Is the Galaxy S10 5G still worth buying?

It is a reasonable pick if you want a large OLED screen and versatile cameras on a budget. Expect a heavy phone with older software and limited 5G coverage.

How does it compare with the Galaxy S10+?

The S10 5G is bigger, has a 4,500mAh battery instead of 4,100mAh, adds a rear depth sensor and a second front depth sensor, and supports 5G. The S10+ is lighter and easier to handle.

Does it support modern 5G networks?

It supports the early sub-6GHz 5G bands from 2019. Coverage on today's networks is limited, and it does not support newer bands or mmWave in most regions.

Retail units shipped with the phone, a fast charger, a USB-C cable, wired earphones and a case. Used units may include only some of these, so check the listing.

Does it have a headphone jack and microSD slot?

Yes. It keeps the 3.5mm headphone jack and has a microSD slot for expandable storage, unlike later Galaxy flagships.

How is the battery life?

The 4,500mAh battery generally lasts a full day of moderate use and supports fast wired and wireless charging. Battery health on used units varies.

Where is the Galaxy S10 5G cheapest?

At Cell2Get, for $239.95, 47% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Galaxy S10 5G?

Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.

Where can I buy the Galaxy S10 5G?

10 stores we checked sell it, including 247Mobileshop, Cell2Get, Cellification.com, eBay, TECHDaddy Accs.

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Galaxy S10 5G

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$239.95at Cell2GetChecked 16 h ago

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What reviewers say

Owners of the S10 5G generally praise the big OLED screen, the versatile camera setup and the long battery life. Common complaints are the size and weight, the limited usefulness of the depth camera, and the fact that its 5G support has aged poorly as networks moved on.

What people mention

DisplayPraisedOwners call the 6.7-inch OLED bright and colorful with wide viewing angles.
BatteryPraisedThe 4,500mAh cell and fast wireless charging are cited as lasting a full day.
Size and weightCriticisedReviewers say the phone is bulky and heavy compared with the smaller S10 models.
CamerasMixedThe wide, telephoto and ultrawide cameras are liked, but the depth sensor is seen as adding little.
5GMixed5G was a headline feature, but owners note it only covers early bands and is spotty today.
SoftwareCriticisedBuyers complain the older chip and software feel dated next to newer Galaxy phones.

About the Galaxy S10 5G

The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G is an unlocked smartphone with a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED display. It is Samsung's first Galaxy phone that supports 5G networks. This unit is refurbished.

The front and back are Corning Gorilla Glass 6, set in an aluminum frame. The phone is IP68 rated and resists dust and water up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes. It runs on a Snapdragon 855 octa-core chip and has a fingerprint sensor.

The rear has four cameras: a 12 MP wide dual-pixel, a 12 MP telephoto with 2x optical zoom, a 16 MP ultrawide, and a 0.3 MP depth camera. The front has a 10 MP dual-pixel selfie camera with a depth sensor. The 4500 mAh battery supports fast and wireless charging.

Display

6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED, 1440 x 3040 pixels, Gorilla Glass 6

Rear cameras

12 MP wide dual-pixel, 12 MP telephoto (2x optical zoom), 16 MP ultrawide, 0.3 MP depth

Front camera

10 MP dual-pixel with depth sensor

Camera features

LED flash, Auto-HDR, panorama, HD video with stereo sound recording

Processor

Snapdragon 855, octa-core

Storage and RAM

256 GB with 8 GB RAM, or 512 GB with 8 GB RAM