Samsung Galaxy S10 Range: What Aussies Need To Know


“More screen, more cameras, more choices.” That’s the mantra behind Samsung’s Galaxy S10 range. There are four distinct models to choose from – including a futuristic 5G flagship that’s going to be the phone to beat in 2019. Here are the specifications for all four Galaxy S10 phones, along with Australian pricing and release date.

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It has been ten years since the first Samsung Galaxy phone wowed Android enthusiasts around the world. To mark the occasion, Samsung is really pulling out all the stops with no fewer than four S10 models hitting the market.

“With four unique devices, the Galaxy S10 line is engineered to meet the distinct needs of today’s smartphone market, so consumers can do more of what they love,” Samsung said in a statement. “Each device delivers a next-generation experience in the categories consumers care about most: groundbreaking innovations in display, camera and performance.”

If you’re a Galaxy fan, you will know what to expect from the S10 and S10+ which follow the same design principle of past handsets. But there’s also the “entry level” Galaxy S10e and the ultra-deluxe Galaxy S10 5G. Let’s take a look at how each phone differs.

Samsung Galaxy S10 range specifications

Galaxy S10e Galaxy S10 Galaxy S10+ Galaxy S10 5G
Operating system Android 9.0 (Pie) Android 9.0 (Pie) Android 9.0 (Pie) Android 9.0 (Pie)
Display 5.8-inch, Full HD+ Flat Dynamic AMOLED, 19:9 (522ppi) 6.1-inch QuadHD+ Curved Dynamic AMOLED, 19:9 (550ppi) 6.4-inch Quad HD+ Curved Dynamic AMOLED, 19:9 (438ppi) 6.7-inch Quad HD+ Curved Dynamic AMOLED, 19:9 (505ppi)
Camera Rear: Dual Camera with OIS
– Wide-angle: 12MP Dual
Pixel AF, F1.5/F2.4, OIS
(77°)
– Ultra Wide: 16MP FF, F2.2
(123°)
– 0.5X optical zoom, up to
8X digital zoom
Front:
– Selfie: 10MP Dual Pixel
AF, F1.9 (80°)
Rear: Triple Camera with
Dual OIS
– Telephoto: 12MP PDAF,
F2.4, OIS (45°)
– Wide-angle: 12MP Dual
Pixel AF, F1.5/F2.4, OIS
(77°)
– Ultra Wide: 16MP FF,
F2.2 (123°)
– 0.5X/2X optical zoom,
up to 10X digital zoom
Front:
– Selfie: 10MP Dual Pixel
AF, F1.9 (80°)
Rear: Triple Camera with
Dual OIS
– Telephoto: 12MP PDAF,
F2.4, OIS (45°)
– Wide-angle: 12MP Dual
Pixel AF, F1.5/F2.4, OIS
(77°)
– Ultra Wide: 16MP FF,
F2.2 (123°)
– 0.5X/2X optical zoom,
up to 10X digital zoom
Front: Dual Camera
– Selfie: 10MP Dual Pixel
AF, F1.9 (80°)
– RGB Depth: 8MP FF,
F2.2 (90°)
Rear: Quadruple
Camera with Dual OIS
– Telephoto: 12MP
PDAF, F2.4, OIS (45°)
– Wide-angle: 12MP
Dual Pixel AF, F1.5/F2.4,
OIS (77°)
– Ultra Wide: 16MP FF,
F2.2 (123°)
– 0.5X/2X optical zoom,
up to 10X digital zoom
– 3D Depth: hQVGA
Front:
– Selfie: 10MP Dual Pixel
AF, F1.9 (80°)
– 3D Depth: hQVGA
Body 69.9 x 142.2 x 7.9mm, 150g 70.4 x 149.9 x 7.8mm, 157g 74.1 x 157.6 x 7.8mm, 175g (Ceramic: 198g) 77.1 x 162.6 x 7.94mm, 198g
CPU 8nm 64-bit Octa-core processor (Max. 2.7 GHz + 2.3 GHz + 1.9 GHz) 8nm 64-bit Octa-core processor (Max. 2.7 GHz + 2.3 GHz + 1.9 GHz) 8nm 64-bit Octa-core processor (Max. 2.7 GHz + 2.3 GHz + 1.9 GHz) 8nm 64-bit Octa-core processor (Max. 2.7 GHz + 2.3 GHz + 1.9 GHz)
Memory 6GB/8GB RAM (LPDDR4X), 128GB/256GB + MicroSD slot (up to 512GB) 8GB RAM (LPDDR4X), 128GB/512GB + MicroSD slot (up to 512GB) 8GB/12GB RAM (LPDDR4X), 128GB/512GB/1TB + MicroSD slot (up to 512GB) 8GB + 256GB (No MicroSD)
Battery 3,100mAh 3,400mAh 4,100mAh 4,500mAh
Network Enhanced 4×4 MIMO, Up to 7CA, LAA, LTE Cat.20
– 2.0Gbps download, 150Mbps Upload
Enhanced 4×4 MIMO, Up to 7CA, LAA, LTE Cat.20
– 2.0Gbps download, 150Mbps Upload
Enhanced 4×4 MIMO, Up to 7CA, LAA, LTE Cat.20
– 2.0Gbps download, 150Mbps Upload
Enhanced 4×4 MIMO,
Up to 7CA, LAA, LTE
Cat.20
– 2.0Gbps download,
150Mbps Upload +
None Standalone (NSA),
Sub6 / mmWave (28G,
39G)
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4/5GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO, 1024QAM
– 1.2Gbps Download / 1.2Gbps Upload
Bluetooth v 5.0, ANT+, USB Type-C, NFC, Location (GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou)
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4/5GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO, 1024QAM
– 1.2Gbps Download / 1.2Gbps Upload
Bluetooth v 5.0, ANT+, USB Type-C, NFC, Location (GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou)
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4/5GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO, 1024QAM
– 1.2Gbps Download / 1.2Gbps Upload
Bluetooth v 5.0, ANT+, USB Type-C, NFC, Location (GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou)
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4/5GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO, 1024QAM
– 1.2Gbps Download / 1.2Gbps Upload
Bluetooth v 5.0, ANT+, USB Type-C, NFC, Location (GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou)
Sensors Accelerometer, Barometer,
Capacitive Fingerprint
Sensor, Gyro Sensor,
Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall
Sensor, Proximity Sensor,
RGB Light Sensor
Accelerometer, Barometer,
Capacitive Fingerprint
Sensor, Gyro Sensor,
Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall
Sensor, Proximity Sensor,
RGB Light Sensor
Accelerometer, Barometer,
Capacitive Fingerprint
Sensor, Gyro Sensor,
Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall
Sensor, Proximity Sensor,
RGB Light Sensor
Accelerometer, Barometer, Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor,
Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Heart Rate Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB
Light Sensor

As you can see in the above table, the Galaxy S10e sports a smaller 5.8-inch AMOLED display, up to 8GB RAM, a 3100mAh battery and a cheaper dual-camera array (a standard 12MP lens and the 12MP ultra-wide angle lens.) If you prefer slightly smaller handset and can live without some bells and whistles, this could be the model to get.

The S10 and S10+, meanwhile, come with a curved Dynamic AMOLED display, an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, three rear-facing cameras (12MP telephoto, 12MP wide-angle and 16MP ultra-wide), 8GB memory and, in the case of the S10+, up to 1TB of onboard storage. The S10 has a 3400mAh battery. On the S10+, this has been bumped up to 4100mAh.

The S10 5G – which will be released later in the year – boasts a 6.7-inch AMOLED, which is the largest Galaxy smartphone display ever. It also has a beefier 4500mAh battery, 3D image capturing, Super Fast Charging at 25W and 5G connectivity. Samsung is billing the S10 5G as a phone for people who want “more of everything”.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Australian pricing


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How much does the Samsung Galaxy S10 cost? Brace yourselves. The “entry level” Galaxy S10e will retail for $1199. The Samsung Galaxy S10 base model will set you back $1349. Meanwhile, the S10+ starts at $1499 with the 1TB version coming in at an eye-watering $2399. We hate to think what the Galaxy S10 5G will cost – its RRP is currently under wraps.

Here are the prices for all available models and capacities:

  • Samsung Galaxy S10e: $1199
  • Samsung Galaxy S10 (128GB): $1349
  • Samsung Galaxy S10 (512GB): $1699
  • Samsung Galaxy S10+ (128GB): $1499
  • Samsung Galaxy S10+ (512GB): $1849
  • Galaxy S10+ (1TB): $2399
  • Galaxy S10 5G: TBA

Samsung Galaxy Australian release date

The Samsung Galaxy S10e, S10 and S10+ will be hitting stores on March 8. All three models are available to pr-order from 9am today (February 21.) We can confirm that the Galaxy S10 5G will be coming to Australia on Telstra’s next-gen network, but an ETA was not provided.

Samsung Galaxy S10 pre-order bonus

Customers who pre-order a Galaxy S10 or Galaxy S10+ before March 8, 2019 will receive a free pair of Galaxy Buds valued at $149.99. There’s currently no word on pre-order offers for the S10e or S10 5G. You can see how the major Australian telco plans compare here.

The full range of plans are below:

Telstra S10e 128GB

Telstra S10e 128GB Lease

Telstra S10 128GB

Telstra S10 128GB lease

Telstra S10 512GB

Telstra S10 512GB lease

Telstra S10+ 128GB

Telstra S10+ 128GB lease

Telstra S10+ 512GB

Telstra S10+ 512GB lease

Optus S10e 128GB

Optus S10e 128GB Lease

Optus S10 128GB

Optus S10 128GB lease

Optus S10 512GB

Optus S10 512GB lease

Optus S10+ 128GB

Optus S10+ 128GB lease

Optus S10+ 512GB

Optus S10+ 512GB lease

Vodafone S10e 128GB 24-month

Vodafone S10 128GB 24-month

Vodafone S10 512GB 24-month

Vodafone S10+ 128GB 24-month

Vodafone S10+ 512GB 24-month

Woolworths S10e 128GB 24-month

Woolworths S10 128GB 24-month

Woolworths S10 512GB 24-month

Woolworths S10+ 128GB 24-month

Woolworths S10+ 512GB 24-month

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