Buy a Samsung Galaxy S10
The Samsung Galaxy S10 features a larger screen, a pro-grade camera incorporating three cameras into one: a telephoto camera a wide-angle camera and an ultra wide-angle camera, making you an instant pro photographer. It also features a new ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint reader. Also new to smartphones is 8K video! Your smartphone can now produce content as crisp as what you see on TV. The display is more vivid and detailed than before, with 550 pixels per inch.
Some cool facts about the S10:
- The Samsung Galaxy S10 was released by Samsung in February 2019
- In the first quarter of 2019, over 2 million units were sold in the US alone
- A new Samsung S10 can be priced up to R16,000, however, you can get a brand new one on Phonetradr for R12,000
Camera
12MP Rear Camera
10MP Selfie Camera
Smart Auto Focus
Dual Pixel
Pro Mode
Saving in RAW
Optical Zoom
8K Video
Hyperlapse
Timelapse
Slow motion
Optical Image Stabilisation
Food Mode
Screen and Display
- 1440 x 3040 pixels HD+ resolution
- The S10 has a 6.2 inch Dynamic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen curved edge display
- It has Infinity Display, meaning your viewing experiences literally spills over the edges of the screen
- The screen has 550 pixels-per-inch (ppi) density, which means more clarity and detail per inch on your screen.
- The display offers 16 million colours, giving a more realistic representation of colour in life
- The screen is made of Gorilla Glass 6 and has been chemically strengthened, making it much tougher than earlier smartphones
- The S10 has Always On Display (AOD) functionality, meaning you won’t have to touch your phone in any way to check the time and date as it’s always shown on the screen.
- The home button is no longer a physical button, but rather a touch screen feature on the screen. Simply tap to access the home screen!
Battery
- The S10 has a 3,400 mAh battery
- Internet usage time (3G) up to 12 hours
- Internet usage time (WiFi) up to 14 hours
- Video playback: Up to 18 hours
Dimensions
- The Samsung Galaxy S10 weighs 157 grams
- It's height is 14.9 cm
- It's length is 7 cm
- It's width is 0.78 cm
Specifications
Display
OS
Primary Camera
Secondary Camera
Video
CPU
GPU
Resolution
Battery
Dimensions
Sim Type
RAM
OS
Android Pie is the 9th major update and the 16th version from Google. Samsung Mobile has adopted Android’s mobile operating systems for its Galaxy phones.
Faster App Launches
Your home screen and apps launch 2x faster than with Android 7.0 Nougat.
Adaptive Power Saving Mode
This feature manages your battery life based on the prediction of your day. The apps you use the least will be powered down
Google Play Protect
This new safety feature focuses on keeping your personal information and settings safe from data-stealing apps, scanning over 50 billion apps per day.
Picture-in-Picture
When you’re watching a video in an app like Netflix or youtube you can now exit the video to access your home screen without fully closing the app. Simply tap the home button and the picture will minimise into a small window on the side of your screen so that you can access your other apps.
Password Auto-fill
If you use Chrome on our PC, you’ll notice Google’s auto-saving feature for your log ins. Android 8.0 has now extended that feature to your smartphone. You can now choose to let Google autosave your passwords and logins for your apps.
Notification Channels
This feature helps you sort your notifications based on importance. In your settings, you can label notifications from a particular app, such as Facebook or your email, as ‘low’, ‘medium’, ‘high’ and ‘urgent’ importance. An urgent notification will make a noise and appear in the notifications bar and a not so important notification will remain quiet and will not appear in the notifications bar.
Notification Dots
See multiple notifications at one time by tapping the notification dots, then easily clear them by swiping away. When a notification comes up on your home screen, you can now snooze it. Swipe left on the notification, tap the gearbox and select ‘snooze’ for one hour. You can change the time allocation per the notification as well.
Smart Text Selection
Smart text selection makes it easier for you to save or call a number if you’ve Googled it and need to select it. Once a number has been highlighted on Google, your phone will automatically copy paste it to your phone app for calling or saving.
Auto-Enable WiFi
When you’re close to your home or office network, your phone will automatically enable WiFi for you.
FAQs
How much does the Samsung Galaxy S10 cost in South Africa?
A brand new Samsung Galaxy S10 costs up to R16,000. A new one on Phonetradr costs up to R12,000 and comes with a 12-month warranty.
What are the dimensions of the Samsung Galaxy S10?
From top to bottom, the dimensions are 14.9 cm x 7 cm x 0.78 cm
What colours do the Samsung Galaxy S10 come in?
You can get the Galaxy S10 in Prism Black, Prism White, Prism Blue, Prism Green, Flamingo Pink, Canary Yellow, Ceramic Black, Ceramic White.
How strong is the screen on the Samsung S10?
The Samsung Galaxy S10 uses Gorilla Glass 6 for the screen as well as the back glass.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S10 water resistant?
It has a rating of “IP68” which means the device is fully protected from dust and can handle being under freshwater for up to 30 minutes at a depth of 1.5 metres.
What processor does the Samsung Galaxy S10 have?
The Samsung S10 has a Snapdragon 855 processor.
How much RAM does the Samsung Galaxy S10 come with?
The phone comes with 8G of RAM.
How many megapixels does the Samsung Galaxy S10 camera have?
It has a 12-megapixel camera with a ranging aperture of f1.5 - f2.4 aperture. The selfie camera has a 10-megapixel lens.
Does the Samsung Galaxy S10 camera have bokeh?
Yes, you can create the bokeh effect using its Select Focus Mode feature.
How do I use the Adapt Sound feature in the Samsung Galaxy S10?
- Make sure your phone is at least updated to Android 8.0 Oreo
- Visit your Settings, then tap “Sounds and Vibration” then select “Sound quality & effects”
- Then tap “Adapt Sound” and then “Personalised Sound”
- Now you’ll take the hearing test. Find a quiet place to sit and then connect your earphones or headphones to your phone
- The test will play a series of beeps in both of your ears. After each frequency, the test will ask if you can hear it. As you provide honest answers, your phone will create a personalised equalizer profile for you
- After the test is complete, you’ll be asked which ear you prefer to listen to phone calls. After that, the process is complete and your customised audio profile is complete!
Does the Samsung Galaxy S10 need a case or cover?
We would recommend that you invest in a case or cover. A good cover can protect your phone from cracked screens, from drops, dents, dirt, scratches and help keep it looking like new for when you’d like to sell it.
How long does the battery last in the Samsung Galaxy S10?
The battery gives you 12 hours of internet usage time (3G), 14 hours if you’re on WiFi and 18 hours of video playback.
How heavy is the Samsung Galaxy S10?
It weighs 157 grams.