01/08/2020 - Mobtechnews

Huawei P30 Pro Review

The bezel above was stripped and below the screen to a bare minimum. It reduces the size of the notch at the top of the display to house the front camera. The fingerprint scanner is embedded in the display at the bottom, this allows the screen to extend further to the base of the handset.

To set up the fingerprint on the scanner could be a little time consuming because of the number of scans required for each digit you registered. Thumbs and forefingers are both recommended for ease of use. Once the scanner is set up, it works with great speed and is always accurate.

A new smartphone with Leica quad camera that comes with:

5x optical zoom
Super low light performance
Fun features
Beautiful colour options
Long battery life
Amazing camera

This is one of Huawei latest top end phone which has a healthy competition with the other top of the range phone in the tech world. It is made of:

Metal frame
Curved glass
All screens designs
Eye popping amber sunrise
Pearlescent oil slick like
Stretches 6.7in from corner to corner
A small tear drop notch at the top
The FHD + OLED is massive and beautiful
Amber sunrise on the left
Breathing crystal on the right
Bright eye-catching options

The inbuilt is exceptional, the glass back is slippery on the fabric, but feel good in the hand even if it’s a fingerprint magnet. It comes with a clear plastic case included in the box in most regions. There is no earpiece speaker, but a vibration of the whole screen which produces the audio which sets it apart from a regular speaker. The phone was built with a huge screen, but fits into the hand because of its narrow width.

Huawei P30 Pro Review – Specifications:

Processor – octa -core Huawei Kirin 980
RAM – 8GB of RAM
Screen – 6.47in FHD + OLED (398ppi)
Operating System – EMU1 9.1 based on Android 9 pie
Storage – 128 or 521 GB plus nano memory card
Rear Camera – Quadruple rear camera 40MP, 20MP ultra – wide angle, 8MP telephoto
Front Camera – 32MP front facing camera
Water resistance – IP68
Connectivity – LTE, WI-FI, NFC, Bluetooth 5 and GPS
Dual sim available in some countries
Dimensions – 158 x 83.4 x 8.41mm
Weight 192g

At the bottom is the USB-C port which is flanked by the sim tray and mono speaker. The guts are like the mate 20 pro and so is the performance which are

Snappy
Fast
Smooth
Long gaming sessions

Huawei P30 Pro Review – Battery

Longest battery life of this phone has given more credibility to Huawei, which is the reason it continues to stand head and shoulders above the rest. The battery will last for 35 hours between charges under heavy usage, this means from 7am on the first day until 6pm on the second day. This is also considering the usage of:

Email
Messages
Push notifications
Lots of web browsing
Five hours of Spotify via Bluetooth headphones
Watching 90 minutes of offline movies
30 minutes of gaming
Shooting about 20 photos a day

It will not go below 15%, even when used as a primary navigation aid and camera on holiday. It will manage 48 hours between charges with light usage or far longer with one of the specialised power saving mode active.

A full charge takes less than an hour, it reaches 70% in just over 30 minutes via the cable. It also has fast 15w wireless charging and wireless power sharing which is used for other Qi compatible devices.

Huawei P30 Pro Review – Camera

The camera app is easy to use because it reveals a large meaningful step forward in smartphone photography. The new Leica quad camera system improves both zoom and low light performance drastically.

The combination of the 40-megapixel wide angle and the 20-megapixel ultra-wide camera is a powerful one. They are joined by a new 8-megapixel telephoto camera that uses a prism to direct light sideways in the body of the phone for a 5x optical zoom lens. The fourth camera is a 3D depth – sensing system called a time of flight (TOF) camera that is sued for portrait effects and other things.

The ultra-wide camera is great because it produces some of the most amazing shots, the 5x optical is unmatched by rivals. It gets you closer to your object without using hybrid or digital zoom. There’s the 10x hybrid zoom at the top using the other camera for details. There’s a little difference between the hybrid and the 5x optical zoom.

You will also get a 50x digital zoom that is invisibly inferior to the optical and hybrid but not a problem to read text from a distance or spot people on a distant hilltop. This can be used as a pair of binoculars for great effect. It’s easy to get to the different zoom levels, although a little practice is needed to hold the 50x zoom.

The low light photography is the second big leap, there’s a new sensor that ditches green for yellow pixels. There’s been a lot of improvements to the light absorption and the results are miraculous. Night can be easily be transformed into day by ordinary point and shoot shots without a dedicated night or long exposure mode illuminating full detail and colour in scenes preventing the human eye from struggling.

The night mode is like Google’s but takes a few seconds to snap an image. The Pro 30 Pro does a better job because of the instant snap. There are four cameras at the back with three in the lump including the new 5x optical zoom camera and one next to it below the flash.

The camera image quality is quite impressive which matches or even in some circumstances beats most rivals in almost every scenario. Google’s pixel still produces better detail and contrast in HDR images. The P30 Pro can be pointed at any object and still get a good image. There is also an improvement to the Master AI system.

The selfie camera at the front in the small notch which is a 32 megapixel is excellent for capturing a good amount of detail and managing variable lighting conditions in spite of being fixed focus.

At 73.4mm wide, it’s narrower compare to all similar size devices.
A little wider than the 72.3mm Mate Pro 20
It weighs about 192g which makes it a little heavy

Fingerprint Scanner

The in-screen fingerprint scanner is the rave of the moment because they free up space on the device while keeping them in a convenient position at the front. The P30 Pro is a Huawei next iteration of its optical fingerprint scanner. It’s faster, more accurate and easier to hit with muscle memory compared further down the screen to the Mate 20 Pro. It’s not as fast or secure as a traditional capacitive fingerprint scanner but reliable.

EMUI 9.1

The phone runs on the latest version of EMUI 9.1, this is the version of the Android 9 pie. It’s like EMUI 9 on the Mate 20 Pro and the operations are the same. EMUI 9.1 comes with a refined navigation options and it works very well. You can swipe from either the left to the right side of the screen. You swipe up from the bottom left or right to activate Google Assistant. The downside is not being able to get back to previously opened the app.

If you don’t like gesture the traditional three button navigation bar is available and there are many other customisation options including full theme support. EMUI’s strength is long term performance and battery life with extensive automatic and manual suppression systems that prevents apps from draining the battery in the background.

There are gradual improvements in offering a better performance in order to catch up with Google, One plus and Samsung. Huawei is trying to ensure that its design and feel meets the demands of the western audience.

In Conclusion

The curved glass and slim bezels are familiar but still attractive. There’s a mic hole next to the SIM tray, be careful not to poke the SIM ejector in by accident because you could destroy the mic. The vibrating haptic feedback is nice and staccato although cannot ne compare to Google’s or Apple’s phones.

There’s a single speaker at the bottom and even though is single, it’s loud and clear. There’s no headphone socket, but a USB- C socket at the bottom. Dual sin support in available in some countries plus a nano memory card slot.

This cutting edge device provides the benefit of effortless high performance and comfort, thanks to an outstanding innovation. The secret behind this stunning device is the amazing design which provides much functionality with effortless power. The device offers an amazing feeling of comfort and control.

Huawei Mate P20 Pro review

The mate 20 pro is an amazing phone because it was designed with great features and enclave by a beautiful slim and light body. Huawei has been able to prove over the years that they can produce good phones. The mate 20 Pro is the Chinese firm’s first truly cutting-edge device that comes with a triple camera, 3D face unlocks and an on-screen fingerprint sensor. One of the main things that is outstanding about this phone is the battery life. Huawei ensures that they deliver extra regarding the battery.

This was the Company’s most powerful phone when it was released, it was a labelled as a great phone for taking pictures. No doubt the Huawei P30 Pro and P40 Pro are now the top of the range in terms of design and specifications, but all the same the P20 is still a great phone worth giving all the attention. Since the introduction of later models, the P20 Pro is now a lot more affordable and greater for photography.

The P20 Pro was competing with the likes of Galaxy S9 plus and iPhone XS upon release, although both are more powerful, this was more affordable. There are some quirks regarding the design and software in order to get used to them. The remarkable work done on the camera still makes it one of the most versatile camera phones irrespective of if you are a happy snapper or an amateur enthusiast photographer.

The mate 20 Pro offers the best feeling one can get from a phone, the most premium device that was made. It is incredibly:

Solid
Smooth
Well built
Manageable compared to other phones

An attractive glass at the back and repels fingerprints that makes it stay beautiful. This device could be placed between the iPhone XS and Samsung Galaxy9+. Some of the features are:

Curved edges
Metal band
Well-designed screen
Crips 6.39inch display
Striking
Easier to handle

It feels smooth with a silky touch feeling, if you run your nail over it will sound like a record. A shinning glass at the back, masks fingerprint which makes it less slippery, although if it drops the glass will smash. There is a slim slot at the bottom of the phone and a USB-C port which seem weird but quite handy.

Huawei Mate P20 Pro review – Specification

Processor – octa-core Huawei Kirin 980
RAM – 6 or 8GB of RAM
Operating System – EMU 9 based on Android 9 pie
Screen 6.39in QHD+OLED (538PPI)
Storage – 128 or 256GB plus nano memory card
Camera – Triple rear camera 40MP, 20MP ultra-wide angle, 8MP telephoto, 24MP front facing camera + 3D depth sensing camera
Connectivity – LTE, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth 5 and GPS (Dual-sim available in some regions
Water resistance – IP68
Dimensions 157.8 x 72.3 x 8.6 mm
Weight 189g

The USB-C socket also serves as the speaker output, which is at the bottom of the phone. This is the first phone to use the Huawei’s NEW Kirin 908 processor. The company says it is a significant improvement and is one of the first chips produced using 7mm processes. Apps are launching quicker and switching between them was rapid without interruptions during launch. The gaming performance is also brilliant that turns up the processor to the maximum. The game performance is also brilliant both in smooth frame rates and in battery consumption. A shadow gun legend run for about 30 minutes will consume 9 percent of the battery. Performance is might even be better for games that support the firm’s GPU turbo system.

Battery

An excellent battery,
Heavy usage will last for about 35 hours
Hundreds of emails,
Messages
Push notifications
Lots of browsing
Five hours of Spotify via Bluetooth headphones
60 minutes on Netflix
30 minutes of gaming
Shooting about 120 photos in a day

A lighter general usage will last up to 48 hours between charges and will last longer with the ultra-power saving mode. It will last for three days with light usage. The phone charges under one hour with the 40W charger, hitting 30 percent in 13 minutes. It can charge up to 15W wirelessly, with a flip switch will charge other devices such as other phones and headphones.

Huawei Mate P20 Pro review – EMU 9

The smart phone runs a customised version of Android called EMUI based on the latest Android 9 pie. Love and hate go hand in hand, while some love this other hate it. EMIU 9 is the most polished version with refined animations and action, but still comes with some odd quirks. The app drawer uses an old school button with a complete theming support. It is easy to change the colours, icons, and the wallpaper. It is also getting the Huawei’s version of the Google lens called Hi vision. It does image and product recognition using Amazon, which is a load of knuckle-based gestures for things such as:

Opening apps
Screenshots
Mini display mode

The mini display mode shrinks what is on the screen in the right or left bottom corner making it easier to reach. EMUI 9 still maintains the standard Android navigation button that Google ditched for the pixel 3. It also comes with a weird floating navigation dock come joystick and full swipe gestures options.

A beautiful idea is the swipe from the left to the right edge of the screen to go back. Huawei also has its own version of Google digital wellbeing tools that shows you:

The duration of your phone usage
The apps you launch at certain times
The number of times the phone is unlocked
The ability to set limits

One of the downsides of the customisation option is the status bar. The notch in the screen is quite wide which allow room for icons. The battery, time and vibrate symbols can only be fit through the right-hand side if your phone is set to vibrate only. The room for blue tooth icon is replaced when a mail or similar notifications pops up.

The power saving feature is a Huawei biggest change to Android. The system is very aggressive in blocking apps from running in the background compared to Google’s battery system. This is very good, but you might have to whitelist some of the apps such as strava to ensure it works correctly.

Huawei Mate P20 Pro review – Camera

The camera apps work well, but lacks the automatic HDR mode or the quick switch buttons to switch off the company’s master AI system on and off. The triple camera for the mate pro 20 this time around comes with the monochrome camera from the P20 Pro swapped for an ultra-wide angled camera.

The main camera is 40 megapixels
The ultra-wide is 20 megapixels
Third eight-megapixel telephoto camera

The trio works in conjunction to shoot 10 megapixels images by default which can go from 0.6 to 5x hybrid zoom and out to 10x with the digital zoom at the top. This is a potent combination; the ultra-wide camera can be used at 0.6x more zoom than normal. The 1x, 3x and 5x zoom levels are very good and gets you closer to the action compared to a standard 2x zoom

The super macro mode is also great because it brings an object closer with a sharp focus on the object, you will love this if you like taking macro shots. The general images are almost as the same as the excellent Pro 20 Pro and it provides the same amount of detail and colour accuracy. The dynamic range is not the same, though in challenging lighting conditions as the pixel 3. The low light performance is great, and the night mode is awesome.

There has been an improvement to the master AI from P20 Pro but still has to suggest tweaks to photos occasionally. This tends to over saturate some elements, therefore giving it an Instagram look. You have the option to cancel the changes with a little toast notification that pops up on the screen but before taking a shot.

Images taken by the 24 mega pixel front facing selfie are relatively soft in detail without activating the face thinning mode or skin smoothing. There’s also the 3D live emoji’s using the front facing camera to mimic your expression.

In Conclusion

The mate 20 Pro is nothing but a magnificent gadget, it’s a refined piece of hardware that manages to accommodate tech gurus wish list into an impressive phone. The beautiful attributes such as:

Display fingerprint sensor
3D face recognition
Powerful Processor
Awesome screen
Wireless charging
Triple camera system
Great battery

The above helps the phone to perform at a higher level by meeting all your technology needs in a timely manner that helps you to achieve more in less time.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus Review

My Opinion

This Samsung Galaxy S10 plus is an innovation in the sense that it doesn’t follow the sameness of the last few models of Samsung handsets. The screen, a 6.4-inch size is massive it displaces the front camera. The triple rear lens camera was designed to take ultra-wide photos, even though they are hidden because the fingerprint sensor is a hidden feature. The power to share wireless comes with lots of beautiful features

Benefits

Great for screen to body ratio
In screen fingerprint sensor
Wireless power share perk
A long battery’s life span
Bigger and better version compared to other models

This phone provides a new definition of what the word phablet is all about in 2019. The Samsung next generation of infinity – O display and the 6.4 – inch edge to edge screen plus the punch hole design for the front cameras makes this device outstanding.

The screen to body ration is 93.1 %, the pixel stretches from the small top speaker to the thin bottom chin and spill over the curved edges to the left and right. The glass is loaded underneath with and ultra-sonic fingerprint sensor at the front, and at the back is a 4,100mAh battery plus the new wireless power share feature. This helps to top up other wireless charging devices.

Located at the smooth looking back, of the device is the triple lens camera that includes a small camera bump. You’re able to take normal shot and an ultra-wide shot, this capture a wider image without the support of a backup.

The new infinity – O display is behind the standout screen size; the South Korean Company did not use a notch cut out across the latest devices, but opted for a laser cut hole at the top right-hand corner. The two-front facing camera with the second RGB camera is better for portrait selfie compared to the single lens front facing camera of Samsung S10 AND S10 E. The punch hole on the S10 plus takes up a little more space compared to other models.

The front two cameras aligns with the notification bar therefore not in the way when it comes to usage such as:

Web browsing
Social media
Emails
Etc

Most Samsung phone users do agree that the S10 plus is not only bigger than the S10 but better as well. Another plus to this phone is the fact that it gives a new definition to the term phablet in 2019 due to the 6.4 edge to edge screen. There’ also been debates about this phone being much better than the iPhone counterpart.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus Review – Display

The screen size is 1440 x 3040 QHD plus resolution
Resolution is stretched over the tall 19.9 aspect ratio
The resolution provides a pin – sharp 526 ppi pixel density
Resolution is a big highly detailed display
The screen resolution by default is set to full HD + (2280 X 1080)
The resolution offers a clear and detailed images and text
The resolution will adapt automatically once a graphically intensive game or 4K movie is loaded.
Brightness are enhanced for better outdoor visibility

Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus Review – Design

Looking at the phone from a distance one could be deceived that it’s the same design as S10 however there are major improvements to this phone. The Aluminium frame is thinner compared to the S9 plus. The front and the back cover with Gorilla glass while the 512GB and 1TB versions were supported by ceramic in either black or white.

The other glass comes in prism white, black and green which comes with a 128GB storage. Research shows that more people are inclined to buy this version. The back of the phone is almost flush combined with a triple set of cameras with a subtle bump.

Instead of being at the right top corner, which is popular with a lot of smartphones, the camera’s centralised position is at the rear of the phone. It sits nicely on the surface with a polished appearance.

You can perform an invisible trick with the fingerprint sensor something you might want to show off. Samsung’s fingerprint sensor returns to the original flagship after a two-year hiatus. The sensor is embedded under the glass display.

The fingerprint 3D scan does allow more unlock and more secured compare to the optimal scanners of Huawei 20 and one plus 6T. The sensor keeps working even if your finger or the screen is either cold or wet because of the ultrasound technology. The downside is the fingerprint scanner is a bit slow to recognise your print at optical readers outside of the display.

You’ll have to apply more pressure on the fingerprint scanner compare to an optical one with your finger in the right position or else it won’t work. You’ll find a fingerprint guide on the screen pointing to where your digits should be.

You have the option of scanning and face recognition; the face recognition is quicker, but the downside, you must maintain a focus on your phone and it’s less secured.

The Phone Measure:

6 X 74.1 X 7.8mm
Almost the same dimension with S9 plus
A bit shorter compared to other models
Wider compared to other models
Thinner and lighter
Feels better while holding
3% screen to body ratio

A case is needed for the phone because the glass and metal finish offer a little grip, two hands are needed frequently to secure the phone especially when typing. I guess the more you get used to the phone the better and might be able to operate with one hand over time.

The power/lock key on the right side is a little high up which makes it a bit difficult to hit with ease and sometimes the phone might be shimmy in the hand to reach. On the left side the volume rocker sits above a dedicated key smart assistant – Bixby. A press launches the assistance straight away, giving you quick access to voice commands and the Bixby screen. The 3.5mm headphone jack sits at the bottom of the phone alongside the USB – port.

Camera

A robust triple lens rear camera
The rear camera comprises a 12MP regular lens
A 12MP optically zoomed telephoto lens
A new 16MP ultra-wide lens

12.3MP Main Camera

The dual aperture allows you to capture vibrant looking photos
Produces good photos in low lighting conditions
Inconsistent picture quality
Lacks exposure for night vision mode
Ranks among the best iPhone in 2019
Takes photo with bright, punchy colours
Low light compatibilities are good
Tends to de noise night-time images

16MP Ultra -wide Camera

Captures photos with a 123 – degree field of view
Great for cramming more into the frame
Wide angle produces a fisheye effect, thereby distorting peoples and objects at the edges of the shot.
Stunning lens, good for sweeping landscape and group shots
Triple lens rear camera, great for normal telephoto
Capture more with the latter lens
Ranks below Huawei P30 Pro
Offers fun to use and versatile camera suite

The punch hole comes with an extra-large hole in the display because Samsung fixed two cameras to better portraits selfie. This gives the phone an edge over Galaxy S10 and S10E front cameras and it’s not a distraction.

Full HD is the resolution by default, but can be cranked to QHD+ and its pin sharp with HDR10+ for superior contrast and colour. This is an important perk for movie lovers who loves watching movies on their phones.

A drawback is the chipping away bezels, it leads to encroaching palms, making false touches on the sensitive screen, especially when you’re typing. This often flips the on-screen keyboard between letters and numbers to output a bunch of gobbledygook embarrassing messages.

The new look for the Samsung phones in 2019 is the infinity – O display, which is enough for the change that people has been yearning for its looks:

Fantastic
Bright colours

Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus Review – The reproduction offers best:

Images
Icons
Apps
Games
Videos

The easy to navigate apps are fully loaded gives it an edge over the Google’s more bare bones camera app. There are lovely features such as being able to flip between the main and the front cameras by swapping on the screen. You can also take a selfie with gesture because of its simplicity. All you need to do id open your arm, form a fist and the countdown timer will start rolling.

The new scene optimize is the extra category which enables the AI to tell the difference between a cat and a dog. Another addition is for example to fine tune image settings it was discovered that it’s smart enough to recognise the main subject in a busy scene and brightens things up as little as appropriate.

There’s also the shot suggestion hints that fixes photos by using the phone’s neural processing unit. (NPU). It’s real time tips levels the shots and frame subjects which is helpful with an on screen reticle to centre group shots properly.

In Conclusion

Samsung is one of the manufacturers still producing the standard headphone jack and trying to sell its wireless buds. They’ve probably done their research and found out that their customer prefers both based on preferences. The S10 plus is a hallmark feature in rival handset plus a dose of first to launch aspects such as WI-FI 6 and HDR10+ screen. It’s one of the best complete packages among the big expensive smartphones.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Spec Review

The Galaxy S10 is one of the best in the S series. It’s labelled as the fitting 10^Th Anniversary phone from Samsung. It’s described as a novel looking, infinity on screen, it’s very large it displaces the front camera plus a triple lens camera for taking ultra-wide photos. The screen fingerprint also offers a great service whilst the wireless power share will serve you and your friends as well. There are lots of changes regarding improvements, but you’re getting good returns on your investment.

A powerful camera is its own right, the reasons being it has:

A big screen despite the size
The performance is good
A triple camera

The cheaper and portable Galaxy S10 was designed with a beautiful 6.1 screen into a more manageable size with a lot to achieve. To put it in another way, it is a phone with a large screen in a compact body for people who are not too keen about massive flagship smartphones

This phone is the ideal phone if judging by size, the price, and the performance. A beautiful screen in a tiny body. It measures:

4mm wide
9 mm tall
Stunning 6.1 in QHD + AMOLED screen
About the same size as iPhone XS
The lightest top end smartphone in the market

The size and the weight make it one of the easiest phones to handle and fits into the pocket with no discomfort. The important sensors are neatly tucked behind the vibrant and the super AMOLED display. There’s a new ultra-sonic fingerprint sensor, there’s no longer a fingerprint pad on the back or any visible part of the phone. The sensor is now invisible at the front where most users feel it’s the right place. The punch hole display became a trend in the S10 after the idea was revealed in honour view 20. The in-screen fingerprint sensor was also introduced after the appearance in the one plus 6T, Huawei Mate 20 pro and some of the vivo phones.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Spec Review – Design

The main aim of the design is to achieve the impressive 93.1% screen to body ratio at the front of the phone. To be candid, it’s a little bit better compared to a traditional notch. A quick opinion about selfie camera, the only one that offers a cleaner looking alternative on a very similar curved display is the one plus 7 pro. You won’t be bothered about the Samsung punch hole after using it for a couple of hours. There are arrays of lenses that takes:

Normal photos
Telephoto
New ultra-wide photos

More about the Design Below

Both front and back were covered with glass
Especially attractive in its pearlescent white
Curved at the edges
Thin polished metal band
Screen cut for camera poke

There is an ultra-sonic fingerprint scanner for unlocking the phone with the thumb on the screen. The most interesting aspect is the existence of a headphone socket at the bottom – this is quite rare for a top end smartphone

Water resistance is IP68 and depths of up to 1.5 metres in immersed in water for about 30 minutes. You’ll rinse your phone afterwards and seems like nothing happen even after dropping it in the toilet.

You have a lesser amount of grip due to the design of the glass and metal body. You must be careful most especially if you’re accident prone therefore it might be good to get a protective case. You might go for a slim silicon to ensure the phone is not bulky in your hand.

The QUALCOMM backed tech is meant to be better and more secured which is the reason is being used by Samsung for a 3D scan of your print. One of the good things about this is, it will work with your fingers if it’s wet or cold, these are major issues with optical scanners.

The QUALCOMM works very well, but not as effective as an optical fingerprint scanner, not effective does mean you have to wait for a long time to get a response just a few seconds to read, register and unlock the phone but lacks the zip of scanner because it’s not embedded in the display.

The standard headphone jack is still being included in the Samsung phone even 2019 despite introducing wireless Galaxy buds and reducing the thickness of the Galaxy S10.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Spec Review – Specifications

Processor – Samsung Exynos 9820 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
Storage – 128GB + micro SD card
RAM – 8GB of RAM
Screen – 6.1-inch QHD + AMOLED (550PP1)
Operating system – One UI based on Android 9 pie
Camera – Front 10MP selfie and triple rear
Connectivity – Dual SIM, LTE, WIFI, NFC, Bluetooth 5, wireless charging and GPS

Performance

Lesser spotted headphone with a USB-C port at the bottom for power
Same memory, processor, and storage as the Galaxy S10 +
Similar performance to the Galaxy S10 +
It keeps up with the competitors without a struggle
A big leap from Galaxy S8
Battery lasts for twenty-four hours
Browse and use apps, push messages and emails
Watch 60 minutes of offline videos
Shoot about five photos a day
Listen to about five hours of music
Cable charging is a bit slow

Camera

App is simple and straight forward to get a grip on
Rear camera is one of the best in the market
12-megapixel telephoto camera
16-megapixel ultra-wide angle
Flexible for shooting modes
Zooms from 0.5 to 2x and on to 10x hybrid zoom
Produces good photos with a good light
Detail focus
Quick autofocus
Great live focus mode
Records depth information
Blur the background image in portrait
Performs colour isolation
Post straight to Instagram with a dedicated mode
Excellent video capture
Single selfie camera poking through the screen

On the video side, there was an upgrade to the software to include video stabilisation. This is to ensure that all ultra-video is as smooth as an active camera. There’s also the HDR10+ Video recording which is impressive because S9 did not offer HDR recording at all. It pulls in a wider amount of contrast via the HEVC (smaller files) codec turns off when the Samsung’s lab labelled HDR10+ is enabled in the settings. It works well except for large files and few hiccups.

Fingerprint Sensor

Mounted towards the bottom of the screen
The fingerprint reader is embedded under the screen
Ultrasound is used to read ridges through your display
Fingerprint scanner is built right into the screen
Not as quick as an optical sensor
Other finger readers are optical but less secured

Samsung One UI

Touchable things are placed towards the bottom while information is displayed at the top
Runs new one UI version of the Android 9 pie
One UI is a big upgrade compared to previous software
Makes phone with large screen more useable
Top half for viewing
Bottom part for touch-based interactions
Menus, buttons, and other touch interactions are easy to reach with the thumb
Gesture navigation is a weak point, less ergonomic
Bixby voice assistance is always on standby not as great as Google assistant

Observations

The prism white comes with different tints and will work according to the angle of the light.
Stereo speakers are amazing
Most screen protector is compatible with the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, although a compatible one also comes with the package.
Compared to last year’s model the haptic vibrations were sharper, but not as good as Apple’s excellent Taptic engine on the iPhone.

More about S10

An all-round great handset that keeps thing reasonably to manage
Designed with a big beautiful screen that’s great for watching videos at ease even whilst holding the phone in your hand
The performance is excellent
A great camera combined with a software that has helped to redefine technology in the modern world
The ultrasonic finger printer works well
Battery life is not great, it’s advisable that the phone is fully charged before a night out.
To activate some of the power saving mode to ensure the battery last longer.
If you want a smaller phone with a great performance, you can’t go wrong with this magnificent device.
Hole punch, notch
Dual SIM
Micro SD slot
Low light performance is good.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Spec Review – In Conclusion

The S10 has managed to remain a very powerful and attractive phone after its successor the Samsung Galaxy S20. I think one of the reasons is this phone was designed with the

5G capabilities
Better cameras
Faster speed

You might be someone who wants to update your phone perhaps from Samsung Galaxy 9 or on the other hand, you already have Samsung Galaxy s10 but thinking of upgrading before you do ref further. If you’re not all that crazy about having the latest phone, this phone still remains a top tier device with specs and cameras that will compete with the 2020’s better phones.