Samsung Galaxy S S9310 icy blue 256GB
Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip and 12GB RAM, it delivers flagship speed in a remarkably compact 162g, 7.2mm-thin frame with a vivid 6.2-inch Super AMOLED display. Its versatile triple-camera system, headlined by a 50MP main sensor with OIS and 3x optical zoom, makes it a standout for mobile photography. This GSM-only unlocked model is best for photographers and everyday users who want a featherlight, powerful phone without a carrier contract, though ruggedness is notably absent.
Screen 6.2"
Display Super AMOLED
Chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
RAM 12 GB
Storage 256 GB
Camera 50 MP
front camera mp 12
Battery 4000 mAh
41 Overall Score
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong camera (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average build (14th percentile)
- Below average feature (15th percentile)
- Below average affordability (19th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Screen Size | 6.2" |
| Display Type | Super AMOLED |
Performance
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| RAM | 12 MB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
Camera
| Main Camera | 50 |
| Camera Count | 3 |
| Ultrawide | 12 |
| Telephoto | 10 |
| Front Camera | 12 |
| Optical Zoom | 3x |
| OIS | Yes |
Battery & Charging
| Battery | 4000 Wh |
Connectivity
| 5G | Yes |
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
Design & Build
| Form Factor | bar |
| OS | Android |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S S9310 | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Motorola Razr ultra 2025 | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | OnePlus 15 15 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 6.2 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.7 |
| Display Type | Super AMOLED | OLED | OLED | Super Retina XDR | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Refresh Rate | - | 120 | 165 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Google Tensor G5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Apple A18 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM (GB) | 12 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 16 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 256 | 512 | 256 | 512 | 512 |
| Rear Camera Mp | 50 | 50 | 50 | 48 | 50 | 50 |
| Front Camera Mp | 12 | 42 | 50 | 12 | 32 | 32 |
| Battery Capacity Mah | 4000 | 4870 | 4700 | 4685 | 7300 | 5000 |
| Charging Wattage | - | 45 | 68 | 30 | 80 | 90 |
| Wireless Charging | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Five (g) | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Water Resistance | - | IP68 | IP48 | IP68 | IP69K | IP68 |
| Operating System | Android | Android | Android | iOS | Android | Android |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Build | Camera | Battery | Display | Feature | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy S S9310 | 14.1 | 76.8 | 39.7 | 38.3 | 15.3 | 92.4 | 37.5 | 61.3 | 18.9 |
| Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Compare | 88.8 | 95.9 | 85.7 | 93 | 60.1 | 92.4 | 81.1 | 96.8 | 4.7 |
| Motorola Razr ultra 2025 Compare | 58 | 78.7 | 94.4 | 97.8 | 92.1 | 98.4 | 81.1 | 90.6 | 25.9 |
| Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Compare | 96.3 | 89.6 | 86.6 | 93 | 69.9 | 86.7 | 98.6 | 88.8 | 20.1 |
| OnePlus 15 15 Compare | 98 | 96.6 | 98.9 | 76.9 | 41.5 | 98.4 | 81.1 | 98.9 | 4.5 |
| Xiaomi 14 Ultra Compare | 78 | 99.2 | 97.2 | 99.5 | 54.5 | 97.5 | 98.6 | 70.3 | 4.9 |
Usage Scores
- Overall40.8
- Budget43.3
- Gaming44.8
- Rugged17.2
- Portability32.9
- Business27.6
- Flagship43.4
- Foldable41.5
- Photography50.3
- Battery Life32.6
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