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Samsung Galaxy A10

Avoid buyingValue Score 40/100
$40
used/refurbished market price
$130 at launch

How long will it last?

Our estimate

Supported until March 2022 · Buy-by March 2020

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2019◆ Buy-by Mar 20202022

Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~3-year update track record — on that basis the Galaxy A10 should be supported until around March 2022. Buying it today still gets you about -4.3 years of safe use (Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years).

Source: Samsung's official policy · last verified 2026-06-12 · how we compute this

Our verdict

A 2019 entry Samsung that has been out of support for years.

Pros

  • Compact, lightweight 6.2-inch body
  • Received updates up to Android 11
  • Single clean 13MP camera that works fine in daylight

Cons

  • Fully unsupported with no security patches
  • Old microUSB port and small 3400mAh battery
Best for: Emergency backup or first phone for a childBest for: Buyers who want a smaller, lighter handsetAvoid if: You need any updates or securityAvoid if: You want modern features like USB-C or a big battery

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen6.2-inch PLS LCD, 720x1520 (HD+), 60Hz
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetSamsung Exynos 7884
RAM2GB / 3GB
Storage32GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main13MP
front5MP
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery3,400 mAh
Charging10W wired
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions155.6 × 75.6 × 7.9 mm
Weight168 g
Materialsplastic frame and back
Water resistanceNone
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 9 Pie with One UI 1.0 at launch
Connectivity4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, microUSB, 3.5mm jack
Update policy~2 years of updates (our estimate from Samsung's track record — written minimum is 5 years)

Better-value alternatives

Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.

Frequently asked questions

How long will the Galaxy A10 get updates?

The A10 launched on Android 9 (Pie) in 2019 and was updated as far as Android 11, but its security support ended around 2022. It has been unsupported for years.

Does the Galaxy A10 use USB-C?

No. It relies on the older microUSB standard, which clearly dates the phone next to newer Galaxy A models that switched to USB-C.

Is the Galaxy A10 usable in 2026?

Only for the simplest tasks. Its small battery, old software and lack of updates make it suitable as a spare or starter phone, not a daily driver.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-12.