Specifications of Samsung Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, S10e, and S10 5G

Although software plays a more and more important role in today’s smartphones, many potential Galaxy S10 buyers are still eager to know what are the specifications of Galaxy S10.

Based on early leaks and rumors, specifications of Samsung Galaxy S10 are almost certain in most aspects.

This post summarizes the key specifications of Samsung Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, S10e, and S10 5G.

How many models of Galaxy S10 will be?

~~Almost certain, t~~There ~~will be 3~~ are 4 Galaxy S10 models with slightly different specifications:

Galaxy S10.
Galaxy S10+ (Plus).
Galaxy S10e.
Galaxy S10 5G (in selected markets only).

Galaxy S10 is targeting mainstream users. S10+ (S1o Plus) is targeting hardware enthusiasts, who want to get everything available. Galaxy S10e is targeting buyers who want a smaller phone. All these 3 Galaxy S10 models will be available globally on March 8, 2019.

Galaxy S10 5G is the only 5G capable phone in the market now. It will be available in Q2 2019. Because the 5G network is only available in very limited regions and carriers, Galaxy S10 5G will be available in selected regions.

The specifications of Galaxy S10, S10+, S10e, and S10 5G are slightly different.

Of course, Galaxy S10+ will be the most expensive one among the three (the pricing of S10 5G is still not available now). S10e will be the cheapest.

Key features in specifications of Samsung Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, and S10e

Samsung Galaxy 10 is the 1oth generation of Galaxy S series phones. Samsung needs to use this historical device to showcase its leadership in the oversaturated smartphone market.

In addition to the annual upgrade of CPU, there are some interesting and major changes in Galaxy S10 specifications.

The infinity display will be pushed to the limit: the top bezel is not enough for the camera lens and a hole in the display has to be punched. So, Samsung just named it infinity O display.

So, instead of a notch, you will see the punched area for the front cameras as shown below.

The fingerprint scanner will now be embedded under the screen in Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10 5G. And it uses ultrasonic 3D scanning technique. There is no button or cutout for the fingerprint scanner.

On Galaxy S10e, the fingerprint scanner will be embedded in the power button on the right side of the phone.

Wireless charging has been a standard feature since Galaxy S6. Now, Samsung will add the wireless PowerShare (reverse wireless charging) into Galaxy S10. You can use your phone as a wireless charger to charge other devices.

Galaxy S10, S10+, S10e, and S10 5G will be powered by Android Pie with the new One UI. Actually, if you have updated your Galaxy S9, S9+, or Note 9 to Android Pie, you are using the One UI already. You may enjoy the night mode, navigation gestures, the new Recents panel, and some other new features.

Now, it is a fashion to add more cameras in smartphones. Galaxy S10 Plus will have 3 rear cameras and 2 front cameras. Galaxy S10 will have 3 rear cameras and one front camera. Galaxy S10e will follow Galaxy S9+: 2 rear cameras and one front camera. Galaxy S10 5G have 4 rear cameras (with one time-of-flight camera) and 3 front cameras (with one ToF camera as well).

This post summarizes the top 10 new features of Galaxy S10. And this guide explains the top 10 disappointing or missing features of Galaxy S10.

You may check this guide for the layout of Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e.