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The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is a phone that for a long time we werent at all sure existed at least under that name.
Its a name that - given the existence of the Samsung Galaxy S10e and the proximity of the Samsung Galaxy S11 - remains strange, but its seemingly accurate.And while so far all Samsung has confirmed is the name, plenty of leaks and rumors have filled in the gaps, telling us almost everything there is to know about the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite.Youll find all of that below, including specs, possible pricing, and release date details, though given that the information isnt official you should of course take it all with a pinch of salt.Cut to the chaseWhat is it? A lower-end S10 modelWhen is it out? Possibly December or JanuaryWhat will it cost? Maybe 669 (around $740/565/AU$1,090)Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite release date and priceThe latest Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite release date rumor suggests it will land within a few days of December 20.
That means it could be about to launch.Its a rumor that lines up with earlier ones: one suggested an announcement sometime in December, while another pointed specifically to December 27.
Though elsewhere weve heard that the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite wont launch until mid-January at least in India.
So were not really sure whats accurate right now, but all the rumors suggest its landing fairly soon.As for its price, multiplesources have now suggested the Galaxy S10 Lite will retail for 669 (around $740/565/AU$1,090).
Thats a price that could put it roughly in line with what the standard Samsung Galaxy S10 currently sells for.The S10 Lite might cost as much as the S10, above (Image credit: Future)Design and displayWeve seen leaked renders supposedly showing the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite, and in them it looks a lot more like the rumored Samsung Galaxy S11 than the Samsung Galaxy S10.Thats largely because it has a punch-hole camera in the top center of the screen, rather than the top right, and theres a large camera block in the top left corner of the rear.The frame is metal, the back is likely glass, and theres no headphone port.
Note that while the phone is referred to as the Samsung Galaxy A91 in the image below, this is believed to simply be another name for the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite.Thats probably what the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite looks like, but its worth noting that Samsung has also patented a design thats a closer match for the rest of the S10 range, including more centered rear cameras, and a dual-lens punch-hole camera in the top right corner of the screen.
This patent doesnt mention the S10 Lite by name though, so its probably for another phone.As for the screen, almost all rumors so far put that at 6.7 inches, though one source ever so slightly disagrees, suggesting that it will actually be 6.69 inches.
Its said to be a Full HD+ Super AMOLED display.CameraWeve heard several times now that the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite will have a triple-lens camera, consisting of a 48MP main sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide one, and a 5MP one that might either be a depth sensor or a macro one, depending on who you believe.
In any case, it sounds like the phone wont have a telephoto lens.Though such a lens does remain a possibility, as the renders above show a square lens, and where square lenses are used on phones theyre typically for zoom cameras.In any case, sources all seem to agree that the Galaxy S10 Lite will have a 32MP front-facing camera.The S10 Lite is rumored to have more lenses than the S10e, above (Image credit: Future)Battery and specsThe Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite will reportedly have a 4,500mAh battery.
Thats a leak weve heard multiple times, so its likely accurate.
It would also be one of the largest batteries Samsung has put in an S-series handset, matching the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G.
Its a battery that also apparently supports 45W fast charging.As for the other specs, sources suggest that the Galaxy S10 Lite will have a Snapdragon 855 chipset (the same as youll find in US models of the rest of the Samsung Galaxy S10 range), along with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
Its also thought to run Android 10.GfVcKuxbiLEDqzhcP5ojxL.jpg?#





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