Smartphone Samsung Galaxy S10 - advantages and disadvantages

The range of Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphones, the advantages and disadvantages of which are discussed in this article, is formally presented to users. During the demonstration on February 20, 2019, the public saw 5 “fresh” phones, each of which is equipped with advanced options and features, when compared with previous lines.

Samsung Galaxy S10 review

Since the 1st generation Galaxy S, which was released back in 2010, the Samsung brand has equipped its own flagships with innovative technologies and unique features. The last couple of years didn’t work out very well, and therefore the Samsung 2019 demonstration was very significant for the South Korean brand: Huawei is almost catching up, Apple is making advanced gadgets, but what about Samsung?

And on February 20, 2019, she reacted very sharply to everything, demonstrating at once a number of flagships of the S10 lineup: an ordinary S10, a stripped-down modification S10e, improved S10 Plus and advanced S10 5G.

In this article, the standard version, the Galaxy S10, will be considered in detail. All functions will be dismantled, but special attention is paid to the photographic capabilities, display and performance of the novelty.

Equipment

• Telephone;
• Wired headset AKG;
• charger with fast charging option;
• A paperclip to get a SIM card;
• User guide.

Design and dimensions

S10 is a trendy phone. In the pictures, it looks exactly like the gadget you want to buy should look like: a competent form factor, accuracy and symmetry. But there is nothing unique in the appearance of new items from Samsung.

Yes, the protrusion for the front camera is the best option, but users have already encountered similar technology from other manufacturers. The glass shell cannot be distinguished either, since every second phone on the market, as a rule, has the same one. Fans of the line may be surprised, but experts consider the location of the main cameras of the phone to be the most unique of all that is present in the design of the new model. It seems that the brand wants to make the location of the horizontal type of cameras its own “highlight”.

The option, to be honest, is a logical one, since the Apple Corporation uses a vertical structure behind it. When designing the Galaxy S10, Samsung relied on a simple formula: take everything that users liked before and bring it to perfection.The novelty from the Samsung trademark has rounded edges, which complements the advantages not only of ergonomics, but also of design.

The phone looks more "streamlined" compared to an ordinary smooth gadget. It is interesting that the owner of the phone is identified by fingerprint not from the back, but at the bottom of the screen. If we talk about the dimensions, then the novelty does not reach any incredible values, since the dimensions are 70.4x149.9x7.8 mm.

Naturally, there are users who will not be able to use the device with one hand, but most will master it: the shell is thin, elongated and not very smooth. There are no complaints about the reliability of the assembly - everything is fine-tuned, it does not play or creak. Considering the slots, it should be mentioned that there are more than enough of them: there is USB type “C” at the bottom next to the multimedia speaker grid and an audio jack, at the top there is a SIM card slot and a port for a flash drive, on the left side there is an ON / OFF and volume control, and on the right - a key to call Bixby.

The phone is sold in an abundance of colors:

1. Black;
2. White;
3. Green;
4. Yellow;
5. Pink;
6. Blue.

Display

Samsung's Galaxy S10 display is a separate subject of discussion. Everyone knows that Samsung is a well-known leader in this field: other manufacturers are equal to the Galaxy display, the screens of other smartphones are compared with them. Alongside the new handset, Samsung showed off its own innovative AMOLED display, clearly named Dynamic AMOLED.

The screen of the Galaxy S10 is equipped with a 6.1-inch display, the format of which is QHD +.The quality of the image on the display of new products from Samsung is literally not capable of causing complaints from users: the black color is natural, deep and dark, the color reproduction is distinguished by saturation and sharpness. The essence of the innovative matrix is ​​to intelligently adapt to the surrounding conditions, which allows the display to produce the proper image, thereby showing the desired color profile.

Another feature of Samsung's Galaxy S10 screen is the protrusion for the selfie camera. This display is called Infinity-O. The front camera on a Samsung smartphone looks very natural and does not cause a feeling of foreignness. The display of the phone itself covers almost 90% of the front part.

cameras

Samsung products are interesting primarily for cameras. It is for this reason that most fans expected a revolution in this area from the brand, but it did not happen. A small update has been released. At the same time, it is impossible to say that the Galaxy S10 from Samsung did not live up to expectations, but it is also impossible to classify its sensors as unique. So, there are 3 sensors on the back of the phone, each playing its own precise role:

1. The main sensor is a 12 MP sensor with a variable aperture from 1.5 to 2.4 f;
2. The telephoto lens is a 12 MP module, guaranteeing a 2x optical type zoom and the ability to take pictures with a blurred background;
3. The wide-angle module is a 16 MP sensor with an aperture of 2.2 and a viewing angle of 123 degrees.

The first tests of the photographic capabilities of the Galaxy S10 from Samsung showed that it shoots better when compared to previous generation phones. The quality of parts has improved significantly.But from the main features of the innovative Galaxy S10 modules from Samsung, it is worth highlighting a wide-angle view with a capture of 127 degrees.

Yes, LG has been doing the same thing for a long time, but it's hard to name the LG brand as a rival to Samsung in 2019. The super wide-angle mode on Samsung's Galaxy S10 works great, and it's a solid excuse to buy a "fresh" device. Speaking of Samsung's Galaxy S10 camera, it's worth saying that not only the quality of the photo, but also the quality of the video recording has been improved.

The focus was on improving the ability to record super-slow movie with FPS 960 fps, which appeared in the Galaxy S9. It has been improved and now allows you to shoot video of the user's choice in a better format or in normal quality, but twice as long.

The Samsung Galaxy S10 front camera includes 1 10 megapixel sensor. If we compare it with the previous generation, then it is worth noting the ability to make videos in 4K format on a selfie camera.

Performance

The novelty can be purchased in two modifications: with a chip from Samsung and with a processor from Qualcomm. In the Russian Federation, a version with the Exynos 9820 architecture will be implemented. It is for this reason that it would be logical to talk about this processor in more detail. The smartphone received 360,000 points in AnTuTu synthetic testing, which clearly shows the smartness of the chip.

For example, the latest Apple processor scores less than 350,000 points in the above test. In this regard, with a high percentage of probability, users will meet a new product in the future ranking of the fastest phones on the planet. The chip itself was presented in the autumn, and the most important features of the architecture were told at the presentation.

Exynos 9820 is based on the 8nm process technology, which significantly increased the power and energy efficiency of phones based on this architecture. When compared with the previous generation of the best Exynos, the 7nm processor has become 20% faster in single-core tests and 15% faster in multi-core tests when compared with 10nm versions.

The chipset compilation is as follows: 2 cores from Samsung 4th generation, 2 Cortex-A75 and 4 power-saving Cortex-A55. The maximum processing power of the most productive core is 2.8 GHz.

The separated neuroscience module became responsible for the performance and pace of machine learning. The role of the video accelerator is played by the Mali-G76 MP12 GPU. The RAM capacity is from 6 to 8 GB, and the ROM is from 128 to 512 GB. You can expand the permanent memory with a flash drive.

Additional features

There are basic and unique features in phones - options that users will not use on a daily basis, but the presence of such in a smartphone makes it more desirable to purchase.

One of these features of the novelty is the fingerprint sensor located under the display. It is located at the bottom of the screen and in a matter of moments unlocks the device - you just need to lightly press on the area where it is located. It is worth noting that the ultrasonic sensor is much safer when compared with the optical one.

Another feature of the novelty is the support for Wi-Fi 6. Compared with the 802.11ac standard, the maximum rate of information transfer has increased by approximately 40 percent.In addition, Wi-Fi 6 can switch to standby mode when not in use, which should have a positive effect on phone uptime.

It is impossible not to mention the top-end battery of the novelty. It not only has an impressive volume (4,100 mAh) and can recharge through wireless charging, but also can charge other devices. With the help of reverse charging, the novelty allows you to charge different gadgets - the user only needs to move the devices to each other with batteries.

Characteristics

Advantages and disadvantages

• Improved screen with a quality format;
• The fingerprint sensor is installed inside the display;
• Performance chipset;
• Sufficient amount of RAM and permanent memory.

• Price;
• Cameras are inferior in characteristics to opponents;
• Takes a long time to charge.

Release date and how much?

The brand from Korea announced the release date for the European market - 03/08/2019. It is assumed that this number will be released 4 smartphones:

1. Galaxy S10;
2. Galaxy S10 Plus;
3. Galaxy S10e;
4. Galaxy S10 Lite.

After 7 days, the fifth and last model of this line will appear - Galaxy S10 Plus LE (Limited Edition).

The pre-order for the novelty has already been launched - it will be open until 03/08/2019. On this day, the phone will go into large-scale implementation. In Russia, the smartphone will be sold in 2 versions:

1. 6 GB RAM and 128 GB ROM;
2. 8 GB RAM and 512 GB ROM.

3 colors will be available:

1. Aquamarine;
2. Onyx;
3. Nacre.

Average price of new products:

• Modification for 6/128 GB - 69,000 rubles.
• Modification for 8/512 GB - 80,000 rubles.

In conclusion, it should be noted that all fans of the company are waiting for the release of phones. Despite the high price, it would already be worthwhile to say that they will be among the first in sales of this part of the market in 2019.