Samsung Galaxy Note 10

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 in Kenya

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 device was released on 2019, August 23. Its recommended retail price in Kenya is 52,000 shillings. This phone features a Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+display, an Exynos 9825 (7 nm) chipset, a quad 12 MP camera, and a decent Li-Po 4300 mAh non-removable battery. Galaxy Note 10 comes in colors Aura Glow, Aura White, Aura Black, and Aura Blue.

Galaxy Note 10 overview

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 was launched in August 2019. It has a 6.30-inch touchscreen display and a resolution of 1080×2280 pixels that has a density of 401 pixels per inch and an aspect ratio of 19.9. it is powered by a 1.9GHz Octa-core Samsung Exynos processor and comes with 8GB RAM. The device runs on Android 9 Pie upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1, and is supported by a 3500mAh battery which allows wireless charging.

The camera module found on the rear has a 12MP, f/2.4 aperture, 16MP, f/2.2 camera, and 12MP, f/2.1aperture. The front camera has 10MP, f/2.2, and has autofocus while the rear camera has phase detection autofocus. Galaxy Note 10 runs One UI and has 256 GB of inbuilt storage while being dual SIM (GSM and GSM) and also accepts Nano-SIM and Nano-SIM.

The dimensions are 151.00 x 71.80 x 7.90mm while the weight is168.00 grams. It came in the shades of Aura Red, Aura Black, Aura Glow, and Aura White. It has a glass body and features an IP68 rating that is used for dust and water protection.

DESIGN

Galaxy Note 10 is a striking device and gives off a silvery touch that changes when light strikes it from different angles. At 6.3 inches the device feels slightly smaller than the 6.4-inch Galaxy Note 9 but it’s thinner and lighter. It weighs 168.00 grams and measures 151.00 x 71.80 x 7.90mm as compared to the Galaxy Note 9 which is 6.3x3x0.34 inches and has a 2weight of 7.1 ounces.

While coming with an array of vibrant touches and a polished Gorilla Glass 6, the device has an elegant style that is able to match its performance. Note 10 is also able to offer a wide display with a small footprint and minuscule bezels. Both the power buttons and volume rockers ate found on the left side.

The top has a pre-installed screen protector on the front and an S-Pen at the top. The front also hosts an in-display fingerprint and speaker grille. The bottom part has a USB-C connector for headphones while the back has a triple camera aligned at the further left side and in an elongated oval module.

DISPLAY

Galaxy Note 10 has a 6.3-inch Infinity-O display that has a cutout at the top center and is similar to that of Galaxy Note 10 Plus. The cutout appears most obvious while using an app with a white background but the diameter of the punch hole camera is smaller than that found in S10 thus not being so distractive.

Note 10 has a Dynamic AMOLED display that packs 2280×1080 pixels which is similar to that found in Galaxy 10e. it has one of the brightest and accurate displays that stand at 674 nits which is quite close to that of Note 10+ which stands at 686 nits. In general, the display is breathtaking at 60Hz and provides fantastic colors.

The S pen stylus is an upgraded version and is similar to the one found in Note 10+. Along with Bluetooth connectivity, it also supports gestures and has enabled handwriting recognition to aid in scribbling.

PERFORMANCE

Note 10 was among the first phones to feature a 7NM processor that can also be found in Note 10+. It is powered by a 2.7GHz octa-core Exynos 9825 processor. It further comes with 12GB RAM and runs Android 9.0 Pie-based One User Interface which offers a smooth experience.

In terms of performance, the device is a workhorse as users will not face any lags or glitches when multitasking or playing games. The device delivers games while running smoothly and can even support high-end games such as PUBG without having heating issues. You will be able to open two different apps at a go and connect it to PC or MacBook using DeX.

In terms of software, the GPU is Mali –G76 and supports the graphics found on the device. The device has also dumped the Bixby button which was found on the Samsung Galaxy 8 and instead was given the option of remapping the power button for opening Bixby.

CAMERA

Users will enjoy having a super camera that is found in the Galaxy Note 10. It comes with a 4 lens camera module that has also been spotted on the Galaxy Note 10+. It has a 12MP, f1.5/2.4 dual aperture with OIS, A 16mp,f2.2 Ultra-wide camera, and a 12MP, F2.1 telephoto camera. It comes with a VGA time of flight sensor and OIS.

The front camera sports a 10MP sensor with Dual Pixel autofocus and an 80-degree field of view. Various features accompany the camera such as Live Focus, super slo-mo, hyper-lapse, and Pro-mode. When it comes to video, the device can shoot 3840x2160pixels at 60FPS and a 16:9 aspect ratio.

BATTERY

You will get a powerful 3500mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging. It can easily offer a day worth of usage without running out of power. And is thus convenient to use upon a single charge. There are several modes that optimize the battery which can attain a full charge in 1 hour 30 minutes. One will also find support for reverse charging which will be useful in charging Galaxy Buds wireless earphones.

STORAGE AND CONNECTIVITY

The storage space that comes packed with the phone is 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It provides maximum space for users to store their files. Galaxy Note 10 is able to support face unlock with 3D face recognition. It also has an in-display fingerprint sensor that can be used to secure your privacy.

The connectivity array of options that come along with it include: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/ac/,Bluetooth v5.00,USB Type-C,NFC,GPS,3G and 4G. The available sensors are a barometer, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, fingerprint sensor, and proximity.

See all Samsung products available at Zuricart

Check out more Samsung phones in Kenya on our website