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Samsung Galaxy M10
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Display: 6.22-inch 720 x 1520 pixels HD+ display
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Camera: 13 MP + 5 MP Main / 5 MP front
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Storage: 16/32 GB
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RAM: 2/3 GB
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CPU: Octa-core 1.6 GHz, Exynos 7870
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OS: Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Review
The Samsung Galaxy M10 is the first version of Sammy Galaxy M-series. The device looks more like an updated version of the Galaxy A10, and of course, with a faster CPU. Specifications wise, the Galaxy M10 comes in a 6.22-inch HD+ display with 720 x 1520 pixels resolution. The device has a Waterdrop notch above the screen, housing the 5-megapixel front facing camera. At the back, Samsung made use of a dual rear camera sensors, comprising of a 13-megapixel main sensor, and a secondary 5-megapixel side angle sensor, along with a single LED flash.
Under the hood, there’s an octa-core Exynos 7870 CPU clocked at 1.6Ghz, along Mali-T830 GPU, 2/3GB RAM and 16/32GB internal storage, expandable up to 1TB via SD card. The Galaxy M10 does not have fingerprint scanner, but users can either resort to Android built-in security features, or make use of FaceID. The device comes with support for dual 4G enabled SIMs, had 3400mAh and run Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. Other key specifications and silent features of the Samsung Galaxy M10 are contained in the table below.
Full Specifications
NETWORK
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G Network Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM only) |
| 3G Network Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Network Bands | LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500) |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
LAUNCH
| Also Known As Alternative names for gadgets, as called in other markets or countries | Samsung Galaxy M10 Versions: SM-M105F, SM-M105G, SM-M105Y, SM-M105M |
| Announced | 2019, January |
| Status | Available. Released 2019, February |
BODY
| Dimensions | 155.6 x 75.6 x 7.7 mm (6.13 x 2.98 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 163 g (5.75 oz) |
| Build <strong>Build</strong> refers to the built quality of the device | Front glass, plastic body |
| SIM <strong>SIM</strong> (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
DISPLAY
| Display Type <strong>Display Technology => </strong> A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | PLS TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 6.22 inches, 96.6 cm2 (~82.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) |
PLATFORM
| Operating System <strong>OS => </strong> Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); One UI |
| Chipset <strong>Chipset</strong> is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. | Samsung Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) |
| CPU <strong>CPU</strong> (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU <strong>GPU</strong> (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | Mali-T830 MP1 |
MEMORY
| RAM + ROM <strong>RAM</strong> (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. | 2/3 GB |
| Card Slot <strong>Memory Card Slot</strong> is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. | microSD, up to 1 TB (dedicated slot) |
MAIN CAMERA
| Camera Type | Double Lenses |
| Camera Sensor(s) | 13 MP + 5 MP Main camera |
| Camera Features |
Autofocus Face detection F/1.9 aperture LED Flash Panorama HDR 5 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide) (second camera) |
| Video Resolution | [email protected]/240fps |
SELFIE CAMERA
| Camera Type | Single Lens |
| Camera Sensor(s) | 5-megapixel |
| Camera Features |
F/2.0 aperture FaceID Face beautification HDR |
| Video Resolution | [email protected] |
SOUND
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Speaker Location | Placed at the basement |
| Audio Jack Type | Yes, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Sound Enhancements |
Yes - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic |
CONNECTIVITY
| USB | Micro USB 2.0 |
| Bluetooth <strong>Bluetooth</strong> is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-fi <strong>Wi-Fi</strong> is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| NFC <strong>NFC</strong> (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. | |
| GPS <strong>GPS</strong> The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| FM Radio | FM radio |
BATTERY
| Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion 3400 mAh battery |
| Fast Charging | No |
| Wireless Charging <strong>Wireless Charging</strong> (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. | No |
| Talk Time <strong>Talk Time</strong> is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. | Up to 33 hours |
| Stand-by | Up to 740 hours |
| Music Play | Up to 38 hours |
OTHER FEATURES
| Sensors <strong>Sensors</strong> are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Ocean Blue, Charcoal Black |
| Java Support <strong>Java</strong> for Mobile Devices is a set of technologies that let developers deliver applications and services to all types of mobile handsets, ranging from price efficient feature-phones to the latest smartphones. Java is currently running on over 3 billion phones worldwide, and growing. It offers unrivaled potential for the distribution and monetization of mobile applications. | No |
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