Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Review

The 3-Minute Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Review

The next generation Galaxy has arrived.

By Graeme Messina | April 29, 2019

The Specifics:

Features & Design: 4/5 ● Performance: 4/5 ● Value: 4/5 ● Sound Quality 4/5

The Best:

The Samsung S10 is a result of 10 years of pioneering. The S10 is the new flagship phone from Samsung it offers some amazing new features. The cinematic infinity display allows for uninterrupted experience with the placement of the front camera floated in a screen of individual pixels to allow for truly uninterrupted viewing. The S10 Dynamic AMOLED HDR10+ screen placed in a smart phone has reduced blue light by 42% to make the brightest of scenes easier on the eyes. The ultra-sonic finger print detector is placed right in the screen.

The Bugs:

The price of this product might take some of you off guard and there is also a small issue with the camera not holding up to everyone’s expectations, especially when compared to some of the alternatives on the market. But this is a subjective gripe, as many people have lauded its high-quality snaps and overall great capabilities.

Is it for you?

The S10 has redefined smart phone photography with 5 pro grade cameras that let you shoot like a pro without you being one. The natural processing unit paired with the 3 rear cameras means you can shoot images easily. The advanced scene optimizer with telephoto wide and ultra-wide lenses optimizes scene colours, and the UHD front camera captures high quality selfies and videos. There is also the steady stabiliser that reduces motion on videos leaving you with steady controlled video.

The CPU has allowed for 29% optimal usage and reduced lag on app launch.The Wireless power share gives you the ability to share your power with other devices, and Fast Wireless Charging gets your phone back to 100% in no time.The AI advanced software where learns how you use your phone, adapting to last longer and run more efficiently, giving you peak performance throughout your day. The S10 also comes with Bixby to help with daily tasks.

Specifications:

·         Processor: CPU Speed 2.7GHz, 2.3GHz, 1.9GHz, CPU Type Octa-Core

·         Display: Size 155.1mm (6.1"), Resolution 3040 x 1440 (Quad HD+), Dynamic AMOLED

Rear Camera:

·         Resolution 12.0 MP + 16.0 MP + 12.0 MP,F Number F1.5/F2.4 (Dual Aperture) , F2.2 , F2.4

·         Auto Focus

·         OIS

·         Zoom Optical Zoom at 2x, Digital Zoom up to 10x

Front Camera:

·          Resolution 10.0 MP

·         F Number F1.9

·         Auto Focus

·         Flash

·         Video Recording Resolution UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @60fps

·         Slow Motion 960fps @HD, 240fps @FHDLED, Colour Depth 16M

·         Memory: RAM Size 8GB & ROM Size 128GB

·         USB Type-C, USB Versions 3.1 Gen 1

·         Ear jack, 3.5mm Stereo

·         Wi-Fi Direct

·         Bluetooth v5.0

·         NFC

·         PC Sync, Smart Switch (PC version)

·         Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, HR Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor   

·         Dimension (HxWxD, mm)149.9 x 70.4 x 7.8‎ Weight (g)157‎

·         Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical) 3400‎

What we like

The S10 has so many new features, and the design is just so stunning. The S10 manages its own battery so you don’t have to worry about getting a full day’s worth of use from this phone. It also comes with Wireless Power Share that allows you to charge other devices with yours. Bixby Routines learns your common habits to help you perform daily tasks. The S10 comes with WIFI 6 and 5G network allowing you to connect faster to the content you love.

What we don’t like

Some people have found this phone to be a bit on the large side, as smart phones are transitioning into the large screen era this is hard to avoid. The Stunning price hike for this phone makes it a hard choice when the S10e and S10 Plus are similar in spec. Great camera, but subjectively not the best when comparing it to other flagship phones out there.

Should you buy it?

If you are looking for a phone that stands out this is the one for you. Samsung has definitely not disappointed us here. This phone has advanced AP and RAM giving you up to 29% faster CPU, 37% faster GPU and 8GB RAM.