Smaller or shiny phones have been disappearing from manufacturers' catalogs, so if you now want to get the cheapest type of flagship smartphone, the option is to buy Lite models.
Here we bring you a review of the Galaxy S10 Lite, a mobile device that in many ways resembles the Global S20 Lite than its name. Let's take a look at which model comes in 2020.
From Samsung they released the slogan "the best experience on the Galaxy, now available to you" and, with a change, marketing It basically summarizes what the new S10 Lite becomes.
Remember that in 2019, Samsung has already released a version it called the Galaxy S10e, so this new model is an upgraded version of that phone, which comes to surpass it in important areas such as its camera and battery life. .
In general, there is not much that can confirm the & # 39; Lite & # 39; s name, other than the absence of features such as wireless charging, headphone jack and waterproofing. Besides, it has an excellent set of specs, features, and design.
Design with dropdown error?
Although the S10 Lite is part of the S10 family, it was introduced very close to the Galaxy S20 range with its official launch during the CES 2020 event, which takes place annually earlier in Las Vegas. It comes about a year after the S10 range.
Time may have something to do with how it looks like the Galaxy S20. For a moment, we even thought that the phone might come in the wrong box.
And that, in fact, are the categories of rear cameras that suggest it's in line with the S20 style. It comes off a bit, but we didn't find it too annoying, something that is noticeable when we hold the phone with both hands in a horizontal position.
Overall, we maintain the style and build of the Samsung mobile quality we have seen over the years, with the desire that it becomes cheaper than many other high-end company phones.
This is despite having a plastic back cover instead of a glass finish. You may not overlook it, because its appearance is very similar to glass and it is always slippery when you touch it.
One of our biggest controversies over the phone comes in the fact that it is somehow cramped in comparison to other models, it has 8mm thickness data, which is not as bad, but heavy with its proximity being 186 grams.
It's a shame that around the USB-C connector the phone has enough space to connect the mini-jack connector to the headphones, but the brand chooses not to connect it. Samsung offers such a USB-C box offering.
The frames on this S10 Lite are also much more pronounced than we normally see on Samsung's sound phones, and yet at acceptable prices without criticizing ourselves.
Completion of the model we had the opportunity to test the Prism White color with its pearl finish, but you can also find the Galaxy S10 Lite in Prism Blue and Prism Black.
Large screen
The S10 Lite has a large 6.7-inch screen so you don't mind a compact phone. That's much larger than the 5.8-inch S10e, so if you don't like the sizes the phabletThis may not be very appropriate.
If you agree with its final size of 162 x 75 x 8.1 mm, the S10 Lite has an impressive screen and why not to mention, some of the best you can find in this price range.
The large Super AMOLED Plus screen with bright colors and the same screen-to-body ratio as you will find on a standard Galaxy S10. Insert here that its edges are not curved, but you can still use Edge panels.
Its full HD + resolution makes sense, with 394 dpi HDR10 + compatible audio and regular All-on functions that allow the screen to run constantly. The front selfie camera is mounted on the central part without taking up too much space.
The last thing to note about its screen is that it has a built-in fingerprint scanner. Optical than ultrasonic, which does not prevent it from working horizontally as long as you guess its location in those cases when the screen is off.
Compatible cameras
Samsung claims that the S10 Lite has high-quality cameras with a triple camera mounted on the back and a single selfie camera on the front screen as a hole.
This is a quick summary of the four camera sensors:
- 48 MP main, f / 2.0, 26mm, PDAF, Super Steady OIS
- 12MP wide wide angle, f / 2.2, 12mm
- 5MP macro, f / 2.4, 25mm macro
- 32 MP selfie, f / 2.2
It's a camera job worthy of being a Lite model, where it seems Samsung hasn't cut costs of any kind. You obviously don't have the S10 adjustable line, but we think it won't be too much of a problem.
The biggest drawback when comparing other new phones is not making a phone lens. This trend doesn't bother us too much and we think the macro option is very attractive, even if you want to expand, look elsewhere.
As Samsung is already familiar with it within its premium range, the performance of the cameras is a strong point in all areas. We tested each sensor in its working area and through it all achieved excellent results.
The photo app is easy to use and you can jump between the primary and the main screen whenever you need it. Macro is hidden several under the & # 39; More & # 39 ;, menu, which is surprisingly one of its advanced features.
The camera's autofocus is fast and efficient, and with a wide ultra-wide-angle sensor, you'll find plenty of detail in photos, good display, and unmatched colors like some of Samsung's regular models.
The S10 Lite & # 39; s 48 MP main camera works with 12 MP photos. It is also capable of taking photos at low light, so you might get a bit of a difference when using a wide angle lens as can be seen in the picture.
A large lens can take great pictures, but it is very difficult to use for good results, as can be seen in the dinosaur image that we had to duplicate. The focus should be between 3 and 5 cm from the object.
Up front, a 32 MP front-facing camera can take sharp selfies and incorporate Live Focus focus to make it work in the background. Even if the camera is fixed, it is a good idea to hold the phone to the left to get the right frame.
Although the front-facing lens would extend the field of view, the phone stops producing standard views. The S10 Lite video has great power with Ultra HD 4K recording at 60 fps and a slow speed of 240 fps at 1080p.
Strong performance
You would think that the easiest way for Samsung to keep the price of the S10 Lite low is to integrate a standard processor and other less expensive features in this model.
However, this phone does have the power of a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chip and, though Samsung's specifications are limited to 6 or 8 GB of RAM, the models are sold in Spain with 8 GB of RAM. It's not the latest Qualcomm chipship, but that doesn't mean it isn't fast.
As for storage, it comes equipped with 128 GB of random storage, in addition to an expanded MicroSD card slot, which you can access up to 1 TB if you are a photographer, for example.
As the drawings show, it provides excellent mix of specs at this price point and we found that the S10 Lite works very well in a multitude of functions and conditions.
Managing Full HD + resolution instead of something more demanding helps here and more helpful with battery life, as we can see below.
Good battery life
We start from the fact that the S10 Lite features a massive 4500 mAh battery inside, so unlike the S10e, the new model has a lot to offer in this category.
This partly forgives the details of the end-to-end weight, because inside it sits a large battery that will allow you to face a full day of hard work. It does not support wireless charging, but with a cable, it will take 30 minutes to reach 57% charging.
This is because it can handle fast W W charging, well above the average number of terminals you will find on the market today.
An attractive price
As we have seen, i Galaxy S10 Lite It's a cheaper phone than the Samsung S20 series, leaving its retail price at € 659 for the model with 128 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM.
If we stick to current values, you can find out Galaxy S10e at an attractive price of € 495 on Amazon, where its selling price hit the market last year was € 759.
However, there are many benefits to you when you decide to purchase a new S10 Lite compared to its predecessor, starting with a battery category that will give you many hours of daily use.
The final decision
Generally, there are a few things we can complain about the new Galaxy S10 Lite, and most of the opposition even comes down to personal preferences and trivial details that won't stop you from doing any work.
It is also a balanced brand with excellent quality and price tag from Samsung, offering a complete set of details, design and functionality. We say this after trying the the new S20 series.
You get high quality display, powerful interior features, a good set of cameras, and other fingerprint scanning features on the screens. Also, battery life is tight.
Circumstances such as wireless charging or waterproofing are somehow understandable to separate the phone from the more expensive Galaxy models. The headphone jack can be nice and some users will probably like it, like a telephoto rather than a macro.
Without these details, there's not much & # 39; Lite & # 39; s really about this phone. Samsung should have called it the S20e. It's a great option for those looking for an inexpensive product flag.
If you are open to other products, check it out Xiaomi Mi 10, OnePlus 7T , Google Pixel 4XL either IPhone XR. Discover ours Top 10 latest Android phones.
Genres
- 6.7-inch screen with Full HD + (1080 x 2400)
- Super AMOLED Plus panel, HDR10 + with 20: 9 aspect ratio
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 basic eight processor
- 8GB RAM
- 128GB storage with microSD slot (up to 1TB)
- 48 MP main, f / 2.0, 26 mm, PDAF, Super Steady OIS
- 12MP, f / 2.2, Ultra 12mm wide angle
- 5 MP macro
- 32 MP, f / 2.2, camera selfie
- Fingerprint scanner (on screen)
- 2D face recognition
- Dual band 11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0
- GPS, NFC, 4G LTE, Dual-nano SIM
- USB-C connector
- 4500 mAh battery. 45W fast charging
- Android 10 with 2.0 user interface
- Dimensions 162.5 x 75.6 x 8.1mm
- Weight 186 grams
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