Biometrics still needs some work. Notably improved over the s9+. Sensitivity to changes in skin cause fingerprint reader to not recognize imprint. Wash your hands, use a lotion, get dry skin from working in the yard; doesn’t matter, any subtle change to the skin from when you scanned it seems to interfere with the function. Safe, I guess, but annoying. I’ve tried two separate fingers and thumbs; I’ve tried rescanning 2 times since, but it is only a 2:3 chance at best that it will work for me. Probably good for security, because I can use it for financial account log-ins. But generally, just don’t forget your pattern, and all is well.
I’ve also noted some hang time on some apps while functioning. Have not been able to determine cause–could be McAfee security software, which is intrusive, even on laptops (my opinion).
I use the dual chip functionality, but find the chip disengages after awhile of nonuse. I have to pop the tray and reset it for the chip to reengage. Quite annoying. Don’t know if it is unique to my phone, or if it is unique to the particular service chip I use from Ukraine. When in Ukraine or other countries, it seems to stay engaged, so it must be something in the USA network that cuts it off.
The positives–the battery gets me through the day — the model s10 has a smaller battery than the s9, and was totally inadequate, even for moderate use. Had to return it. The s10+ seems smaller than it is. I find it easier to manage than te s9+, though specs say it is bigger; but, doesn’t feel like it. Phone comes with a good clear cover that has protected my phone on more than a couple of drops, despite its thin profile (which I love). Fast charge is great. Camera, I don’t use as much as I could, but it has many new features that can provide more refined photots, but it takes time to learn how and when to use them, just like any device.
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