Without a doubt, the majority of us anticipated it. The Samsung Galaxy A10s was a smartphone that improved on the Galaxy A10 in various ways. Among the new improvements are an enhanced camera, fingerprint sensor, upgraded processor, and increased battery capacity. Samsung is now updating the Galaxy A10s to Android 10 and One UI 2.0.
The Samsung Galaxy A10s smartphone was introduced in August 2019, a month later than scheduled. We’ll take a closer look to see how great and lovely this device is.
Samsung Galaxy A10s Key Specs & Features
- 6.2 inch Infinity-V IPS Display, 720 x 1520 pixels (271 ppi)
- Android 9.0 Pie, One UI, Upgradeable to Android 10 and One UI 2.0
- Octa-core MT6762 Helio P22 CPU
- 2GB RAM
- 32GB Built-in Storage, up to 512GB Memory Card
- 13MP + 2MP Dual Rear Camera
- 8MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint (Rear-Mounted)
- 4G LTE (up to 150 Mbps)
- 4,000 mAh Non-Removable Li-Po Battery
Design and Display
The Samsung Galaxy A10s has a large screen, but it isn’t the largest we’ve seen. It comes in a variety of hues, including black, blue, red, and green, giving you a wide range of options.
The phone is also built of plastic, measures 75.8 x 156.9 x 7.8 mm in size, and weighs 168 grams with the battery. Unfortunately, it is not waterproof, but that is acceptable given its price, which will be revealed in the price and availability section below.
TFT (IPS) technology, a capacitive touchscreen with multi-touch, is the display type on the Samsung Galaxy A10s. It comes with a 6.2-inch infinity-V display with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels.
This means that the screen has a V-cutout that houses the 8 megapixels camera. The Display protection comprises of scratch resistance.
Hardware and Software
The Samsung Galaxy A10s is powered by Android 9.0 Pie with One UI on top. Samsung, on the other hand, is now releasing an Android 10 update for the smartphone, along with One UI 2.0.
In comparison to the A10, it has a different processor. The MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) chipset includes a PowerVR GE8320 dual-core GPU and two quad-core CPUs clocked at 2.0 GHz and 1.5 GHz, respectively.
This explains how quickly this gadget can perform multi-tasking tasks. You also get 2GB of RAM, which, when combined with the chipset, should allow you to play games at a competitive level.
The Samsung Galaxy A10s has 32GB of inbuilt storage. There’s also a memory card slot, which expands your storage space even further if you need it. A microSD memory card of up to 512GB can be inserted into the slot.
It has proximity, light, fingerprint, and accelerometer sensors.
Camera and Battery
The Samsung Galaxy A10s has excellent cameras. It features three cameras in total, one more than the A10.
In comparison to the A10, you still receive a single front-facing camera, albeit it has been updated from a 5 megapixels camera to an 8 megapixels selfie camera.
However, there is a second camera on the rear. A 2MP depth sensor camera has been added to the 13MP camera. Autofocus, HDR, Panorama, and 1080p video recording are all supported by the camera.
A dual-LED flash is also included in the camera. Of course, its camera department will provide you with a slew of additional impressive features. A non-removable Li-Po 4,000 mAh battery powers the Samsung Galaxy A10S.
Although the smartphone does not allow wireless charging, it does offer fast charging.
Network and Connectivity
The Samsung Galaxy A10s is a 4G phone that can work on 2G, 3G, and 4G networks. It’s a dual-SIM phone that can accept two Nano SIM cards.
Wi-Fi, hotspot, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, FM radio, micro USB 2.0, and the headphone jack are among the numerous network communication mechanisms. Unfortunately, there is no NFC.
Samsung Galaxy A10s Price and Availability
In Nigeria, the Samsung Galaxy A10s costs roughly 46,500 Naira. At leading global online stores, the price starts at roughly $130. The price in Kenya starts at roughly 14,499 KSh. The Android phone is available for purchase at prominent online stores near you.