Samsung Galaxy S10
Price:
Discontinued
(originally launched at $899)
128GB variant · Original US launch price · Launched March 2019
Samsung Galaxy S10 is the flagship of the S10 series, featuring a 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with HDR10+, Exynos 9820/Snapdragon 855 chipset, triple 12MP + 16MP + 12MP rear camera, 10MP front camera, in-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, IP68 water resistance, 3,400mAh 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 | 6.1 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3040 pixels (Quad HD+) |
| Pixel Density | ~550 ppi |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz |
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+, Always-on Display |
| Brightness | ~1215 nits (peak) |
| Features | Infinity-O display (hole-punch camera), Curved edges, Blue light reduction (42%) |
| 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 (LPDDR4X) |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB (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) | ~350,000 – 360,000 |
| Geekbench 4 Single-Core | ~3,500 (Snapdragon) / ~3,200 (Exynos) |
| Geekbench 4 Multi-Core | ~11,000 (Snapdragon) / ~9,500 (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
| Camera | 10 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Features | HDR, Live Focus, AR Emoji |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30fps |
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 @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30fps |
| Audio | Stereo audio recording |
BATTERY
| Battery Type | Li-Ion, built-in (non-removable) |
| Battery Capacity | 3,400 mAh |
| Video Playback | Up to 18 hours (Samsung-rated; region/model dependent) |
| Audio Playback | Up to 81 hours (Samsung-rated; region/model dependent) |
| Talk Time | Up to 21 hours on some regional models |
CHARGING
| Connector | USB Type-C |
| Wired Charging | Fast charging (15W) |
| Wireless Charging | Yes (Qi wireless charging) |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes — Wireless PowerShare |
CONNECTIVITY
| 4G LTE | Yes — Gigabit-class LTE (Cat20 2000/150 Mbps) |
| 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 |
| Water Resistance | IP68 (maximum depth of 1.5 meters up to 30 minutes) |
| Dimensions | 149.9 x 70.4 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 157 grams |
COLORS
| Available Colors | Prism White, Prism Black, Prism Green, Prism Blue, and selected regional colors depending on market and storage variant |
STORAGE & PRICE
| Card Slot | Yes — microSD up to 512GB (uses SIM 2 slot on dual-SIM models) |
| 128GB / 8GB RAM | Discontinued |
| 512GB / 8GB RAM | Discontinued |
MISC
| Model Numbers | SM-G973F (Global), SM-G973U (USA), SM-G973N (Korea) |
Overall: The Samsung Galaxy S10 was a landmark device that introduced the Infinity-O display, in-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, and a triple camera system. It offered a 6.1-inch Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED display, 8GB RAM, 3,400mAh battery, and wireless PowerShare. It was the first phone to feature an HDR10+ certified display and received DisplayMate's highest-ever A+ grade. It was discontinued after the S20 series launch and has since become a classic for enthusiasts.
SAMSUNG GALAXY S10 IN 2026: IS IT STILL WORTH BUYING?
| Performance | Exynos 9820/Snapdragon 855 with 8GB 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 | 6.1-inch Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED (1440x3040, 550ppi) with HDR10+. Still excellent for media consumption, though limited to 60Hz. DisplayMate A+ certified. |
| Camera | Triple 12MP + 12MP + 16MP camera with OIS, 2x optical zoom, and ultra-wide lens. Good for daylight photos but lacks modern computational photography features. |
| Battery | 3,400 mAh battery offers decent endurance. Fast charging (15W), wireless charging, 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.