Samsung Galaxy S10+
Price:
Discontinued
(originally launched at $999)
128GB variant · Original US launch price · Launched March 2019
Samsung Galaxy S10+ is the premium flagship of the S10 series, featuring a 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with HDR10+, Exynos 9820/Snapdragon 855 chipset, triple 12MP + 16MP + 12MP rear camera, dual 10MP + 8MP front camera, in-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, IP68 water resistance, 4,100mAh battery with wireless charging and reverse wireless charging, and the classic 3.5mm headphone jack.
LAUNCH
| Announced | February 20, 2019 |
| Released | March 8, 2019 |
| Status | Discontinued |
DISPLAY
| Screen Size | 6.4 inches (full rectangle) / 6.3 inches (rounded corners) |
| Resolution | 3040 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD+) |
| Pixel Density | ~522 ppi |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz |
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+, Always-on Display |
| Brightness | ~1200 nits (peak, typical under ideal conditions) |
| Features | Infinity-O display (hole-punch camera), Curved edges, Blue light reduction |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (front), Gorilla Glass 5 (back) |
PERFORMANCE
| Chipset | Exynos 9820 (8nm) — EMEA/LATAM / Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (7nm) — USA/China |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M4 & 2x2.31 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) — Exynos / Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) — Snapdragon |
| GPU | Mali-G76 MP12 — Exynos / Adreno 640 — Snapdragon |
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB (LPDDR4X) |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB / 1TB (UFS 2.1) |
| Expandable Storage | Yes — microSD up to 512GB (uses SIM 2 slot on dual-SIM models) |
| Operating System | Launched with Android 9.0 (Pie) with One UI; upgradable to Android 12 (One UI 4.1) |
| Security | In-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner |
GAMING PERFORMANCE — COMMUNITY/THIRD-PARTY REPORTS
| PUBG Mobile / BGMI | Up to 60 FPS on supported settings; actual performance varies by chipset, game version and thermal conditions |
| Call of Duty: Mobile | Up to 60 FPS on Very High graphics + Max FPS; performance varies by chipset and game version |
| Genshin Impact | Low to Medium settings at 30-40 FPS; Older chipset struggles with higher settings |
| Overall Gaming Performance | The Exynos 9820/Snapdragon 855 delivers solid gaming performance for competitive titles. However, as a 2019 flagship, it struggles with modern heavy titles like Genshin Impact on high settings. |
BENCHMARK — ANTUTU & GEEKBENCH RESULTS
| AnTuTu v7 (Snapdragon 855) | ~370,000 – 380,000 |
| AnTuTu v7 (Exynos 9820) | ~325,000 – 336,000 |
| Geekbench 4 Single-Core | ~3,200 (Exynos) |
| Geekbench 4 Multi-Core | ~9,800 (Exynos) |
REAR CAMERA
| Main Camera | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4 (dual aperture), 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, AF, OIS, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultra Wide | 16 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, Super Steady video |
| Photo Digital Zoom | Up to 10x digital zoom |
| Stabilization | OIS on main and telephoto; Super Steady video (ultrawide with digital stabilization) |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Scene Optimizer (30 scenes), Live Focus, Super Slow-mo (960fps), Shot Suggestion |
FRONT CAMERA
| Main Camera | 10 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Secondary Camera | 8 MP, f/2.2, 1/4", 1.12µm, RGB Depth sensor |
| Features | HDR, Live Focus, AR Emoji |
| Video Recording | 4K video recording (frame rate varies by region/model) |
VIDEO RECORDING
| Rear Video | 4K UHD @ 60fps (no EIS), 4K @ 30fps, 1080p @ 30/60/240fps, 720p @ 960fps (Super Slow-mo), HDR10+, stereo sound recording, gyro-EIS & OIS |
| Video Digital Zoom | Up to 8x digital zoom |
| Slow Motion | 1080p @ 240fps, 720p @ 960fps |
| Front Video | 4K video recording (frame rate varies by region/model) |
| Audio | Stereo audio recording |
BATTERY
| Battery Type | Li-Ion, built-in (non-removable) |
| Battery Capacity | 4,100 mAh |
| Talk Time (3G) | Up to 25 hours |
| Video Playback | Samsung-rated; region/model dependent |
| Audio Playback | Samsung-rated; region/model dependent |
CHARGING
| Connector | USB Type-C |
| Wired Charging | Fast charging (15W AFC) |
| Wireless Charging | Yes (Qi wireless charging, 12W fast) |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes — Wireless PowerShare |
CONNECTIVITY
| 4G LTE | Yes — Gigabit-class LTE (Cat20 2000/150 Mbps; region/model dependent) |
| 5G | Not supported |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 with LE |
| NFC | Yes (Samsung Pay support) |
| ANT+ | Yes |
USB & DISPLAY OUTPUT
| Connector | USB Type-C |
| USB Speed | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) |
| Display Output | Samsung DeX support (PC-like experience on external display) |
SIM & NETWORK
| SIM | Nano-SIM (Single SIM) or Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM / microSD (Hybrid dual SIM) |
| eSIM | Not supported |
NAVIGATION & LOCATION
| GPS | Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS |
| Compass | Yes, digital compass |
SENSORS
| Fingerprint | Yes — In-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner |
| Motion | Three-axis Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Barometer, Hall sensor |
| Other Sensors | RGB Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor |
AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA
| Speakers | AKG-tuned Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes |
| Audio Formats | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE |
BUILD & PROTECTION
| Frame | Aerospace-grade aluminum frame |
| Front Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Back Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (Glass versions) / Ceramic (Ceramic versions) |
| Water Resistance | IP68 (maximum depth of 1.5 meters up to 30 minutes) |
| Dimensions | 157.6 x 74.1 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 175 grams (Glass) / 198 grams (Ceramic) |
COLORS
| Available Colors | Prism White, Prism Black, Prism Green, Prism Blue, Flamingo Pink, Ceramic White, Ceramic Black |
STORAGE & PRICE
| Card Slot | Yes — microSD up to 512GB (uses SIM 2 slot on dual-SIM models) |
| 128GB / 8GB RAM | Discontinued (originally $999) |
| 512GB / 8GB RAM | Discontinued |
| 1TB / 12GB RAM | Discontinued |
MISC
| Model Numbers | SM-G975F (Global), SM-G975U (USA), SM-G975N (Korea) |
Overall: The Samsung Galaxy S10+ was the crown jewel of the S10 series, offering a massive 6.4-inch Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED display, a powerful triple camera system with 2x optical zoom and ultra-wide lens, a massive 4,100mAh battery, and dual front cameras with RGB depth sensor. It was available in ceramic editions with 1TB storage and 12GB RAM, making it one of the most powerful Android phones of 2019. It was discontinued after the S20 series launch.
SAMSUNG GALAXY S10+ IN 2026: IS IT STILL WORTH BUYING?
| Performance | Exynos 9820/Snapdragon 855 with 8/12GB RAM handles basic tasks and light gaming well. Android 12 (One UI 4.1) is the final version supported; no further major OS updates. |
| Display | 6.4-inch Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED (3040x1440, 522ppi) with HDR10+. Still excellent for media consumption, though limited to 60Hz. |
| Camera | Triple 12MP + 12MP + 16MP camera with OIS, 2x optical zoom, ultra-wide lens, and dual front cameras. Good for daylight photos but lacks modern computational photography features. |
| Battery | 4,100 mAh capacity offers solid endurance. Fast charging (15W), wireless charging (12W), and reverse wireless charging are supported. |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.1), Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC. No 5G support. |
| Security Updates | No longer receives security updates. Not recommended for daily use. |
| Use Case | Collector's item, DeX media station, secondary device, or dedicated media player. Not recommended as a primary daily driver. |
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Core specifications are based primarily on Samsung's official technical specifications; benchmark figures and other third-party measurements (battery mAh, AnTuTu scores, Geekbench scores, etc.) are compiled separately from tested units. This is a historical/legacy device; current retail availability may vary.
Core specifications are based primarily on Samsung's official technical specifications; benchmark figures and other third-party measurements (battery mAh, AnTuTu scores, Geekbench scores, etc.) are compiled separately from tested units. This is a historical/legacy device; current retail availability may vary.