Samsung Galaxy S10 512 GB Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
6.1", 3040 x 1440
Front Camera
10 Megapixel
Main Camera
12 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 9.0 Pie
Storage
512 GB
RAM
8 GB
Battery
3400 mAh

Other Variants:

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy S10 512 GB
Product Type Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number SM-G973F/DS
Form Factor Touch
Height 149.9 mm Better than 70 % of phones rated.
Width 70.4 mm Better than 56 % of phones rated.
Depth 7.8 mm Better than 89 % of phones rated.
Weight 157 g Worse than 61 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Prism green | Prism white | Prism blue | Prism black
Body Material Gorilla glass 5
Protection Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof
Waterproof (Water-resistant) Yes Better than 86 % of phones rated.
IP rating IP68
SAR Value 1.593 W/kg (body), 0.477 W/kg (head)
Integrated Components Heart rate sensor
Connector Type USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM
SIM Card Configuration Details Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD

Design of Samsung Galaxy S10 512 GB has dimensions of 149.9 mm × 70.4 mm × 7.8 mm and weight of 157 g. The water resistance of the phone´s design is also worth mentioning.

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DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy S10 512 GB
Display Type OLED display
Display Technology Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED
Screen Size (Display Size) 6.1" Better than 80 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 3040 x 1440 pixels Better than 98 % of phones rated.
Display Format QHD+
Pixel Density 550 ppi Better than 97 % of phones rated.
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.
HDR Yes Better than 91 % of phones rated.
HDR Technology HDR10+
Display Features Always-on display, Edge Screen
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (scratch resistant glass)

The screen size reaches 6.1" inches. With a large display, phone offers a great experience for watching videos, playing games and reading. The best phones today are 6.5'' or more. They have the advantage of a large display area that allows you to see more content than with conventional display sizes. Owing to OLED technology, the display offers a true representation of colours, especially black. The resulting contrast is significantly higher and colours appear more vivid. OLED technology is now part of most smartphones, while LCD displays are becoming a thing of the past in mobile phones. OLED displays also have lower power consumption compared to LCD technology.

Display Resolution of Samsung Galaxy S10 512 GB is 3040 x 1440 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px. If you want a perfect picture, focus on pixel density in addition to resolution. This number indicates how sharp the image will be. Best phones today have a display fineness of 450 ppi or higher, but the today´s average is around 350-400 ppi. That should be enough for you to enjoy a fine and sharp image. This model has a pixel density of 550 ppi.

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PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy S10 512 GB
Clock Speed 2.7 GHz Better than 92 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty 8-core Better than 99 % of phones rated.
64-bit Architecture Yes Better than 82 % of phones rated.

The number of processor cores is 8. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. Samsung Galaxy S10 512 GB is provided with processor´s frequency of 2.7 GHz. Normally today you will find this value between 1.8 and 2.8 GHz, and the higher the number, the faster the response of the phone. The processor frequency will thus be one of the important parameters if you are looking for a phone capable of managing several requests at once without major problems.

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MEMORY Samsung Galaxy S10 512 GB
RAM LPDDR4X SDRAM - 8 GB Better than 94 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 512 GB Better than 99 % of phones rated.
User Memory 462.5 GB
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB

The phone is provided with an internal memory of 512 GB. Internal storage capacity is often a key parameter, as it determines how many files, photos, apps and more your phone can store. Best phones like this one have 256 GB to 1 TB of memory, which is already enough for even the most demanding geeks who use the phone to create videos, take high-resolution photos and play more demanding games. The downside is that with most phones, you'll have to pay extra for that kind of storage capacity. Fortunately, manufacturers nowadays think of all users and therefore offer phone models with different memory sizes so that everyone can choose what suits them.

In addition, if you need more memory, this model offers the option of inserting a memory card to increase the storage size.

Operating memory significantly affects the performance of the entire phone. Samsung Galaxy S10 512 GB has an operating memory of LPDDR4X SDRAM - 8 GB. Phones with less than 4 GB of RAM are better suited for undemanding users who use phone more for basic needs and some essential applications only. But if you are a heavy user, reach for at least 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which is the standard today, or 12 GB for the really demanding ones.

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CAMERA Samsung Galaxy S10 512 GB
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 3
Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel Better than 62 % of phones rated.
Lens Type Telephoto lens
Lens Aperture F/2.4 Worse than 89 % of phones rated.
Field of View (FoV) 45 degree(s)
Pixel Size 1 μm
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) Better than 87 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic, manual
Optical Zoom 2x Better than 60 % of phones rated.
Digital Zoom 10x Better than 91 % of phones rated.
Special Effects HDR, Grid Line
Camera Modes Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, Timer mode, HYPERLAPSE, Super Slow-mo, AR Emoji, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Mountains, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Motion Photos, Food, Live focus with bokeh effect, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Light Source High CRI LED flash
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps
Camera Features (Functions) Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Full view, Flaw detection, 9.1MP still photos recording 4K video, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady
SECOND CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) 12 Megapixel Better than 81 % of phones rated.
Lens Type (2nd Camera) Wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) F/1.5 & f/2.4 Better than 99 % of phones rated.
Camera Features (2nd Camera) Dual Pixel AF, OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation)
THIRD CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) 16 Megapixel Better than 96 % of phones rated.
Lens Type (3rd Camera) Ultra wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) F/2.2 Better than 91 % of phones rated.
Field of View (3rd Camera) 123 degree(s) Better than 90 % of phones rated.
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 10 Megapixel Better than 71 % of phones rated.
Lens Type (Front) Wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture (Front) F/1.9 Better than 96 % of phones rated.
Field of View (Front) 80 degree(s) Better than 58 % of phones rated.
Pixel Size (Front) 1.22 μm Better than 94 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Camera Modes (Front) Live Focus mode
Camera Features (Front) Dual Pixel AF

The rear camera of the Samsung Galaxy S10 512 GB is equipped with 3 lenses. A larger number of lenses usually results in better quality photo, as each lens is designed differently: usually as a macro lens, telephoto lens or wide-angle lens. Macro lens is used for great close-ups, telephoto lens is designed for capturing objects in the distance as it often has an optical zoom, and wide-angle lens will take great landscape photos where you need a larger field of view. The main lens is designed as Telephoto lens. A high resolution lens alone does not necessarily mean high quality photos. The main lens in this has a resolution of 12 Megapixel. However, if you are looking for perfect photos, in addition to resolution, don't forget to focus on at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size. Pixel size is typically around 0.8-1.8 μm in better mobile phones. The higher the value, the better the quality of the resulting photo should be. In the case of main lens, the pixel size reaches 1 μm. Luminance is one of the main factors determining the quality of a photograph. Commonly today, this value ranges between F/1.8 and F/2.2. However, best photomobiles have an aperture of up to F/1.2. Value indicates how much light passes through the sensor and the lower it is, the better the quality of the photos. Main lens here is equipped with F/2.4.

Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 10x. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it. Much more important is the optical zoom, which has the advantage of not losing quality and sharpness when zooming in. On this phone, the optical zoom is 2x. An undeniable advantage is the optical image stabilisation, which makes image significantly more stable without any loss in quality. Cheaper phone models are equipped with electronic stabilisation, which has a negative effect on the resulting image quality. If you like to take photos of people and portraits, you'll appreciate the facial recognition feature. The camera automatically detects face and focuses on it.

Second camera
The second lens of rear camera is designed as Wide-angle lens. The resolution reaches size of 12 Megapixel. Furthermore, aperture of second lens reaches size of F/1.5 & f/2.4.

Third camera
Lens number three represents the Ultra wide-angle lens. The lens achieves a field of view of up to 123 degree(s). The resolution of third lens is then 16 Megapixel. Finally, the lens also features a lens aperture of F/2.2.

Front camera
The front camera of phone Samsung Galaxy S10 512 GB has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The main front lens is designed as a Wide-angle lens. The resolution of main lens reaches 10 Megapixel. Again, it should be noted that resolution is not the only factor affecting the quality of the front camera photo. The pixel size itself is 1.22 μm. The aperture of main lens is F/1.9. As for the field of view of main lens of front camera, it reaches 80 degree(s).

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy S10 512 GB
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 3400 mAh Better than 76 % of phones rated.
Fast Charging Technology Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging Better than 86 % of phones rated.
Wireless Charging Yes Better than 91 % of phones rated.
Wireless Charging Standards WPC, PMA, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare
Talk Time 1260 minutes Better than 81 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk (WCDMA): up to 1260 min
Active online usage (3G): up to 12 hrs
Active online usage (LTE): up to 14 hrs
Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 14 hrs
Playback (video): up to 18 hrs
Playback (audio): up to 81 hrs

The battery size of Samsung Galaxy S10 512 GB is 3400 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day. The battery life when making calls is, like standby time, a figure that tells us how long the phone will last on a single charge when making continuous calls. For the Samsung Galaxy S10 512 GB it is 1260 minutes. Today, wireless charging feature is popular and appreciated by many users. You don't have to worry about your phone overheating, and it's also practical in that you don't wear out your phone's connector unnecessarily. The fast charging function will also please many people. Owing to fast charging, phone charges up to several times faster, which you will appreciate, for example, on the go.

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CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy S10 512 GB
Technology TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface One UI
Intelligent Assistant Bixby
Payment Technology Samsung Pay
Navigation GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo

Samsung Galaxy S10 512 GB supports 4G. 4G connectivity is still common today, although the latest phones already have 5G connectivity. 3G connectivity is now more of a thing of past and can only be found on older models. The phone's operating system is Android 9.0 Pie. This model also offers ability to pay by phone with Samsung Pay.

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COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy S10 512 GB
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi, LAA
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X, 2100 CDMA2000 1X (AWS)
3G UMTS Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8
3G UMTS Frequency 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 LE
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

The NFC function will please all fans of contactless mobile payments. In addition, you can also use function in the context of connectivity, for example, to unlock doors or load menus in restaurants. Bluetooth 5.0 LE makes it easy to connect your phone to other wireless devices such as headphones, speakers, TV or tablet and more.

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MEDIA Samsung Galaxy S10 512 GB
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128
Supported Digital Video Standards MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2
Sound Enhancements Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy S10 512 GB
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor
Security Devices Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition
Additional Phone Features Smart Select, MU-MIMO technology, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Live message, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy S10 512 GB
Included Accessories Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB connector, USB-C cable, headset (tuned by AKG)
Compliant Standards VDE, IP68, TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification

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