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Samsung Galaxy M10 FAQs: Your queries and our answers

Samsung launched Galaxy M series smartphones in India yesterday. The Galaxy M10 is the base model that comes at an entry-level price but some good features. The smartphone has features like an HD+ Infinity V display, octa-core Exynos 7870 processor, dual rear cameras, and 3430 mAh battery. The Galaxy M10 price in India starts at Rs. 7,990 and it will be available via Amazon India starting February 5. Here are some frequently asked questions and their answers about the new Galaxy M10.

Samsung Galaxy M10 Full Specifications

Key Specifications Galaxy M10
Display 6.2-inch IPS LCD
Screen Resolution HD+ 1480×720 pixels, 19.5:9 aspect ratio
Operating System Android 8.1 Oreo
Processor Octa-core 1.6 GHz
Chipset Exynos 7870
GPU Mali G-71
RAM 2GB/3GB
Internal Storage 16GB/32GB
Expandable Storage Yes, up to 512GB
Rear Camera Dual: 13MP, f/1.9, 1.12μm + 5MP, f/2.2, LED flash
Front Camera 5MP, f/2.0
Video Recording Up to 1080p@30fps
Battery 3,430mAh
4G VoLTE Yes
Dimensions 156.4 x 74.5 x 8.8 mm
Weight 163g
Sim Card Type Dual SIM
Price 2GB/16GB- Rs. 7,990

3GB/32GB- Rs. 8,990

Design and Display

Question: How is the build quality of Galaxy M10?

Answer: The Galaxy M10 sports a plastic body. The simple back panel has a smooth finish and there is a full-screen display at the front. The Infinity V display as they call it is a really small notch display. The phone doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner at the back. It is lightweight and thin that makes it compact, so it can be used by one hand very well. Overall, the phone looks premium with a shiny back and full-screen display. 

Question: How is the display of the Galaxy M10?


Galaxy M10

Answer: The phone sport a 6.2-inch TFT display with an HD+ screen resolution of 1480×720 pixels. It sports 19.5:9 aspect ratio so there are minimal bezels on either side and a small bottom chin. The brightness of the display is not so good but the colors look sharp. The sunlight visibility is also not very good. The display is protected by Asahi Dragon Trail Pro Glass.

Camera

Question: What are the camera features of Galaxy M10?

Answer:  The Galaxy M10 sports a dual rear camera setup. It has a 13 MP Samsung sensor with wide f/1.9 aperture, 1.125-micron meter pixels, and a 5MP secondary wide-angle camera with a f/2.2 aperture. The smartphone sports a 5MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture.

Question: What are the camera modes available in Galaxy M10?

Answer: The Galaxy M10 rear cameras support Live Focus mode, HDR, Stickers, and Pro mode. The front camera also comes with Live Focus, Stickers and Beauty modes.

Question: Can 4K videos be recorded on the Galaxy M10?

Answer: No, you can only record up to 1080p videos on the Galaxy M10.

Hardware, Storage

Question: Which mobile processor is used in Galaxy M10?

Answer: The new Galaxy M10 is powered by an octa-core Exynos 7870 14nm processor clocked at 1.6GHz and coupled with Mali G-71 GPU. The Exynos 7870 is an average processor in the mid-range and budget segments. You can play heavy games but not on very high graphics.

Question: How many RAM and storage options are available for Galaxy M10?

Answer: The Galaxy M10 comes with 2GB/3GB LPDDR3 RAM and 16GB/32GB internal storage options.

Question: Can the internal storage in the new Galaxy M10 be expanded?

Answer: Yes, the onboard storage in the Galaxy M10 is expandable up to 512GB with the help of a dedicated microSD card slot.

Battery and Software

Question: What is the battery size on Galaxy M10? Does it support fast charging?

Answer: The Galaxy M10 is powered by a 3,430 mAh battery. It doesn’t support fast charging.

Question: Which Android version runs on the Galaxy M10?

Answer: The smartphone runs Android Oreo 8.1 out of the box with Samsung Experience UI on top.

Connectivity and Others

Question: Does Galaxy M10 support dual SIM cards?

Answer: Yes, the phone supports two Nano-SIM cards using dedicated slots.

Question: Does it support both LTE and VoLTE networks?

Answer: Yes, Galaxy M10 supports both LTE and VoLTE network and also supports Dual VoLTE feature as well.

Question: Does it sport a 3.5mm headphone jack?

Answer: Yes, it sports a 3.5mm headphone jack at the bottom.

Question: Does it support face unlock feature?

Answer: Yes, the phone supports the face unlock feature also.

Question: How is the audio of the new Galaxy M10?

Answer: The phone is good in terms of audio. But the speaker is placed at the back.

Question: What sensors are there in Galaxy M10?

Answer: The sensors on board include an accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope.

Price and availability

Question: What is the price of Galaxy M10 in India?

Answer: The Galaxy M10 has been priced at Rs. 7,990 for the 2GB/16GB variant. The price of 3GB/32GB variant is Rs. 8,990.

Question: Where and when can I buy the new Galaxy M10?

Answer: The Galaxy M10 will be available to purchase online exclusively via Amazon India starting from February 5.

Question: What are the color options of Galaxy M10 available in India?

Answer: This Galaxy M10 will be available in Denim Blue and Charcoal Black color options.

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Satyendra Pal Singh

Satyendra explores the latest happenings in the tech world and writes stories about those. He likes to play around with the latest gadgets and shares his views through articles. In his free time, you can find him watching movies/TV shows and/or reading books.