Samsung Galaxy S10 upgrade

[jdandy]

The new Samsung Galaxy S10 phone arrived a few days ago. I pre-ordered it last month directly from Samsung's website using their generous trade-in policy. Samsung allowed $550.00 trade value for my Galaxy S9 against the $900.00 Galaxy S10 price, plus free shipping and a $150.00 gift certificate good at the Samsung store to purchase Samsung's new Bluetooth wireless Galaxy Buds. The entire deal made it too good to pass up.

All I can say is the Galaxy S10 is quite a step up from the Galaxy S9. The edge to edge UHD display is incredibly crisp, clear, and fast. The under screen ultrasonic fingerprint scanner is amazing, the three cameras on the back allow for a lot of creativity and produce remarkable photographs, and it shoots 4K video with the front facing and rear facing cameras. The S10 comes standard with 8GB of memory and 128GB of storage, plus it provides for an external micro SD card that supports up to 512GB. I have a 256GB microSD card in my new S10 for a total storage capacity of 384GB. That's a ton of memory for a cellphone. The battery is 3400mAh in size and I am getting almost 2 full days use before I park it on the wireless fast charger. The phone also comes with a pair of AKG wired ear buds that sound surprisingly good.

Setting up the S10 is reminiscent of setting up a computer. In fact, that's what you are doing. Moving my AT&T SIM card from the S9 to the S10 was a snap. I immediately had 4G service. It took me about 4 hours to get everything else transferred from my Galaxy S9 and get the phone's various features set up just the way I wanted, including multiple email accounts sync'd, Samsung Pay, Samsung Galaxy Watch, network connected via WiFi to both of my Aurender music servers, Sonos, TV's, security cameras, and working with the WiFi connection to my Blackview 4K dash cam in the Tahoe. I tweaked many of the settings to my personal preference and had a ball playing with the S10's capabilities. I am still becoming familiar with the plethora of user features this phone has to offer.


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I purchased 2 Spigen cases for the Galaxy S10, one black Neo Hybrid and one Liquid Crystal clear case. I ordered my S10 in Prism Blue and ultimately decided I preferred the Liquid Crystal clear case on the phone the best as seen in the two photos above. The black Spigen Neo Hybrid case looks good on the phone but I like being able to see the color of the phone and the metal trim through the clear case.

There's plenty of YouTube videos on the new Samsung Galaxy S10, so no point in going through a long dissertation explaining everything the S10 is capable of doing. This video is a light overview and enjoyable to watch if you are interested. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86T9a5PAqQQ .

I've had my Galaxy S10 for just two days and already love everything about it. It is slightly taller and slightly wider than my Galaxy S9 but nowhere near as gargantuan as the S10+ model. I can still carry the S10 in my front pocket comfortably. And a word about the newest One UI Android 9 software. It is intuitive, feature packed, and operates extremely fast and fluid running on the newest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor. The Dynamic AMOLED touchscreen delivers 16M colors and ultra dark blacks with a resolution of 1440 x 3040 pixels. Pixel density is 550 ppi. The screen is a true treat for the eyes.

All in all the Samsung Galaxy S10 is a remarkable cellphone. I can easily recommend the Galaxy S10 without reservation.

[Beet Farmer]

I own a Note 4. I read a new Note is in the works for delivery this Fall, late Summer. I am probably going for that one. (as long as it is not like... $2K... LOL)

[jdandy]

Originally Posted by Beet Farmer

I own a Note 4. I read a new Note is in the works for delivery this Fall, late Summer. I am probably going for that one. (as long as it is not like... $2K... LOL)

Beet Farmer.......I hear you. Flagship phones are getting damn pricey. Normally I will keep a phone for 2 to 3 years but the Samsung trade-in offer for my Galaxy S9 allowed me to pick up the S10 for $350.00, plus I'll get the new Samsung Buds for free, a $150.00 value, that was part of the pre-order deal. The total package price pushed me over the edge. I can't imagine needing any other features on a phone than the Galaxy S10 delivers. It is an impressive cellphone and a fitting tribute to Samsung's 10th Anniversary of their "S" series.

[SCAudiophile]

Originally Posted by jdandy

Beet Farmer.......I hear you. Flagship phones are getting damn pricey. Normally I will keep a phone for 2 to 3 years but the Samsung trade-in offer for my Galaxy S9 allowed me to pick up the S10 for $350.00, plus I'll get the new Samsung Buds for free, a $150.00 value, that was part of the pre-order deal. The total package price pushed me over the edge. I can't imagine needing any other features on a phone than the Galaxy S10 delivers. It is an impressive cellphone and a fitting tribute to Samsung's 10th Anniversary of their "S" series.

True until they bring out the S11 or S12 6 to 12 months later which you know they will [emoji1787]

Just like audio, it never ends LOL!!!

[jdandy]

Originally Posted by SCAudiophile

True until they bring out the S11 or S12 6 to 12 months later which you know they will [emoji1787]

Just like audio, it never ends LOL!!!

Mark.......You're right. The constant development of all technologies is endless as developers push the envelope to the max and beyond. It's not just phones that have rapid advancements with each year's passing. At the top of our more common interests are audio gear, televisions, cars, cameras, watches, and many other things presenting leading edge technology that entices us to spend money to own such items. All we can do is stop when we've reached the limit of our needs, interest, or budget.

What I can say about this new Samsung Galaxy S10 is it performs at a level well above what is currently available from other manufacturers at this time. No doubt I will become more familiar with and accustomed to these improvements with time, then the new features will become normal and common rather than fresh. That's life. I can't make any promises, but barring accidental damage I expect to keep the Galaxy S10 at least two, possible three years, maybe even longer. We shall see.

This is a photo showing the size difference between the Samsung Galaxy S10 and the larger S10+.

[SCAudiophile]

Originally Posted by jdandy

Mark.......You're right. The constant development of all technologies is endless as developers push the envelope to the max and beyond. It's not just phones that have rapid advancements with each year's passing. At the top of our more common interests are audio gear, televisions, cars, cameras, watches, and many other things presenting leading edge technology that entices us to spend money to own such items. All we can do is stop when we've reached the limit of our needs, interest, or budget.

What I can say about this new Samsung Galaxy S10 is it performs at a level well above what is currently available from other manufacturers at this time. No doubt I will become more familiar with and accustomed to these improvements with time, then the new features will become normal and common rather than fresh. That's life. I can't make any promises, but barring accidental damage I expect to keep the Galaxy S10 at least two, possible three years, maybe even longer. We shall see.

This is a photo showing the size difference between the Samsung Galaxy S10 and the larger S10+.

Agreed on all points. I have an S9+ for about a year and a half now. It reset the bar for me on what was possible, I just wish the markup by Samsung and the rest of the market was not so damned high; same for Apple and everyone else. The S10 looks to be a phone I will move to as well, probably for 2 to 3 years until I am caused to obsess [emoji16] about the Snn model someday!

[jdandy]

I decided to try another Spigen case for my new Samsung Galaxy S10 phone. Although I like the look of the Spigen Liquid Crystal clear case, its design concept was to keep it as thin as possible while still affording scratch resistance to the frame and glass back. It barely made the phone feel any larger than without the case. Unfortunately I felt the case did not offer enough drop defense provided by other Spigen case designs. I wanted to stay with a clear case so I ordered the Spigen Ultra Hybrid S clear case, a considerably more robust case, yet still comfortably compact without adding substantial bulk to the phone. The hybrid construction combines a shock-absorbent bumper with a clear back designed for long-lasting clarity. Its simple makeup maintains a slim frame with a built-in stand on the back. The stand is held closed by a hidden magnet, and held open with a tiny spring. A very slick design. The Spigen Ultra Hybrid S fits my Galaxy S10 perfectly, compliments the look and allows me to see the Prism Blue color. I like this Spigen case a lot. Loving this new Galaxy S10.

[jdandy]

Samsung Galaxy S10 amd S10+ review.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxmxLPGNk8k