I have just spent the evening with Samsung Mobile South Africa at the 2019 Unpacked event where Samsung showed some new devices as well as some devices that are not even available yet. Samsung also showed off some new accessories which was exciting!
In summary, Samsung launched the Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, and S10e and then gave us a sneak peek at their first foldable phone, the Galaxy Fold. We had the chance to actually look at the phone (and hold it) but we were not allowed to bring our phones or take any photos. I will say this, it is life changing. A display that folds that basically has no crease? Very impressive Samsung.
On the accessory side, Samsung launched the Galaxy Watch Active and Galaxy Fit, two new fitness trackers. We also saw Samsung’s most compact Bluetooth earpiece, Samsung Buds.
Here are my Tweets of #Unpacked 2019:
Just arrived at the Samsung Galaxy #Unpacked event where Samsung are going to launch some new and exciting devices and accessories. Excited is an understatement! #Unpacked2019 #GalaxyS10 #SamsungEvent #SamsungGalaxy #TheFutureUnfolds @SamsungMobileSA pic.twitter.com/2lp4Eh4w0T
— Cape Town Guy (@TheCapeTownGuy) February 20, 2019
Tonight, we find out if the rumours & leaks about the Samsung Galaxy S10 series of phones, the successor to the Galaxy S9 series, are true, as well as some other surprises. #Unpacked #Unpacked2019 #GalaxyS10 #SamsungEvent #SamsungGalaxy #TheFutureUnfolds @SamsungMobileSA pic.twitter.com/Hnp8vOcJlV
— Cape Town Guy (@TheCapeTownGuy) February 20, 2019
Cassper Nyovest has just joined the Samsung family. Welcome @casspernyovest 👌🏼#CassperUnpacked #Unpacked #Unpacked2019 #GalaxyS10 #SamsungEvent #SamsungGalaxy #TheFutureUnfolds #SamsungMember pic.twitter.com/m92xnIB4I2
— Cape Town Guy (@TheCapeTownGuy) February 20, 2019
Cassper Nyovest has brought the party to #Unpacked! @casspernyovest 👌🏼#CassperUnpacked #Unpacked2019 #GalaxyS10 #SamsungEvent #SamsungGalaxy #TheFutureUnfolds #SamsungMember @SamsungMobileSA pic.twitter.com/WiOwoin6nC
— Cape Town Guy (@TheCapeTownGuy) February 20, 2019
Galaxy Fold, Samsung’s first folding display phone has just been announced! #Unpacked #Unpacked2019 #GalaxyS10 #SamsungEvent #SamsungGalaxy #TheFutureUnfolds pic.twitter.com/Qeg0A921pm
— Cape Town Guy (@TheCapeTownGuy) February 20, 2019
You can have three apps open on the Galaxy Fold at a time 😀 #Unpacked #Unpacked2019 #GalaxyS10 #SamsungEvent #SamsungGalaxy #TheFutureUnfolds pic.twitter.com/21irNb2N3t
— Cape Town Guy (@TheCapeTownGuy) February 20, 2019
The Galaxy Fold will be available on the 26th of April 2019! It will be $1980 (over R27K) #Unpacked #Unpacked2019 #GalaxyS10 #SamsungEvent #SamsungGalaxy #TheFutureUnfolds pic.twitter.com/FHEs1Pxg8J
— Cape Town Guy (@TheCapeTownGuy) February 20, 2019
The Samsung Galaxy S10 has the world’s first infinity display and will be the brightest display on a device! #Unpacked #Unpacked2019 #GalaxyS10 #SamsungEvent #SamsungGalaxy #TheFutureUnfolds
— Cape Town Guy (@TheCapeTownGuy) February 20, 2019
Unlocking the Galaxy S10 using your fingerprint just got easier. You can now tap on the display to use the in display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner.. #Unpacked #Unpacked2019 #GalaxyS10 #SamsungEvent #SamsungGalaxy #TheFutureUnfolds
— Cape Town Guy (@TheCapeTownGuy) February 20, 2019
The Samsung Galaxy S10 will come in 3 versions: The S10, S10 Plus and the S10e. Code named Beyond 1/2/0. #Unpacked #Unpacked2019 #GalaxyS10 #SamsungEvent #SamsungGalaxy #TheFutureUnfolds @SamsungMobileSA
— Cape Town Guy (@TheCapeTownGuy) February 20, 2019
The Galaxy S10 will have a 6.1 inch display, 6/8GB of RAM, 128GB/512GB of storage, a triple rear camera, a single front camera, an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and a 3400mAh battery. #Unpacked #Unpacked2019 #GalaxyS10 #SamsungEvent #SamsungGalaxy #TheFutureUnfolds
— Cape Town Guy (@TheCapeTownGuy) February 20, 2019
The larger #SamsungGalaxy S10 Plus has a 6.4 inch display, 6/8/12GB of RAM, 128GB/512GB/1TB of storage, a triple rear camera, dual front camera, an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor & a 4100mAh battery. #Unpacked #Unpacked2019 #GalaxyS10 #SamsungEvent #TheFutureUnfolds
— Cape Town Guy (@TheCapeTownGuy) February 20, 2019
The entry level #SamsungGalaxy S10e will have a 5.8 inch display, 6/8GB of RAM, 128GB/256GB of storage, a dual rear camera, single front camera, a side mounted fingerprint sensor and a 3100mAh battery. #Unpacked #Unpacked2019 #GalaxyS10 #SamsungEvent #TheFutureUnfolds
— Cape Town Guy (@TheCapeTownGuy) February 20, 2019
The Galaxy S10 Plus is equipped with an all day battery life thanks to its intelligent battery features. #Unpacked #Unpacked2019 #GalaxyS10 #SamsungEvent #SamsungGalaxy #TheFutureUnfolds @SamsungMobileSA
— Cape Town Guy (@TheCapeTownGuy) February 20, 2019
The Galaxy S10 features reverse wireless charging called Powershare. This feature lets you charge other devices and accessories with your S10. #Unpacked #Unpacked2019 #GalaxyS10 #SamsungEvent #SamsungGalaxy #TheFutureUnfolds
— Cape Town Guy (@TheCapeTownGuy) February 20, 2019
The Galaxy S10 has a pinhole camera in the right corner of the display instead of a notch. This means less bezels and a larger display. #Unpacked #Unpacked2019 #GalaxyS10 #SamsungEvent #SamsungGalaxy #TheFutureUnfolds
— Cape Town Guy (@TheCapeTownGuy) February 20, 2019
On the Galaxy S10 and S10e, the pinhole camera is small whereas on the S10 Plus, the pinhole camera is an oblong shape to accommodate for the dual camera. #Unpacked #Unpacked2019 #GalaxyS10 #SamsungEvent #SamsungGalaxy #TheFutureUnfolds
— Cape Town Guy (@TheCapeTownGuy) February 20, 2019
The Galaxy S10 will have an Instagram mode which allows you to take a photo straight from the Galaxy camera app, add filters & emojis and then share straight to Instagram! #Unpacked #Unpacked2019 #GalaxyS10 #SamsungEvent #SamsungGalaxy #TheFutureUnfolds pic.twitter.com/9zU9mpOMGw
— Cape Town Guy (@TheCapeTownGuy) February 20, 2019
The Galaxy S10 is the first Samsung phone that has 3D spatial mapping. This allows you to map the outside world in 3D and it also helps improve the popular AR Emoji. #Unpacked #Unpacked2019 #GalaxyS10 #SamsungEvent #SamsungGalaxy #TheFutureUnfolds
— Cape Town Guy (@TheCapeTownGuy) February 20, 2019
All Galaxy S10 models have a headphone jack! Take that Apple 😂 #Unpacked #Unpacked2019 #GalaxyS10 #SamsungEvent #SamsungGalaxy #TheFutureUnfolds
— Cape Town Guy (@TheCapeTownGuy) February 20, 2019
Samsung has also announced a 5G Galaxy S10 with super fast internet… #Unpacked #Unpacked2019 #GalaxyS10 #SamsungEvent #SamsungGalaxy #TheFutureUnfolds
— Cape Town Guy (@TheCapeTownGuy) February 20, 2019
The Galaxy S10 will come preloaded with Android Pie (9) as well as the One UI Skin. #Unpacked #Unpacked2019 #GalaxyS10 #SamsungEvent #SamsungGalaxy #TheFutureUnfolds
— Cape Town Guy (@TheCapeTownGuy) February 20, 2019
The Galaxy S10 will come in 4 colours: black, white, yellow and green. #Unpacked #Unpacked2019 #GalaxyS10 #SamsungEvent #SamsungGalaxy #TheFutureUnfolds
— Cape Town Guy (@TheCapeTownGuy) February 20, 2019
South Africa will be one of the first markets to get the Samsung Galaxy S10 along with America and South Korea! #Unpacked #Unpacked2019 #GalaxyS10 #SamsungEvent #SamsungGalaxy #TheFutureUnfolds
— Cape Town Guy (@TheCapeTownGuy) February 20, 2019
The Samsung Galaxy S10 will be available in South Africa on the 8th of March. You can pre-order on the Samsung website: https://t.co/aApdd22B6D#Unpacked #Unpacked2019 #GalaxyS10 #SamsungEvent #SamsungGalaxy #TheFutureUnfolds
— Cape Town Guy (@TheCapeTownGuy) February 20, 2019
Samsung also announced Samsung Galaxy Buds, a pair of wireless Bluetooth earbuds! The lightest and most compact Samsung wireless earbuds. You can stream up to 6 hours of music on a single charge! Buds come in a wireless charging case. Available March 8. #Unpacked #SamsungEvent pic.twitter.com/U4rASCSxLR
— Cape Town Guy (@TheCapeTownGuy) February 20, 2019
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active and Galaxy Fit are the next generation of wearables for the active person! Expect a week battery life! #Unpacked #Unpacked2019 #GalaxyS10 #SamsungEvent #SamsungGalaxy #TheFutureUnfolds pic.twitter.com/lalQQNgUCd
— Cape Town Guy (@TheCapeTownGuy) February 20, 2019
The Samsung Galaxy S10 will be priced as follows:
S10e: R15999
S10: R18999
S10 Plus:
R20999 (128GB)
R25999(512GB)
R35999(1TB)#Unpacked #Unpacked2019 #GalaxyS10 #SamsungEvent #SamsungGalaxy #TheFutureUnfolds @SamsungMobileSA pic.twitter.com/gvFsIcLnf9— Cape Town Guy (@TheCapeTownGuy) February 20, 2019
Here it is in the flesh in South Africa: The Samsung Galaxy S10e, S10 and S10 Plus 👍🏻 #Unpacked #Unpacked2019 #GalaxyS10 #SamsungEvent #SamsungGalaxy #TheFutureUnfolds @SamsungMobileSA pic.twitter.com/vfhy65xI2n
— Cape Town Guy (@TheCapeTownGuy) February 20, 2019
Check these bezels and the pinhole camera 😍 #Unpacked #Unpacked2019 #GalaxyS10 #SamsungEvent #SamsungGalaxy #TheFutureUnfolds @SamsungMobileSA pic.twitter.com/AltngDGrTR
— Cape Town Guy (@TheCapeTownGuy) February 20, 2019
Local gamer @GrantHinds is here at #Unpacked showing us that the Galaxy S10 is perfect for gaming! #Unpacked #Unpacked2019 #GalaxyS10 #SamsungEvent #SamsungGalaxy #TheFutureUnfolds @SamsungMobileSA pic.twitter.com/BS1KCYarRW
— Cape Town Guy (@TheCapeTownGuy) February 20, 2019
Met the biggest legend at #Unpacked this evening, the one and only, @MapsMaponyane 👍🏻 #Unpacked2019 #GalaxyS10 #SamsungEvent #SamsungGalaxy #TheFutureUnfolds @SamsungMobileSA pic.twitter.com/X4knNblVC7
— Cape Town Guy (@TheCapeTownGuy) February 20, 2019
What an amazing evening with @SamsungMobileSA at #Unpacked. Thanks for the gift Samsung. Find out what it is in the morning 😝 #Unpacked2019 #GalaxyS10 #SamsungEvent #SamsungGalaxy #TheFutureUnfolds @SamsungMobileSA pic.twitter.com/GGu6a8Org7
— Cape Town Guy (@TheCapeTownGuy) February 20, 2019
Impressions of the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus coming shortly