| Samsung Galaxy S10 (SM-G9730)
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Security Grade
Calculator v1
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Samsung Galaxy S10
Category: Smartphone • Model / Gen: Galaxy S10 Series SM-G9730
Release Date: 2019-02-20 • Status: End of sale
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Security Evaluation
1. Device Security
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Value
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Proof
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Comment
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| Known hardware tampering
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Rare
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🔗 Proof
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No evidence cited here establishes widespread hardware tampering specific to this model. This does not mean physical tampering is impossible.
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| Known vulnerabilities
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Very common
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🔗 Proof
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The device is old and no longer receives regular security updates. Historical and newly discovered vulnerabilities may remain unpatched. This is a conservative qualitative rating, not a measured vulnerability count.
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| Prior attacks
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Rare
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🔗 Proof
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This source documents Samsung's security-update program, not a complete record of attacks against the Galaxy S10. No model-specific attack-frequency claim is made here.
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| Updatability
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None
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🔗 Proof
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Regular security support for the standard Galaxy S10 ended. Samsung Knox's device information lists Android 12 as the final major OS upgrade and March 2023 as the guaranteed security maintenance endpoint for the listed S10 models.
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| Category Score
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Score: 3 / 3
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2. System Security
| Criterion
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Value
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Proof
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Comment
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| Authentication with other systems
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Partial
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🔗 Proof
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Supports integration with Samsung and Android services, accounts and compatible enterprise-management systems. Compatibility depends on the service and software version.
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| Communications
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Encrypted with up-to-date encryption
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🔗 Proof
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Android supports encrypted network communication through TLS. Actual protection depends on the application, server, protocol and installed software; outdated apps or services may use weaker encryption.
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| Storage
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Encrypted with up-to-date encryption
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🔗 Proof
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Android supports file-based encryption. Actual protection depends on the installed firmware, device configuration, screen-lock credentials and encryption implementation.
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| Category Score
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Score: 2 / 3
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3. User Authentication
| Criterion
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Value
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Proof
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Comment
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| Account management
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Full
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🔗 Proof
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Users can manage Google accounts, add or remove accounts, and configure account security. Samsung account features provide additional account management.
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| Authentication
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Secure
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🔗 Proof
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Supports an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor and conventional screen locks such as PIN, password and pattern. Security depends on the chosen authentication method and configuration.
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| Brute-force protection
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Exist
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🔗 Proof
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Android provides device authentication protections, including delays or restrictions following repeated unsuccessful attempts. Exact behavior depends on the firmware and configuration.
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| Event logging
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Partial logging
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🔗 Proof
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Android records selected system and diagnostic events, but a normal user does not automatically receive a complete, tamper-proof audit trail of every security-relevant action.
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| Passwords
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Default/Common/Easy to guess
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🔗 Proof
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Users can choose their own screen-lock method. The device does not generally require every user to change a password after setup or enforce enterprise-grade password complexity in every configuration.
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| Category Score
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Score: 2 / 3
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Technical Specifications
| Property
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Details
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| Operating System & App
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Android 9.0 (launch), upgradable to Android 12 with One UI 4.1 (Companion App: Samsung Smart Switch / Samsung Members)
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| Hardware (CPU / GPU)
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CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 • GPU: Qualcomm Adreno 640
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| Memory & Storage
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Memory: 8 GB • Storage: 128 GB
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| Power, Battery & Charging
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Battery: 3,400 mAh • Power: USB-C wired charging • Charging: Fast wired charging, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare
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| Display & Camera
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Display: 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED, QHD+ (3040 × 1440) • Camera: Rear Camera: 12 MP wide-angle with OIS + 12 MP telephoto with OIS + 16 MP ultra-wide • Front Camera: 10 MP
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| Sound & Connectivity
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Sound: Stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Atmos, built-in microphones and 3.5 mm headphone jack • Connectivity: 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB-C, GPS, Galileo, GLONASS and BeiDou
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| Physical (Dimensions & Mass)
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Dimensions: 149.9 × 70.4 × 7.8 mm • Mass: 157 g
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This assessment covers the Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphone, using the 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage configuration as the reference model. Hardware specifications are based primarily on Samsung's official product information and software documentation. The device originally launched with Android 9.0 and was eligible for upgrades to Android 12 with One UI 4.1. Its security features include an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, conventional screen-lock authentication, Android storage encryption capabilities, and encrypted network communication when supported by the application and server.
The Galaxy S10 is a discontinued product, and regular security update support for the standard model ended in 2023. Continued use of outdated firmware may expose the device to unpatched vulnerabilities and compatibility issues. Actual security depends on the regional model, installed firmware, security patch level, application versions, account settings, and encryption configuration.
