Samsung Galaxy S10 has been my main phone for 3 years. It has not disappoint me at all. It still has one of the best display ever, a really good speaker, excellent build quality, still good camera and a good performance even when compared to the mid range in 2022. However, the battery life on this phone is so bad I need to carry an battery bank to sustain it.
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Cristian Marius
2 years ago
10 / 10
Almost better than the S20/S21
Cristian Marius
2 years ago
10 / 10
The phone itself is very good, it's super fast, comfortable in hand, and has VERY good features. The only downfall is the battery; It should have more capacity.
Pros
Incomparable sound
Beautiful design
Comfortable to carry (size)
On-screen fingerprint sensor (doesn't break)
Dual sim
Enough storage
Android 11
Cons
Poor battery life
Lacks IR sensor for face unlock
Missing iris recognition (the S9 had it...)
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MyGarEc
2 years ago
10 / 10
High-end Smartphone Even in 2021
MyGarEc
2 years ago
10 / 10
The performance is extremely good, thanks to its processor and its 8GB of ram, sure it has a 60Hz screen, but it is extremely responsive. The photo quality is very decent, for sure, compared to an S21 it's not as good, but it remains an excellent photophone.
ONE THING TO NOTE: The battery life of the S10 (not the S10+) is really quite average, you should plan for an external battery if you don't have a charging point throughout the day. For instance, if you watch videos on YouTube in 1080p for about 4h15/30, you will drop from 100 to 15%. If you will use it to make calls, send SMS, go on social networks, all the basic tasks that a phone can do, you will last without any problem for a day.
If you are considering upgrading your S10 to a more recent model, be aware that it will still last you another 2 years without any issues due to its power, and its camera which is still very decent.
Pros
Power
Design
Camera which is very decent
Cons
Battery life (learn to plan according to your need)
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
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The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
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The waterproof depth rating indicates how well the device is protected against water ingress and water pressure. Devices which can withstand more water pressure are better for swimming or diving.
Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.
Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.
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The touch sampling rate is the speed at which a screen can register your touch input and respond by rendering the next frame. Also called the touch refresh rate.
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A nit is a measurement of the light that a display emits, equal to one candela per square meter. Brighter displays ensure a screen's contents are easy to read, even in sunny conditions.
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Gorilla Glass is one of the most popular brands of chemically strengthened glass, manufactured by Corning. Several versions have been developed, the newer ones being more durable and providing better damage resistance.
The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of memory used to store working data and machine code. Having more RAM is particularly useful for multitasking, allowing you to run more programs at once or have more tabs open in your browser.
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A newer version of Android generally provides a better user experience. Major Android releases include new features and improvements to performance, as well as important security updates.
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AnTuTu is one of the most important benchmarks for Android devices. The score reflects the overall performance of a device by summing up results of individual tests that various parameters, such as RAM speed, CPU performance, 2D & 3D graphics performance.
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Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). Source: 3DMark.
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Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). The Unlimited version runs off-screen so that factors such as display resolution don’t affect the score. Source: 3DMark.
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Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). The Extreme version is much more graphically-demanding than the standard Wild Life benchmark. Source: 3DMark.
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the front camera. A higher megapixel count means that the front camera is capable of capturing more details, an essential factor for taking high-resolution selfies.
Optical image stabilization uses gyroscopic sensors to detect the vibrations of the camera. The lens adjusts the optical path accordingly, ensuring that any type of motion blur is corrected before the sensor captures the image.
The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
With a wider aperture the sensor can capture more light, helping to avoid blur by enabling a faster shutter speed. It also provides a shallow depth of field, allowing you to blur the background to focus attention on the subject.
A BSI (backside illuminated) sensor is a camera image sensor which captures better quality images in poor lighting conditions, and offers better overall sharpness and image quality.
You can enable or disable an app’s access to the camera or microphone on your device. There are also indication icons to show you when an app uses the camera or microphone.
Mail Privacy Protection is a feature built into the default email app that blocks senders from using “tracking pixels” to see when you’ve read an email. It also hides your IP address from senders.
Theme customization allows you to easily change the appearance of the user interface (UI). For example, by changing the system colors or the app icons.
Some apps track your activity even when the app is not in use. This privacy feature allows you to block this tracking, either across all apps or on a per-app basis.
On-device machine learning is used to recognize people, places, and more in the Photos app. The algorithms run on the device, where this sensitive data is then kept. Competing services upload the photos and perform this on their servers, which requires the sharing of personal data.
Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
Fast charging technologies, like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge or MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
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Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed. In order to achieve the advertised charging speed, it is important to use a compatible charger.
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Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed. In order to achieve the advertised charging speed, a compatible wireless charger must be used.
The ultra power-saving mode, also called low power mode, is an effective way to extend the battery life of the device. Usually, it involves limiting screen brightness and contrast, disabling location services, restricting connectivity, and turning off nonessential apps.
aptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.
LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
aptX Lossless is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio (at a maximum bit rate of 1200kbps). This codec provides CD-quality audio without any loss of data.
This is the maximum download speed supported. In reality, the download speed will usually be lower, as it will be affected by other factors (such as your home/mobile network speeds).
This is the maximum upload speed supported. In reality, the upload speed will usually be lower, as it will be affected by other factors (for example your home/mobile network speeds).
NFC (near-field communication) allows a device to perform simple wireless transactions, such as mobile payments. Note: this feature may not be available in all markets.
Comments
Chan
1 year ago
9 / 10
After am entire 3 years...
Chan
1 year ago
9 / 10
Samsung Galaxy S10 has been my main phone for 3 years. It has not disappoint me at all. It still has one of the best display ever, a really good speaker, excellent build quality, still good camera and a good performance even when compared to the mid range in 2022. However, the battery life on this phone is so bad I need to carry an battery bank to sustain it.
Cristian Marius
2 years ago
10 / 10
Almost better than the S20/S21
Cristian Marius
2 years ago
10 / 10
The phone itself is very good, it's super fast, comfortable in hand, and has VERY good features. The only downfall is the battery; It should have more capacity.
Pros
Cons
MyGarEc
2 years ago
10 / 10
High-end Smartphone Even in 2021
MyGarEc
2 years ago
10 / 10
The performance is extremely good, thanks to its processor and its 8GB of ram, sure it has a 60Hz screen, but it is extremely responsive. The photo quality is very decent, for sure, compared to an S21 it's not as good, but it remains an excellent photophone. ONE THING TO NOTE: The battery life of the S10 (not the S10+) is really quite average, you should plan for an external battery if you don't have a charging point throughout the day. For instance, if you watch videos on YouTube in 1080p for about 4h15/30, you will drop from 100 to 15%. If you will use it to make calls, send SMS, go on social networks, all the basic tasks that a phone can do, you will last without any problem for a day. If you are considering upgrading your S10 to a more recent model, be aware that it will still last you another 2 years without any issues due to its power, and its camera which is still very decent.
Pros
Cons