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The Samsung Galaxy S10 has leaked once again, less than two weeks ahead of its official unveiling.
New details about the flagship device's battery and front-facing camera were revealed by an inside source, who also confirmed previous rumours about the smartphone's screen .
According to the leaker, Samsung will include a major battery upgrade, with the top-of-the-line Galaxy S10 featuring a 4,100 mAh unit . This compares to a 3,000 mAh capacity for the Galaxy S9 and a 3,500 mAh battery in the Galaxy S9+.
Previous leaks have confirmed that Samsung will unveil three different versions of the Galaxy S10 on 20 February , each varying in size, specs and price.
An entry level Galaxy S10e will be complimented by a standard Galaxy S10 and a premium Galaxy S10+.
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Samsung Galaxy smartphone rumours Samsung Galaxy S10 A new flagship phone is expected to be the main event, with the Galaxy S10 expected to come in three different variants
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Samsung Galaxy smartphone rumours Galaxy S10e The entry-level Galaxy S10 is rumoured to be called the S10e, featuring a single front-facing camera and a double lens rear camera
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Samsung Galaxy smartphone rumours Galaxy S10 The standard Samsung Galaxy S10 will add an extra camera lens to the rear, as well as improved specs and storage capacity
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Samsung Galaxy smartphone rumours Galaxy S10+ The most premium Galaxy S10 is expected to be called the S10+. It will be both bigger and better than the other versions but also more expensive. A prototype of the premium device was papped on a bus in South Korea
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Samsung Galaxy smartphone rumours In-screen biometrics Leaks suggest that both the S10 and S10+ will feature an in-screen fingerprint scanner, allowing Samsung to maximize screen space while keeping the security feature conveniently at the front of the phone
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Samsung Galaxy smartphone rumours Bitcoin wallet All three Samsung Galaxy S10 devices could also come with in-built cryptocurrency wallets, cashing in on a trend being pushed by other smartphone makers like HTC
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Samsung Galaxy smartphone rumours Reverse wireless charging Another stand-out feature could be the inclusion of reverse wireless charging, meaning Galaxy S10 owners can share their battery power with other devices
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Samsung Galaxy smartphone rumours Galaxy Buds This next-generation charging could prove useful for the companion earphones, expected to be called Galaxy Buds
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Samsung Galaxy smartphone rumours Galaxy Watch Alongside the Galaxy S10 smartphones, Samsung is likely to launch a brand new smartwatch. The Galaxy Watch is expected to ditch the dial of previous Gear smartwatches in favour of two circular side buttons
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Samsung Galaxy smartphone rumours Galaxy X Samsung has already teased a foldable phone at an event in November, and some expect the company's Unpacked event on 20 February to provide the perfect launching pad for the innovative device
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Samsung Galaxy smartphone rumours Foldables Little is known about the foldable phone – expected to be called the Galaxy X – though rendered images based on leaks suggest it could include a camera that pops out from behind the screen
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The two higher-end models are expected to feature a dual-lens selfie camera, capable of supporting 4K video capture.
The latest leak, which comes courtesy of GSMArena, also confirms the inclusion of an in-screen fingerprint scanner , which was first rumoured last year.
This function allows Samsung to create an all-screen device while still including biometric security features conveniently at the front of the device.
The hole-punch design for the front-facing camera also enables maximum screen size, while also avoiding the notch design first introduced by Apple with the iPhone X .
Certain versions of the Samsung Galaxy S10 will feature a dual-lens selfie camera (WinFuture) (Samsung) Other rumours surrounding the Samsung Galaxy S10 include significantly increased internal storage capacity , reverse wireless charging and a breakthrough camera feature .
It could also potentially feature an in-built cryptocurrency wallet , following a trend of other smartphone makers to include support for next-generation payments.
No details have been officially revealed by the South Korean electronics giant, as the company policy is to not discuss rumours or leaks surrounding unreleased devices.
Samsung is also expected to announce new wireless headphones, a Galaxy smartwatch and potentially even a Galaxy X foldable smartphone .
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