Key Features

• Android 9 (Pie) with One UI
• 6.1"  Dynamic AMOLED display
• microSD support (up to 512GB)
• TRIPLE 12+12+16MP rear cameras with OIS, dual pixel phase-detection autofocus
• 10 MP selfie camera with autofocus
• 3,400 mAh battery with fast charging and wireless charging (Qi or PMA)
• IP68 water and dust resistant
• USB Type-C / 3.5mm audio jack / Dedicated Bixby button

Overview

For the tenth anniversary of the Galaxy S, Samsung have redesigned their screen technology, deeply incorporated AI and machine learning, as well as embraced emerging technologies that will shape the future of wireless communications.

Infinity-O Display
Samsung's original Infinity display showed the world what smartphones could look like if they moved on from traditional resolutions and ratios. This had led to the recent explosion of devices with edge-to-edge displays, often featuring a notch or an asymmetric bezel design. Both of these solutions have not found much favour with reviewers and discerning consumers. With the Galaxy S10 range, the all-new Infinity-O display approaches things differently. Infinity-O wraps to the very edges of the handset, and pushes as far to the top, bottom and corners as possible.

So where are the selfie camera and sensors? Embedded underneath the screen, and visible through a circular cut-out. This has been achieved using an incredibly precise laser cutting method, designed to remove a section of the already-manufactured AMOLED panel, without damaging the surrounding pixels. Inifinty-O Display isn't just large and bright though. New Dynamic AMOLED technology is HDR10+ certified for incredibly accurate colour representation and deep contrast. Brightness levels have improved for outdoor viewing in daylight, plus blue light levels are naturally reduced in all lighting conditions to make for a more comfortable viewing experience.

Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner
For 2019, Samsung has moved the fingerprint sensor from the back of the phone to the front, incorporating it into the display. This isn't the first time we've seen this concept, however, it is a brand new technology solution. Traditionally, smartphone fingerprint sensors have utilised optical or capacitive scanners, which use light or electronic capacitors (similar to how a touchscreen recognises presses), to create a 2D image of the fingerprint. Optical scanners are not particularly secure, being fooled by images or prosthetics. Capacitive scanners, better in that regard, are expensive and require calibrating, which can result in more unwanted false readings than some find acceptable.

Ultrasonic scanners are a very new technology. An ultrasonic pulse is transmitted. When this hits the finger, some energy is absorbed and some reflected back to the receiver. The result is an accurate 3D image of the surface presented to the scanner. It is in many ways similar to Sonar technology used in boats to scan the ocean floor. With this highly-detailed 3D image, it is almost impossible to forge or fool the sensor. Beyond the simple grooves and ridges of a person's already unique fingerprint, the fine pores of the skin are also mapped.

With Samsung Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor, not only can you quickly and securely unlock your phone, dragging and holding along the sensor area can have custom actions such as app launches.