Will you update to S10?

[Adam Frix]

Chasing after 5G isn't advised right now. Let the hardware mature while the providers continue to build out the infrastructure.

You'd be wasting your money doing 5G right now without a very specific and clearly defined need.

 

[sulla1965]

The S10 will not be a foldable device. 5G isn't the main draw to the s10. The improved screen, the multiple camera's, the 3 different versions, in screen fingerprint, etc is.

 

[Larry 609]

I have the S9+ and plan to hold onto it a bit longer, although I can always reverse course if the S10s are quite a jump for the better. But getting a new phone every two years has usually been my M.O. for awhile. So unless the phone starts acting up or becomes significantly less usable, I plan on holding onto it a bit longer!

 

[Adam Frix]

Changed my mind:

https://bgr.com/2019/01/07/galaxy-s10-lite-specs-vs-galaxy-s10-plus-expect-the-same-components/

I think my 9+ is just a skosh too large--so a new S10 is perfect. Skosh smaller screen, the new 855 chipset, and an under display ultrasonic fingerprint reader. I don't care about the cameras; my current one is ultra good as it is.

All that's left is to see how much RAM they put into it. I've gotten used to the 6GB in my 9+.

For storage, 64GB is fine.

 

[Umbrokhan]

Galaxy S9 battery life sucks,
will get Galaxy S10 if battery life is big enough. also get it for dual NPU Ai.

 

[Adam Frix]

That's one reason I got the 9+. Bigger battery. I was coming off phones with OK life, and wanted more.

I will be disappointed if the chart I linked to ends up missing out on important things like battery size and RAM size. If they make the plain S10 have a smaller battery than the larger S10+, that would change my mind.

I don't want a bigger screen. Screen size has gotten stupid lately.

My son has a Sony XPeria, the flagship model--but it's a small size. I'm intrigued.

 

[monsieurms]

Guys, Galaxy S9 series have been great.
Now Samsung S10 series are coming, how many will you update? why?

And how many will keep the s9? why?

I'm not sure. I have heard some jaw-dropping prices. and I'm not doing anything until it is a 5G phone, and 5g actually seems to work. 5g is a deal maker for me.

(Then, I wonder what the carrier price uptick will be for that. That may take an extra year or two to work itself out as well.)

 

[monsieurms]

2 reasons not to get the Samsung Foldable:

1. It will be first-generation, so there are going to be major issues with it.
2. The projected price will be at least US$1700-1800. If you must get a foldable, I'd wait & see how the competition is priced.

If that is the price, they can really keep it.

 

[cohoman]

I'm considering upgrading to the S10 if the phone looks like the renderings I've seen online. Price is also a big factor with me. Otherwise, I'll keep my current phone and wait for the next one that comes down the line!

 

[Adam Frix]

I'm not sure. I have heard some jaw-dropping prices. and I'm not doing anything until it is a 5G phone, and 5g actually seems to work. 5g is a deal maker for me.

5G won't roll out significantly for a long time. The odds are very strong that you'll upgrade your phone well before you have 5G service.

Plus, I can see it now. "Oh, sure, we had the initial 5G when you bought your S10. But now you need the S10a to get access to 5G+, which is what we wanted to roll out anyway but didn't. That'll be another $1000 please."

If 5G is a deal breaker, just go to AT&T right now. They're happy to put a "5Ge" ("5G Evolution" (TM)) label on your phone to make you happy, while they continue to deliver 4G technologies. Yes, they've trademarked "5G Evolution" just for this purpose. That's how the industry is abusing these terms for marketing purposes.

https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/7/18173215/tmobile-att-fake-5g-network-troll-9g-iphone

 

[monsieurms]

5G won't roll out significantly for a long time. The odds are very strong that you'll upgrade your phone well before you have 5G service.

Plus, I can see it now. "Oh, sure, we had the initial 5G when you bought your S10. But now you need the S10a to get access to 5G+, which is what we wanted to roll out anyway but didn't. That'll be another $1000 please."

I confess that thought occurred to me, too. Buying the first gen is always dangerous and may raise some compatibility issues. It is all too likely a scenario. Plus, I travel abroad a lot. It has to work there, too. That may raise additional issues. It may take a couple of years for that to sort itself out.

OTOH, I can't see dropping some sum like we're talking about for a 10+ or Note 10, whatever, and then doing it again the following year. I feel no burning urgency to upgrade for any other reason. It feels like we're going through some seismic change. They are always a combo of fun and scary. I'd like to see what the market looks like at the end of 2019. You may be right that is not nearly long enough.

 

[barbarianthemadserb]

If the S10 is as great as they say, then yep, I will get an S10+ to either activate or keep as backup to my GS9 phones. lol. I have more phones than fingers or sense. lol. I just love all these hi tech gadgets that come out every year. I am retired and phones are just one of my many passions.

 

[racedog]

Giving serious consideration to moving away from Samsung this year. I'm considering the S10+ but am also looking at the One plus 7. Will wait a few months to see what is out or about to come out and will decide tgen.

 

[gendo667]

Giving serious consideration to moving away from Samsung this year. I'm considering the S10+ but am also looking at the One plus 7. Will wait a few months to see what is out or about to come out and will decide tgen.

Especially if the leaks of the OnePlus 7 are real. Decisions decisions.

 

[bhatech]

I'm finally tired of upgrading to multiple phones every year. Going to call it quits

 

[maxrocks2003]

Love my 9+ but trading in for the 10+ with my next plan! Can't wait!

 

[Umbrokhan]

I think of moving to Huawei P30 Pro or Huawei Mate 30 Pro got lastest and better hardware.
Face unlock and finger print scanner is more accurate and more reliable.


New Samsung phones don't support 3rd party fast charging

 

[mgloss]

I'll be getting an S10+, because I like shiny new things, and I have a plan with my carrier where you can upgrade after having paid off 50% (12 payments) of the price of your phone, with no down payment.

You do have to turn in your current phone, though.

Same here!

 

[scottbeamer]

... New Samsung phones don't support 3rd party fast charging

Depends on the charger. The charger from my previous phone (LG V20) is Quick Charge 3.0, and my S9+ fast charges when connected to it.

On the other hand, the Aukey QC 3.0 car charger I had wouldn't fast charge my S9+ at all.

 

[X1tymez]

I'll go with 10 lite. Missing flat screen since they moved to curve. On other hand, less stressed on finding right screen protector hahaha