chose their 10th generation Samsung Galaxy S10. In fact, they sent not one, not two… but TEN of them, just because the Galaxy S10 is their 10th anniversary Galaxy S smartphone.
The payload of ten Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphones was hoisted by a high-altitude balloon to an altitude of 80,000 feet. At the very top, the Samsung Galaxy S10 will take a bird’s eye shot of the earth.
Samsung promises that the 4K video taken will be brighter and with more dynamic range than any other smartphone, thanks to its pro-grade camera and the new ability to record videos in HDR10+.
Be Unbeaten Contest
The public was invited to be part of this historic Galaxy S10 space launch by predicting where the payload will land through photos of its 4K video feed. All they had to do was drop the pin on the location they think the payload will land!
The ten participants with the closest location to the actual landing spot each walked home with a Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphone! Congratulations!
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What do most people do when they take out the new Galaxy S10 smartphone for the first time? Pop it into a protective case, of course! Let’s take a look at the new range of official Samsung Galaxy S10 cases!
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Leather Cover / Leather Back Cover
The Leather Cover (also known as the Leather Back Cover) is made from calfskin and has aluminium buttons
The Protective Standing Cover (also known as the Rugged Protective Cover) protects your Galaxy S10 against drops and falls, while also propping it up at two viewing angles.
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Samsung Malaysia just kicked off the Galaxy S10 Roadshow at Mid Valley Megamall from 8 – 10 March 2019! Don’t miss these special Galaxy S10 deals and RM 1,000 cash rebate at the three Galaxy S10 roadshows across Malaysia!
The Samsung Galaxy S10 Roadshow Kicks Off!
Samsung Malaysia officially kicked off the three day Galaxy S10 roadshow today, at three locations from 8 – 10 March 2019.
Region
Location
Time
Northern
Queensbay Mall, Penang
10:00 AM to 10:30 PM
Central
Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur
10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Southern
AEON Tebrau City, Johor Bahru
10:00 AM to 11:00 PM (Friday + Saturday) 10;00 AM to 10:00 PM (Sunday)
Look at the early morning crowd at Mid Valley Megamall!
From 8 – 10 March 2019, Samsung Malaysia is offering these Galaxy S10 deals if you purchase a Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ or Galaxy S10e smartphone from the Samsung Galaxy S10 roadshow,
Make sure you are there EARLY because there are only a limited number of Golden Tickets, each of which will entitle you to the following free gifts for every purchase!
Samsung Galaxy S10+ (512 GB)
Samsung Galaxy S10 or S10+ (128 GB)
Samsung Galaxy S10e (128 GB)
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active + Screen Protection Plus Total Value :RM 1,079
Samsung Galaxy Buds + Screen Protection Plus Total Value :RM 779
Note : Both purchases must be in a single receipt and made either from Samsung Experience Store or Mass Merchant counter only on the same day. This promotion is not valid for purchase at operator / telco counters.
Screen Protection Plus covers one-time cracked screen replacement as a result of accidental damage within standard warranty period and the one year extended warranty.
A service fee of RM100 will be charged for the screen replacement.
Samsung Galaxy S10 Deals Eligibility
The Samsung Galaxy S10 Roadshow and its offers are open to all residents of Malaysia, including residents and non-residents, as long as they are 18 years of age as of 8 March 2019.
Only employees and immediate family members of Samsung Malaysia, and their affiliates or related companies, distributors, retailers, advertising and promotion agencies are not qualified for these promotions.
Customers may purchase as many units as they wish, but the free gifts are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
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Samsung is kicking off a massive roadshow from 8 – 10 March 2019, so if you miss the pre-order deals, make sure you grab these special Galaxy S10 deals and cash rebate at their coming roadshows!
Updated @ 2019-03-06 : A major update with changes to the Galaxy S10 roadshow deals, including the cash rebate and deal eligibility details!
Originally posted @ 2019-03-01
The Samsung Galaxy S10 Deals
From 8 – 10 March 2019, Samsung Malaysia is offering these Galaxy S10 deals if you purchase a Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ or Galaxy S10e smartphone from the Samsung Galaxy S10 roadshow,
Make sure you are there EARLY because there are only a limited number of Golden Tickets, each of which will entitle you to the following free gifts for every purchase!
Samsung Galaxy S10+ (512 GB)
Samsung Galaxy S10 or S10+ (128 GB)
Samsung Galaxy S10e (128 GB)
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active + Screen Protection Plus Total Value :RM 1,079
Samsung Galaxy Buds + Screen Protection Plus Total Value :RM 779
Note : Both purchases must be in a single receipt and made either from Samsung Experience Store or Mass Merchant counter only on the same day. This promotion is not valid for purchase at operator / telco counters.
Screen Protection Plus covers one-time cracked screen replacement as a result of accidental damage within standard warranty period and the one year extended warranty.
A service fee of RM100 will be charged for the screen replacement.
Samsung Galaxy S10 Deals Eligibility
The Samsung Galaxy S10 Roadshow and its offers are open to all residents of Malaysia, including residents and non-residents, as long as they are 18 years of age as of 8 March 2019.
Only employees and immediate family members of Samsung Malaysia, and their affiliates or related companies, distributors, retailers, advertising and promotion agencies are not qualified for these promotions.
Customers may purchase as many units as they wish, but the free gifts are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
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The new Samsung Galaxy S10 deals are some of the best we have seen in recent years, but they vary from country to country.
Let’s take a look at the Samsung Galaxy S10 deals they are offering worldwide, and see which country has the best Galaxy S10 deals!
Samsung Galaxy S10 Deals Worldwide Compared!
Samsung has always supported the launch of their flagship devices with exciting pre-order deals. The Samsung Galaxy S10 is no different, with a plethora of early bird deals all over the world.
Comparison Of Galaxy S10 Deals
This table compares the various Galaxy S10 deals that are currently on offer for the three Galaxy S10 models.
Generally, Asian countries have the best Samsung Galaxy S10 deals. Here are some notable deals :
Malaysia : Buying the Galaxy S10+ or S10 will get you either a Galaxy Watch, or a 7-inch Galaxy Tab A tablet + a pair of Galaxy Buds wireless earphones!
Singapore : Buying the Galaxy S10+ or S10 will get you a Wireless Charger Duo Paid + a pair of Galaxy Buds!
Indonesia : You’ll get a free 32-inch Samsung Smart TV with a Samsung Galaxy S10 purchase!
The Philippines : Buying a Samsung Galaxy S10+ will get you either a 42-inch Smart TV or a 32-inch HD TV!
In the US, UK, Europe and Australia, the Samsung Galaxy S10 deals entered around a free pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds wireless earphones.
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Samsung just revealed their 10th Anniversary Galaxy smartphone – the Samsung Galaxy S10! Only this time, it won’t be just one or two devices… but THREE of them. Here are the official Samsung Galaxy S10 price list and specifications!
Updated @ 2019-02-23 :Added details of the Samsung Galaxy S10e (256GB) model, as well as the official prices for four more regions and countries.
Originally posted @ 2019-02-21
Samsung Galaxy S10 Models
Samsung officially released three models. The standard Samsung Galaxy S10 model will have two variants
a base model with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage
a higher-end model with 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage
Like its predecessor, the Galaxy S9+, there will be a larger Galaxy S10+ model with two variants too :
a base model with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage
a higher-end model with 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage
a premium model with 12 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage
On top of that, they will introduce an entry-level model – the Galaxy S10e, with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB or 256 GB of storage. However, the Galaxy S10e (256GB) model appears to be limited to the United States.
Finally, the rumoured 5G-capable Galaxy S10 5G model with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, but no microSD card slot will appear later.
Here is the official price list for the known Samsung Galaxy S10 models and variants. It also shows you what variants are available in certain countries, and which are not.
Prices
S10+
(1 TB)
S10+
(512 GB)
S10+
(128 GB)
S10
(512 GB)
S10
(128 GB)
S10e
(256 GB)
S10e
(128 GB)
US
$1,599.99
$1,249.99
$999.99
$1,149.99
$899.99
$789.99
$749.99
Canada
-
-
C$1,419.99
C$1,589.99
C$1,259.99
C$1,159.99
C$1,019.99
UK
£1,399
£1,099
£899
£999
£799
-
£669
Europe
€1,599.99
€1,299.99
€999.99
€1,099.99
€899.99
-
€749.99
China
￥12,000
￥9,000
￥7,300
￥8,000
￥6,300
-
￥5,300
Australia
A$2,399
A$1,849
-
A$1,699
A$1,349
-
A$1,199
India
₹117,900
₹91,900
₹73,900
₹84,900
₹66,900
-
₹55,900
Malaysia
-
RM 4,599
RM 3,699
-
RM 3,299
-
RM 2,699
Singapore
S$2,198
S$1,798
S$1,398
-
S$1,298
-
-
Indonesia
Rp 23,999,000
Rp 18,499,000
Rp 13,999,000
-
Rp 12,999,000
-
Rp 10,499,000
Philippines
P89,990
-
P55,990
-
P49,990
-
P39,990
Thailand
-
THB 44,900
THB 35,900
-
THB 31,900
-
-
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The Samsung Galaxy S10 has officially been launched, and as usual, Samsung prepared some sweet deals for early adopters. In this article, we will share with you the Samsung Galaxy S10 Malaysia pre-order deals!
Samsung Galaxy S10 Malaysia Price List
While Samsung launched six variants, only four variants will be available for purchase during the pre-order and initial sale period. They may, or may not, bring in the other variants at a later date.
Galaxy S10+ (8 GB + 512 GB) : RM 4,599
Galaxy S10+ (8 GB + 128 GB) : RM 3,699
Galaxy S10 (8 GB + 128 GB) : RM 3,299
Galaxy S10e (6 GB + 128 GB) : RM 2,699
Samsung Galaxy S10 Malaysia Pre-Order Deals
Samsung Galaxy S10e (128 GB)
If you pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S10e (128 GB), you will be entitled to free gifts worth RM 659 :
Samsung Galaxy Buds
Samsung Screen Protection
Samsung Galaxy S10 (128 GB)
If you pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S10 (128 GB), you will be entitled to free gifts worth RM 1,298 :
Samsung Galaxy Tab A (7.0)
Samsung Galaxy Buds
Samsung Screen Protection
Samsung Galaxy S10+ (128 GB)
If you pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S10+ (128 GB), you will be entitled to free gifts worth RM 1,298 :
Samsung Galaxy Tab A (7.0)
Samsung Galaxy Buds
Samsung Screen Protection
Samsung Galaxy S10+ (512 GB)
If you pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S10+ (128 GB), you will be entitled to free gifts worth RM 1,479 :
Samsung Galaxy Watch (42 mm)
Samsung Protection Plus
What Is Screen Protection / Protection Plus?
Screen Protection covers one-time cracked screen replacement as a result of accidental damage within standard warranty period. A service fee of RM100 will be charged for the screen replacement.
Protection Plus covers one-time cracked screen replacement as a result of accidental damage within standard warranty period and the one year extended warranty. A service fee of RM100 will be charged for the screen replacement.
Samsung will kick off the Galaxy S10 Malaysia pre-order at 10:00 AM sharp on Friday, 22 February 2019. The pre-order will end at 11:59 PM on Thursday, 28 February 2019.
Eligibility
The Samsung Galaxy S10 Malaysia pre-order is only open to Malaysian citizens who are 18 years or older. You must be able to produce your Malaysian identity card (MyKad).
However, Samsung employees and their immediate family members, Samsung-related agencies, retailers and dealers are NOT eligible.
Every qualified customer is only allowed to pre-order TWO (2) units of any Samsung Galaxy S10 model.
Payment
Each pre-order requires a deposit of RM 300, which is not refundable and not transferable. The balance will be paid upon collection.
Collection
Devices under the Samsung Galaxy S10 Malaysia pre-order programme will be available for collection between 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 6 March 2019 and 10:00 PM on Sunday, 17 March 2019.
Please make sure you collect your pre-ordered devices, or your pre-order cancelled and your deposit will be forfeited!
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It also leaked the new Samsung Galaxy Buds. These new wireless earphones are the expected successor to last year’s Gear IconX.
In fact, we believe that Samsung will bundle the Galaxy Buds for free with every Samsung Galaxy S10 pre-order! We also understand that the Samsung Galaxy Buds will b e available in a bright Canary Yellow colour option, as well as Black and White.
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Yesterday, Samsung held their first GLOBAL Samsung Galaxy UNPACKED event in Malaysia, unveiling the new Galaxy A 2018 series. It featured the recently-announced Samsung Galaxy A7 2018, and the world’s first smartphone with a quad lens camera – the Galaxy A9 2018!
As usual, Samsung brought in a slew of Korean celebrities for the party. Check out the whole event!
At 5 PM on 11 October 2018, Samsung President and CEO DJ Koh stepped up and unveiled the Galaxy A9 2018 to the world. And we were there in the front row!
Although we earlier thought that DJ Koh would reveal the Samsung foldable smartphone – the Galaxy X / F / XF, Samsung only launched the Galaxy A9 2018, which features 4 cameras. It fits perfectly with their tagline – Four X Fun or 4x Fun.
As we had also earlier revealed, the recently-announced Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) made an appearance in the launch. It may not have four rear cameras, but it has THREE rear cameras and if you add the single front camera, it has FOUR cameras in total… so heck, 4x Fun too1 🙂
In addition to members of the media from all over the world, Samsung has invited 200 lucky Samsung fans to witness the first Galaxy UNPACKED event in Malaysia. They were selected after sharing photos taken with their Samsung Galaxy devices.
This emphasis on photography ties in with the Samsung Galaxy A9 2018’s key selling point of mobile photography using its four cameras.
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