Samsung set a milestone in 5G technology by launching the world's first 5G smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, in 2019. It featured highlights such as a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED display, 25W charging support, and a 3D depth sensor. With this launch, Samsung initiated the era of 5G smartphones in the mass market.
Samsung Galaxy S10 5G: Samsung launched the world's first 5G smartphone, the Galaxy S10 5G, in South Korea on April 5, 2019, while its launch in the US took place on April 25. This phone was introduced with a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED display, 25W wired charging, and a 3D depth sensor. While 5G pre-commercial devices started in 2016, Samsung made history in this field by being the first to make 5G smartphones available in the mass market, thereby inspiring other companies to develop 5G devices.
Samsung Galaxy S10 5G
Even with the advent of 5G technology, many users today are still using 4G devices. However, Samsung made history in this area by launching the world's first 5G smartphone in 2019. The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G became available in stores in South Korea on April 5, 2019, while its launch in the US was by April 25.
Introduction of 5G Pre-Commercial Devices
Pre-commercial devices for 5G technology began launching in 2016, but their mass market introduction started in 2019. In February 2019, several companies showcased their 5G smartphones, but Samsung succeeded in being the first to launch. LG and Oppo also introduced 5G phones that same year, but with some delays.
Features of Samsung Galaxy S10 5G
The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G featured a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED display, which was even larger than that of the S10+. It supported 25W wired charging and was the company's first phone with a 3D depth sensor. For its 5G model, the Crown Silver color with a prismatic effect was kept exclusive.
