Review: Galaxy S10 and S10+ are the result of 10 years of advancements

If the Galaxy Note 9 already offered the ultimate Android experience at the end of last year, the new Galaxy S10 e Galaxy S10+ (or Galaxy S10 Plus) arrive to prove that there is a way to go further and deliver even more features on a smartphone. In this review, discover the good and bad sides of having the devices that celebrate the 10th anniversary of the line Galaxy S since Samsung:

Strengths:

• new screen Infinity-O is the best ever created for a smartphone;
• Unprecedented performance;
• Even more complete camera suite with the new ultra-wide camera;
• Resource Powershare lets the S10/10+ recharge other devices (including smartphones) wirelessly;
• Long battery life.

Minuses:

• By having almost no edges, the screen recognizes the palm of the hands by mistake, making usability difficult;
• Despite being aesthetically pleasing, the Galaxy S10 e S10 + they slip easily.

Design

When viewed from behind, both the Galaxy S10 as much as Galaxy S10+ very reminiscent of previous versions of Samsung's tops, with the camera set located above and the company name just below. But, two changes are significant: a special new camera completes the trio and the fingerprint sensor is no longer here (and I'll explain why in a moment).

The front area has even more evolutions: it is completely taken over by the new display, called Infinity-O. He is responsible for eliminating the edges, the base and even the top of the device – there is no notch here – leaving all space for the screen.

On a bright balcony, the Samsung managed to incorporate the front cameras inside the screen: one for the S10 and two for the S10 + (the second is a camera specialized in detecting the depth of the photographed image, improving portrait mode, also called “dynamic focus”).

And, as if that wasn't enough, the fingerprint sensor was also incorporated into the display. It is now “invisible” thanks to ultrasonic biometric recognition technology, which reads fingerprints directly from the screen.

Both Galaxy S10, how much S10 + have a glass front area Corning Gorilla Glass 6, metal sides and IP68 certification against scratches and water. But there is a difference on the back of the device: on the S10 is made of glass, but in the S10 + it gets a very special ceramic finish.

Finally, it is necessary to congratulate the Samsung for maintaining the headphone jack (p2) on the base of the device, along with the USB Type-C input, microphone and one of the speakers.

But not everything is flowers: the uncomfortable Bixby personal assistant key it's still on the left side (at least now it's possible to remap it to work as a camera button, for example). And the button to turn on and off the device could be a little closer to the thumb (lower), for easier access.

Fabric

Now, the Samsung flagship – in its standard version – has a dynamic Super AMOLED screen of 6,1 inches with resolution Quad HD + (3040 x 1440 pixels) and 19:9 aspect ratio. Note that there has been a slight increase in pixel count as the screen has no notch. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S10+ offers a slightly larger screen: 6,4 inches.

The manufacturer dubbed this display a "dynamic" because, in addition to offering dynamic mapping of extremely vibrant tones and colors, it also manages to reduce the emission of blue light without presenting any kind of color distortion.

Another important step taken by the screens of the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 + was the inclusion of compatibility with the format HDR10 +, developed by Samsung itself. Through this feature, the smartphone display can accurately reproduce images of high brightness and more intense colors (provided that the video being played was created with this standard).

In other words, very bright or very dark scenes are adapted and easily visualized. Furthermore, the camera Galaxy S10 / S10 + is also compatible with this standard, so you can take advantage of the technology's potential without much effort, recording your own videos in HDR10 +.

Finally, during the tests, the front cameras did not interfere with the visualization of the content. In fact, they are much more discreet than a notch, especially if you make use of the default themes, with wallpapers that make this area even more discreet.

Performance

The 4 models of Galaxy S10 (S10, S10+, S10e and S10 5G) are manufactured with a processor Exynos 9820 of Samsung itself, in countries such as Brazil and the European continent. But, if you live in the United States or other selected regions of the world, the processor used may be the Snapdragon 855 from Qualcomm.

They are very similar and share almost all the same functionality, making many people not even notice the difference. But in tests, the model with the Snapdragon 855 appears to be slightly faster.

[…] the chipset chosen by Samsung was the Exynos 9820.

For starters, it must be said that if you are worried about any kind of stuttering or slowdowns, you can rest assured. After all, it is a state-of-the-art high-end chipset that has, according to Samsung, up to 21% faster CPU than the previous generation, up to 37% more powerful GPU and up to 15% higher efficiency.

That is, if the Galaxy S9+ was already running absolutely every application from the Google Play Store with ease, the Galaxy S10 / S10 + goes further and even saves battery in the process.

As for memories, Galaxy S10 we have only two configuration combinations available: 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage or 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB of internal storage.

O Galaxy S10+, also has these same options, but adds a third one with 12 GB of RAM and 1 TB of internal storage. It is hardware capable of satisfying any type of user, rivaling even computers.

Oh, and it's worth remembering that both the Galaxy S10 as much as Galaxy S10+ Support MicroSD card up to 512 GB, so you can add even more memory. There is just one caveat: as the carrier chip drawer is hybrid, you will need to choose between having 2 carrier chips or 1 chip and a MicroSD card at the same time.

of extra, the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 + should please gamers on duty. They feature special processor cooling technology, are highly optimized for Unity engine (graphic engine of the best games) and still carry technologies such as Dolby Atmos Gamer to improve the sound of games.

Cameras

In total, the Galaxy S10 It has four cameras, one of them positioned at the front and three of them positioned behind the device. O Galaxy S10+ differs a bit by offering an extra front camera.

And the good news is: Samsung's cameras keep evolving. In the specialized test of the site DxOMark, for example, the main rear camera of the Galaxy S10 / S10 + reached the mark of 109 points. This makes it the best camera in the world so far.

This main rear camera is a lens wide-angle with maximum resolution of 12 SM and variable aperture from f/1.5 to f/2.4. This is the camera inaugurated by the Galaxy S9+ and which was also used in Galaxy Note 9. Now even more refined, it records videos in 4K, HDR10 + and can adapt to any type of lighting or scenario. This is the ultimate camera.

To complete the main camera we have the lens telephoto and the lens ultra-wide-angle (or ultra-wide). This first one, which has 12 SM of resolution and aperture of f/2.4, it is suitable for photographs with a dual perspective or that need a slightly smaller angle – it is the lens with the shortest focal length.

On the other hand, the third camera, called ultra wide, manages to capture amazing images with its 123º angle, 16 SM and aperture of f/2.2. With her, you will be able to fit in everyone of the family in the photo and, if necessary, it is also possible to use up to 2x optical zoom or up to 10x digital zoom. Check out some images captured with the ultra-wide camera:

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In the camera software, it is possible to switch between the three types of lenses through icons represented by “trees”. If you want to use the lens telephoto, just tap the icon with just one tree. THE wide-angle is represented by two trees and the Ultra-wide is represented by three trees. So, intuitively, you know that one camera captures more objects and people than the other.

Moving on to the front cameras, the camera Selfie principal also deserves to be highlighted for having surpassed that of the Galaxy Note 9. Now capable of recording videos in 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels), the lens with a resolution of 10 SM and f/1.9 aperture does the trick even in dark environments. Oh, and the 80º angle is also welcome when capturing selfies with friends.

The second and final front camera – which is only available on the Galaxy S10+ -serves to assist in photographs that use extra features of the camera application, as the secondary lens of 8 SM and f/2.2 aperture can capture and understand depth. That is, in the “plus” model, there is a hardware enhancement in photos with Portrait Mode (dynamic focus), for example, while in the Galaxy S10 this improvement is only via software.

In addition to the traditional Dynamic Focus, several new features and functions have been implemented in the camera app, such as a “photo studio” with effects that you can test in real time. also possible create GIFs without the help of external tools, just choose from the menu and get to work. One new way A photo frame that highlights only one color has also been added – this one is very similar to the one already seen on Motorola smartphones.

Battery

With 4.100 mAh battery, the Galaxy S10+ is the ideal version of Samsung's new flagship for users who need that extra charge to end the day.

In contrast, the 3.400 mAh capacity of the Galaxy S10 default is enough for less intensive users. If the “screen size” factor wasn't decisive for you, the battery is where the tiebreaker will occur, as it is possible to gain a few more hours of use with the “plus” model.

Another very interesting feature to arrive both in the Galaxy S10 how much in Galaxy S10+ is Powershare. Through it, the user can recharge basically any mobile device compatible with wireless charging. Whether you want to recharge your smartwatch or even your family member's iPhone, all you have to do is position the device so that it comes into direct contact with the Galaxy S10+ or ​​the S10.

One UI and extra features

Goodbye, Samsung Experience. In celebration of the 10 years of the Galaxy line, Samsung launched together with the Galaxy S10 / S10 + its new interface for Android.

A One UI, which will work in conjunction with Android 9 Pie, should further clean the system of your Galaxy line smartphone.

In summary, it can be said that the One UI is a differentiated approach on top of the Material Design do Google. And the result of this is a less aggressive Android 9 Pie adapted for large screens.

In it, app options that were at the top of the screen give way to a cleaner header and are repositioned at the bottom, for easier access.

[…]it is possible to use Samsung's own gesture navigation mode.

Oh, and in addition to everything being redesigned, it is possible to use a gesture navigation mode Samsung. Give it a try and see if you fit.

Conclusion

With a stunning screen, state-of-the-art hardware and the best cameras on the market, it's hard not to recommend the Galaxy S10 and, even more, the Galaxy S10+. The new ones S10 open the year by defining what is perfection in Android smartphones in 2019. They are also the most complete smartphones on the market, to date.

The new S10 kicks off the year by defining perfection on Android smartphones in 2019.

Still unavailable in Brazil, they are scheduled to arrive here: March 12th. Outside, the models start at US$ 899 (approximately R$ 3.370, without taxes) in the United States.

Galaxy S10/S10+ technical specs

Below, you can see the main features of the hardware of the Galaxy S10 / S10 +:

Infinity-O Screen	Galaxy S10: 6,1 inches  Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED Curved,  19:9 (550ppi),  HDR10+ with blue light reduction  and better visibility in the sun Gorilla Glass 6 Galaxy S10+: 6,4 inches,  Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED Curved,  19:9 (438ppi),  HDR10+ with blue light reduction  and better visibility in the sun Gorilla Glass 6
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 7nm 64-bit Octa-core  (2.8GHz + 2.4GHz + 1.7GHz) (American version)  Exynos 9820 8nm 64-bit Octa-core  (2.7GHz + 2.3GHz + 1.9GHz) (Brazilian version)
Social	LTE Cat.20 (2 Gbps download / 150 Mbps upload),  Enhanced 4.4 MiMo, up to 7CA,  LAADual YES
Android version	Android 9 Pie
main camera	three cameras,  dual optical stabilization (Dual OIS),  Telephoto: 12MP AF (autofocus),  aperture F2.4,  OIS and 45 degree viewing angle,  wide angle: 12MP 2DP AF, F1.5/F2.4,  ios 77 degrees,  ultra wide angle: 16MP FF, F.2.2 (123 degrees),  Up to 2x optical zoom,  Up to 10x digital zoom
Frontal camera	Galaxy S10: 10 MP 2DP AF, F1.9 (80 degrees) Galaxy S10+: Two cameras,  the main one with 10MP 2DP AF,  F1.9 (80 degrees)  and secondary RGB Depth: 8MP FF, F2.2 (90 degrees)
Memoirs	Galaxy S10: 8GB/128GB and 8GB/512GB Galaxy S10+: 8GB/128GB, 8GB/512GB and 12GB/1TB
MicroSD Card	Yes
Battery	Galaxy S10: 3.400 mAh Galaxy S10+: 4.100 mAh
Loading  wireless	Yes, with Wireless Fast Charging 2.0  and PowerShare
Impressions  fingerprints on the screen	Yes, (ultrasonic fingerprint scanner)
Road Clearing  by face	Yes
Sensors	accelerometer;  barometer;  ultrasonic fingerprint sensor;  gyroscope;  geomagnetic sensor;  ambient sensor;  heart sensor; proximity sensor and RGB light sensor
Colors	Galaxy S10: white, black, green, blue Galaxy S10+: white, black, green, blue,  ceramic white, ceramic black

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