Samsung has announced the Galaxy S10, S10+ and ‘entry-level’ S10e during its ‘Unpacked’ launch event in San Francisco, California.
With the S10, Samsung toned down the curved sides of the S9 and S9+, and introduced its new hole-punch ‘Infinity-O’ display across the entire series. The other notable shift to the phone’s design is its in-display ‘Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner.’
Given that the Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner doesn’t snap a photo of your fingerprint and instead uses ultrasonic pulses, it’s capable of working under cold weather conditions, which is good news for Canadians.
Regarding technical specifications, the S10+’s 6.4-inch display measures in at 3,040 x 1440 pixels, while the S10’s 6.1-inch screen also comes in at 3,040 x 1440 pixels.
The S10e is significantly smaller at 5.8-inches with a 2,280 x 1080 pixel resolution display. All three devices’ displays also support HDR+, a relatively new standard of high dynamic range Samsung is pushing.
Samsung Galaxy S10
Samsung Galaxy S10+
Samsung Galaxy S10e
Display
6.1-inch Curved Dynamic AMOLED, 3,040 x 1,440 pixels, 19:9 aspect ratio
6.4-inch Curved Dynamic AMOLED, 3,040 x 1,440 pixels, 19:9 aspect ratio
5.8-inch Flat Dynamic AMOLED, 2,280 x 1,080 pixels, 19:9 aspect ratio
Processor
Snapdragon 855
Snapdragon 855
Snapdragon 855
RAM
8GB of RAM
8GB of RAM, 12GB of RAM
6GB of RAM, 8GB of RAM
Storage
128GB, 512GB (expandable up to 512GB)
128GB, 512GB, 1TB (expandable up to 512GB)
128GB, 256GB (expandable up to 512GB)
Dimensions (in.)
70.4 x 149.9 x 7.8mm
74.1 x 157.6 x 7.8mm
69.9 x 142.2 x 7.9mm
Weight
155g
175g / Ceramic: 198g
150g
Rear Facing Camera
12-megapixel (f/2.4) + 12-megapixel(variable f/1.5 - f/2.4)+ 16-megapixel (f/2.2)
12-megapixel (f/2.4) + 12-megapixel (variable f/1.5 - f/2.4) + 16-megapixel (f/2.2)
12-megapixel (f/2.4) + 16-megapixel (f/2.2)
Front Facing Camera
10-megapixel (f/1.9)
10-megapixel (f/1.9) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2)
10-megapixel (f/1.9)
OS
Android 9 Pie
Android 9 Pie
Android 9 Pie
Battery
3,400mAh
4,100mAh
3,100mAh
Network Connectivity
GSM/HSPA/LTE
GSM/HSPA/LTE
GSM/HSPA/LTE
Sensors
Fingerprint (in-display), accelerometor, , gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate
Fingerprint (in-display), accelerometor, , gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate
Fingerprint (side-facing), accelerometor, , gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate
SIM Type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
Launch Date
March 8, 2019
March 8, 2019
March 8, 2019
Misc
Colours: Prism Black, Prism White, Prism Blue | Wireless PowerShare2
Colours: Prism Black, Prism White, Prism Blue, Ceramic Prism Black, Ceramic Prism White | Wireless PowerShare
Colours: Prism Black, Prism White, Prism Blue | Wireless PowerShare
Display
Samsung Galaxy S10
6.1-inch Curved Dynamic AMOLED, 3,040 x 1,440 pixels, 19:9 aspect ratio
Samsung Galaxy S10+
6.4-inch Curved Dynamic AMOLED, 3,040 x 1,440 pixels, 19:9 aspect ratio
Samsung Galaxy S10e
5.8-inch Flat Dynamic AMOLED, 2,280 x 1,080 pixels, 19:9 aspect ratio
Processor
Samsung Galaxy S10
Snapdragon 855
Samsung Galaxy S10+
Snapdragon 855
Samsung Galaxy S10e
Snapdragon 855
RAM
Samsung Galaxy S10
8GB of RAM
Samsung Galaxy S10+
8GB of RAM, 12GB of RAM
Samsung Galaxy S10e
6GB of RAM, 8GB of RAM
Storage
Samsung Galaxy S10
128GB, 512GB (expandable up to 512GB)
Samsung Galaxy S10+
128GB, 512GB, 1TB (expandable up to 512GB)
Samsung Galaxy S10e
128GB, 256GB (expandable up to 512GB)
Dimensions (in.)
Samsung Galaxy S10
70.4 x 149.9 x 7.8mm
Samsung Galaxy S10+
74.1 x 157.6 x 7.8mm
Samsung Galaxy S10e
69.9 x 142.2 x 7.9mm
Weight
Samsung Galaxy S10
155g
Samsung Galaxy S10+
175g / Ceramic: 198g
Samsung Galaxy S10e
150g
Rear Facing Camera
Samsung Galaxy S10
12-megapixel (f/2.4) + 12-megapixel(variable f/1.5 - f/2.4)+ 16-megapixel (f/2.2)
Samsung Galaxy S10+
12-megapixel (f/2.4) + 12-megapixel (variable f/1.5 - f/2.4) + 16-megapixel (f/2.2)
Samsung Galaxy S10e
12-megapixel (f/2.4) + 16-megapixel (f/2.2)
Front Facing Camera
Samsung Galaxy S10
10-megapixel (f/1.9)
Samsung Galaxy S10+
10-megapixel (f/1.9) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2)
Samsung Galaxy S10e
10-megapixel (f/1.9)
OS
Samsung Galaxy S10
Android 9 Pie
Samsung Galaxy S10+
Android 9 Pie
Samsung Galaxy S10e
Android 9 Pie
Battery
Samsung Galaxy S10
3,400mAh
Samsung Galaxy S10+
4,100mAh
Samsung Galaxy S10e
3,100mAh
Network Connectivity
Samsung Galaxy S10
GSM/HSPA/LTE
Samsung Galaxy S10+
GSM/HSPA/LTE
Samsung Galaxy S10e
GSM/HSPA/LTE
Sensors
Samsung Galaxy S10
Fingerprint (in-display), accelerometor, , gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate
Samsung Galaxy S10+
Fingerprint (in-display), accelerometor, , gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate
Samsung Galaxy S10e
Fingerprint (side-facing), accelerometor, , gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate
SIM Type
Samsung Galaxy S10
Nano SIM
Samsung Galaxy S10+
Nano SIM
Samsung Galaxy S10e
Nano SIM
Launch Date
Samsung Galaxy S10
March 8, 2019
Samsung Galaxy S10+
March 8, 2019
Samsung Galaxy S10e
March 8, 2019
Misc
Samsung Galaxy S10
Colours: Prism Black, Prism White, Prism Blue | Wireless PowerShare2
Samsung Galaxy S10+
Colours: Prism Black, Prism White, Prism Blue, Ceramic Prism Black, Ceramic Prism White | Wireless PowerShare
Samsung Galaxy S10e
Colours: Prism Black, Prism White, Prism Blue | Wireless PowerShare
The S10+ features a triple rear-facing camera array with a 12-megapixel sensor with an f/2.4 telephoto lens, a 12-megapixel wide shooter with an f/1.5 to f/2.4 variable aperture and an ultra-wide 16-megapixel camera that features an f/2.2 aperture.
The S10e features a single 10-megapixel f/1.9 front-facing shooter and two rear cameras instead of three. The smartphone’s first rear camera measures in at 12-megapixels with an f/1.5 aperture and the second comes in at 16-megapixels with an f/2.2 aperture.
The S10+ also includes two front-facing shooters, with one working as an RGB depth sensor that allows phones to create various portrait mode effects through hardware rather than software. The front cameras measure in at 10-megapixels and 8-megapixels, with an f/1.9 aperture and an f/2.2 aperture.
Other specs across the S10 line include 2Gbps gigabit LTE, Dolby Atmos surround sound support and Wi-Fi 6 compatibility. All three phones also feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 processor in Canada.
In the Canadian market, the S10, S10+ and S10e will be available in ‘Prism White,’ ‘Prism Blue’ and ‘Prism Black.’ Brighter colours like ‘Flamingo Pink’ and ‘Prism Green’ aren’t coming to Canada, according to the company. The Prism Blue and 1TB ‘Ceramic’ White variant Samsung Galaxy S10+ devices are only available at Samsung Experience stores.
This is also the first time Samsung has released an ‘entry-level’ version of its high-end smartphone, the s10e. Though the S10e is similar to the S10 and S10+, the smartphone features a side fingerprint sensor and a lower resolution 5.8-inch 2,280 x 1080 pixel resolution display. The phone also seems to be positioned by Samsung as the company’s answer to Apple’s colourful iPhone XR.
Concerning storage and size variants, the Galaxy S10 is available in 128GB of storage with 8GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage with 8GB of RAM. The S10+ features 128GB of Storage with 8GB of RAM for the standard version, and 512GB with 8GB or 1TB with 12GB for the special Ceramic version of the smartphone. This pricier version of the S10+ replaces the phone’s glass body with a more premium feeling Ceramic build.
The S10e comes in 128GB of storage with 6GB of RAM or 512GB of storage with 8GB of RAM.
Canadian pricing for the Galaxy S10 Line starts at $1,019.99 for Galaxy S10e, $1,259.99 for Galaxy S10 and $1,419.99 for Galaxy S10+. Pre-orders for the S10, S10+, and S10E are set to go live on February 20th with the phone releasing on March 8th.
From a Canadian carrier perspective, it seems that 2-year contract pricing for the S10 starts as low as $319.99 and those who pre-order will receive the new Galaxy Buds, or a Samsung SmartThings Tracker.
For more information on the S10, S10+ and S10e, check out our comprehensive hands-on with Samsung’s 2019 line of flagship smartphones.
Update: The Prism Blue and 1TB Ceramic White variant Samsung Galaxy S10+ devices are only available at Samsung Experience stores.
Update #2: Just for your information, the Samsung Galaxy S10+ in Ceramic White with 1024GB costs $2,209.99 in Canada. This is the most expensive version.
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