Samsung is developing Galaxy Note 10 in Four Models, Supports Quad Cameras and 5G

By Carrie Tsai,  Last Updated: April 10, 2019

April 8, 2019 — Samsung may release four different Galaxy Note 10 models This year, Samsung did something different with its Galaxy S10 series. Instead of just releasing a regular and a Plus model, we got four in the forms of the Galaxy S10, S10+, S10e, and S10 5G. We may see something similar with the Galaxy Note 10.

"Industry sources" have reportedly told ET News that "Samsung Electronics is developing Galaxy Note 10 in four models."

According to ET News, two of the Note 10 models support only 4G LTE networks, while the other two support the latest 5G networks. Among them, the 4G LTE version is equipped with a 6.28-inch display and triple rear cameras, while the other LTE model is equipped with a 6.75-inch screen and quad cameras, which is consistent with the previous exposure. As for the other two 5G Note10s, the screen size and the number of rear cameras are the same as those of the 4G LTE version.

Androidheadlines further reported that some insiders claimed that compared with the current Samsung S10, the upcoming Note10 will use a larger area of the sensor, if this information is true, then the Note10 series of cameras will have better low-light performance, while dynamic Range and noise control will also perform better. In addition, in terms of hardware, Note10 may use Exynos 9820 and Snapdragon 855 mobile platforms to support screen fingerprints.

What's it going to look like?

On the screen side, Samsung Note 10's screen size is 6.4 inches, and currently only the Note 10e screen is less than 6.4 inches, but the specific size is not known. However, the difference is not only the size of the screen, but also the design of the camera.

Samsung Note 10 will be equipped with six cameras, front dual camera, rear horizontal four camera, and an extra TOF camera. It is rumored that the small screen version will be equipped with five cameras. The machine is likely to adopt the same scheme as the S10+, that is, the front depth of field sub-camera, the rear-mounted main camera + super wide-angle + telephoto three-shot, the same horizontal design, but it is likely No TOF camera.

What specs will it have?

Samsung Note10 series will be equipped with Snapdragon 855 processor / Exynos 9820 processor, standard 8G + 128G storage combination, performance has reached the industry's top level, in addition, Samsung Note10 series and the first half of the S10 series, will also launch a 5G version, support for 5G network through built-in Snapdragon X50 / Exynos 5100 baseband.

As for the camera, Samsung Note10 will definitely be equipped with a camera that does not lose to the Huawei P30. As for the price after that, it is expected that Samsung Note10 will be around $1000.

Get familiar with the specs of S10

Things are different in 2019. As 5G and foldable devices emerge this year, Samsung may have a harder time making a case for the Note to compete with other devices this holiday season. It'll be competing with Huawei's foldable 5G phones, typically strong showings from Apple's iPhone in September and October's Google Pixel. Such as 3D cameras.

3D cameras are starting to appear more frequently on Android phones. But few have attempted to follow the iPhone's Face ID mechanism, which lets you unlock the phone and pay for goods by scanning your face.

Samsung removed the iris scanner from its Galaxy phones, but gave the Galaxy S10 5G a 3D sensor on the front and back. The company said it was there for AR purposes and maybe some improved depth photography, as with the newly announced Huawei P30 Pro, which has a time-of-flight sensor (TOF) on the back.

Due to the exposure of Samsung Note10, the price of Samsung Note9 continued to fall, and even the price collapse. If you have the intention to purchase Note9, I think you could look closer at it.