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 the 1TB 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.
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Samsung Galaxy S10 Price + Availability
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 :
Here are some direct purchase / pre-order links :
- Samsung Galaxy S10e (128 GB, Prism Black) : $749.99 | £669
- Samsung Galaxy S10e (128 GB, Prism White) : £669
- Samsung Galaxy S10e (128 GB, Prism Green) : £669
- Samsung Galaxy S10e (128 GB, Prism Yellow) : £669
- Samsung Galaxy S10 (128 GB, Prism Black) : $899.99 | £799 | RM 3,299
- Samsung Galaxy S10 (128 GB, Prism White) : £799 | RM 3,299
- Samsung Galaxy S10 (128 GB, Prism Green) : £799 | RM 3,299
- Samsung Galaxy S10 (512 GB, Prism White) : £999
- Samsung Galaxy S10 (512 GB, Prism Green) : £999
- Samsung Galaxy S10+ (128 GB, Prism Black) : £899 | RM 3,699
- Samsung Galaxy S10+ (128 GB, Prism White) : £899 | RM 3,699
- Samsung Galaxy S10+ (128 GB, Prism Green) : £899 | RM 3,699
- Samsung Galaxy S10+ (512 GB, Ceramic Black) : £1,099 | RM 4,599
- Samsung Galaxy S10+ (512 GB, Ceramic White) : £1,099 | RM 4,599
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Samsung Galaxy S10 Colour Options
The Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e are available in four main colour options :
- Prism White
- Prism Black
- Prism Green
- Prism Blue
In addition, the Samsung Galaxy S10+ will also be available in two, premium Ceramic models :
- Ceramic Black
- Ceramic White.
While the Samsung Galaxy S10e is available in two additional fun colours :
- Flamingo Pink
- Canary Yellow
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.
Recommended : Samsung Galaxy S10 Colour + Ceramic Model Comparisons!
Next Page > Samsung Galaxy S10 Key Features
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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 S10e has 6 GB of memory – 2 GB more than the Samsung Galaxy S9.
- The S10 and S10+ have 8 GB of memory – 2 GB more than the Galaxy S9+)
- The highest-end S10+ model has a whopping 12 GB of memory.
- The S10e comes with either 128 GB or 256 GB of storage.
- The S10 and S10+ 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 larger S10+ (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!
- Clear View Cover / S-View Flip Cover : RM 209 / US$ 59.99 / £50
- LED View Cover / LED Wallet Cover : RM 239 / US$ 64.99 / £55
- LED Cover / LED Back Cover : RM 209 / US$ 59.99 / £50
- Leather Cover / Leather Back Cover : RM 189 / US$ 59.99 / £50
- Protective Standing Cover / Rugged Protective Cover : RM 139 / US$ 34.99 / £30
- Silicon Cover : RM 109 / US$ 29.99 / £25
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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) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (front) Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (back) IP68 dust + water resistance | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (front) Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (back) IP68 dust + water resistance | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (front + back) IP68 dust + water resistance |
| Operating System | Android 9.0 with One UI | Android 9.0 with One UI | Android 9.0 with One UI |
| Platform | Samsung Exynos 9820, or Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Samsung Exynos 9820, or Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Samsung Exynos 9820, or Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| Memory | 12 GB / 8 GB LPDDR4x | 8 GB LPDDR4x | 6 GB LPDDR4x |
| Storage | 1 TB / 512 GB / 128 GB microSD card (up to 512 GB) | 512 GB / 128 GB microSD card (up to 512 GB) | 128 GB / 256 GB microSD card (up to 512 GB) |
| Front Cameras | Selfie Camera - 10 MP Dual Pixel sensor with f/1.9 lens Depth Sensing Camera - 8 MP sensor with f/2.2 lens | Selfie Camera - 10 MP Dual Pixel sensor with f/1.9 lens | Selfie Camera - 10 MP Dual Pixel sensor with f/1.9 lens |
| Rear Cameras | Triple Camera System - 12 MP dual aperture main camera (f/1.5 and f/2.4) - 16 MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.2) - 12 MP telephoto camera (f/2.4) | Triple Camera System - 12 MP dual aperture main camera (f/1.5 and f/2.4) - 16 MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.2) - 12 MP telephoto camera (f/2.4) | Dual Camera System - 12 MP dual aperture main camera (f/1.5 and f/2.4) - 16 MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.2) |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5.0 USB Type C | 4G LTE WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5.0 USB Type C | 4G LTE WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5.0 USB Type C |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Ultrasonic In-Display Sensor | Ultrasonic In-Display Sensor | Embedded into Power button |
| Battery | 4,100 mAh battery | 3,400 mAh battery | 3,100 mAh battery |
| Dimensions | 74.1 mm wide 157.6 mm tall 7.8 mm thick | 70.4 mm wide 149.9 mm tall 7.8 mm thick | 69.9 mm wide 142.2 mm tall 7.9 mm thick |
| Weight | 175 g 198 g (Ceramic) | 157 g | 150 g |
Where To Buy The Samsung S10?
Here are some direct purchase / pre-order links :
- Samsung Galaxy S10e (128 GB, Prism Black) : $749.99 | £669
- Samsung Galaxy S10e (128 GB, Prism White) : £669
- Samsung Galaxy S10e (128 GB, Prism Green) : £669
- Samsung Galaxy S10e (128 GB, Prism Yellow) : £669
- Samsung Galaxy S10 (128 GB, Prism Black) : $899.99 | £799 | RM 3,299
- Samsung Galaxy S10 (128 GB, Prism White) : £799 | RM 3,299
- Samsung Galaxy S10 (128 GB, Prism Green) : £799 | RM 3,299
- Samsung Galaxy S10 (512 GB, Prism White) : £999
- Samsung Galaxy S10 (512 GB, Prism Green) : £999
- Samsung Galaxy S10+ (128 GB, Prism Black) : £899 | RM 3,699
- Samsung Galaxy S10+ (128 GB, Prism White) : £899 | RM 3,699
- Samsung Galaxy S10+ (128 GB, Prism Green) : £899 | RM 3,699
- Samsung Galaxy S10+ (512 GB, Ceramic Black) : £1,099 | RM 4,599
- Samsung Galaxy S10+ (512 GB, Ceramic White) : £1,099 | RM 4,599
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