From Infinity O display to in-display fingerprint sensor, here’s all you need to know about Galaxy S10
tech2 News Staff Feb 15,2019 18:12:24 IST
Samsung’s major event is just a few days away where the tech giant will introduce the Galaxy S9 series follow up, the Galaxy S10. The Galaxy S9 and the S8 were among the best smartphones in the premium lot. But this year marks the tenth anniversary of the first premium Galaxy S, and similar to what Apple tabled out two years back in its iPhone X, Samsung is expected to showcase something quite radical like the foldable phone at the Galaxy Unpacked stage.
Samsung Galaxy S10 to debut on 20 February in San Francisco. Image: Twitter/Marques Brownlee
Ahead of the Galaxy S10 series’ formal launch, a plethora of leaks, have revealed the devices’ design, innards, software etc. While Samsung brought two variants under the flagship Galaxy S series last year, the company is widely anticipated to announce three different S10 models including a lighter version, the Galaxy S10 Lite/Galaxy S10e as well. The new Galaxy S10 series (except the Galaxy S10e) is rumoured to feature to an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor.
We have compiled the list of rumours, leaks and rumours to help you find everything that you need to know about the new Samsung Galaxy S10 flagship series. Samsung Galaxy S10: Design and display
Samsung Galaxy S10 is expected to boast a new ‘industrial design’ this year. Leaks suggest that three Galaxy S10 models will feature slimmer bezels and an edge-to-edge display as compared to the previous iteration. The smartphones are anticipated to sport the native infinity O-style display with a small cut out for the front-facing camera lens.
As mentioned earlier, the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 Plus could have an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The low-end model Galaxy S10e is said to feature an optical fingerprint sensor instead. Theoretically, the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor is said to offer fast and efficient fingerprint reads compared to the optical in-display sensor.
Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus leaked hands-on images confirm in-display fingerprint sensor. Image: Benjamin Geskin
Additionally, reports point out that the Galaxy S10 might replace the built-in speaker and rather feature a sound-emitting screen, which is a technology used on the Vivo Nex, 2019 Vivo Apex and the new Meizu Zero. All the three models are expected to flaunt glass-encased body with a metal chassis. Leaked live images from AllAboutSamsung last month revealed the Galaxy S10 and S10 Plus housing USB-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack (thankfully). Interestingly, Samsung might add a bright and garish coloured variant called ‘Canary Yellow’ to one of its flagship phones this time, as per a report.
