After numerous leaks and rumors of cases and hole-punched screens, today we finally have the first real image of the upcoming Galaxy S10 . And the information comes from none other than Evan Blass, so its credibility is beyond question.
The Galaxy S10 rushes the edges of the screen
As planned, the phone has a screen that covers much of the front surface of the device. The bezels are quite small, and to complete the design, the front camera is integrated into the screen thanks to a hole that gives its name to the so-called Infinity-O Display technology.
The image is striking due to the lack of detail on the screen; however, the distortion of all the icons is likely a security measure to conceal the source of the leak. In any case, the interesting thing about the image is seeing how the screen looks, which uses the top bezel more than ever before, giving it a superior "all-screen" appearance compared to previous generations. It's important to note that this image corresponds to the base model of the Galaxy S10, so we should expect some changes in the larger models, such as the dual front camera in the case of the Galaxy S10+.
Samsung Galaxy S10 “Beyond 1,” in the wild. pic.twitter.com/EMquh59Kln
— Evan Blass (@evleaks) January 3, 2019
The 2019 trend
One cool feature I haven't heard mentioned previously is this model's ability to wirelessly charge other compatible devices like handsets and watches.
— Evan Blass (@evleaks) January 3, 2019
It's clear that this year's trend will be the unusual placement of the front camera, or rather, the technique of cutting holes in the screen to allow the front sensor to protrude for taking photos. It's a solution that seems promising, although we'll have to see if it presents any practical problems, whether for watching videos, playing games, or using the phone for everyday tasks.
One thing we can't see in the image is the back of the device, so we'll have to wait to find out if the Galaxy S10 will finally have three rear cameras instead of four, as has been rumored. At least Blass has indicated that the phone will have a wireless charging system that will allow you to charge the batteries of accessories like a watch and other devices, so that's another feature we'll have to add to the list of leaked features to date.
When is the Galaxy S10 presented?
With no date yet scheduled for any official event, Samsung is expected to showcase its new device at the next edition of MWC , which will be held in Barcelona on February 25th, so we won't be able to see it up close until then.