The Galaxy S10 Lite will include these specs and launch in three colors
The Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+ were joined by the cheaper Galaxy S10e when they arrived earlier this year. Attention in the press has since turned to the Galaxy S11 but new reports claim Samsung is currently working on a powerful Galaxy S10 Lite that’ll be positioned below the S10e model.
The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is ‘Lite’ only by name
Despite the rumored ‘Lite’ branding, Samsung’s upcoming smartphone features a spec sheet that’s anything but that. This is because, just like its premium siblings, the Galaxy S10 Lite is reportedly powered by the high-end Snapdragon 855 paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable internal storage. For reference, the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ ship with an identical configuration in the United States while the smaller Galaxy S10e boasts 6GB of RAM instead.
If you turn the Galaxy S10 Lite over, reports suggest you’ll find a triple-camera setup that’s pretty decent but not as impressive as the Galaxy S10’s. That’s because it’ll be led by the Galaxy A90’s 48-megapixel primary camera coupled with optical image stabilization. This is accompanied by a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle shooter and a dedicated 5-megapixel depth sensor for more natural portrait photos. The layout will be accompanied by an LED on the back and a 32-megapixel selfie camera up front.
Samsung is also working on a Galaxy Note 10 Lite
If Samsung follows this strategy, the differentiating factor between the Galaxy S10 Lite and Note 10 Lite could be the S Pen and pricing. The former could be available as a cheaper alternative for those who aren’t interested in the company’s stylus while the latter could be a slightly pricier version of the phone with S Pen, therefore opening up the accessory to an entirely new audience of customers.
The Galaxy Note 10 will soon have a cheaper sibling
Alternatively, the Galaxy Note 10 Lite could be an entirely different device that resembles a Galaxy Note 10e-like offering. If this is the case, Samsung will probably pair the Galaxy Note 10’s flagship cameras with a flat Infinity-O display that boasts a downgraded resolution. Additionally, less RAM and 128GB of storage rather than 256GB could very possibly be part of the setup. Completing the package will probably be Android 9 Pie paired with One UI.