Samsung Galaxy S10+ / S10 Plus (2019)

Fantastic screen ; Barely any feature sacrificed ; Ultrasonic fingerprint is a huge improvement over optical versions ; Three cameras give amazing versatility

Battery life (on the Exynos version) isn’t as good as expected ; Main camera isn’t as reliably excellent as the Pixel 3 or IPhone XS

If the camera is the priority for you then I’d still recommend the Pixel 3. However, for everything else the Galaxy S10 Plus is king. It has the best screen, it looks downright stunning, and offers generous storage, RAM and plenty of customisations....

Excellent battery life ; One UI is a welcome refresh ; Surprisingly helpful Bixby Routines ; Big ; beautiful HDR10+ display ; Versatile triple camera setup

AR emoji are unrecognizable ; Low light shots are subpar

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Standout design, top-quality build, unique colors.

Frustrating fingerprint reader experience (to be improved via an update).

We'd happily recommend the Galaxy S10+ if you want the absolute best Samsung has on offer right now. But realistically, the smaller Galaxy S10 would be our pick - essentially the same phone, only more affordable.

Excellent screen-to-body ratio ; In-screen fingerprint sensor ; Wireless PowerShare perk

Sizable price hike ; Bixby button still exists ; Slippery design

The Galaxy S10 Plus is Samsung's new 'everything phone' for 2019, helping disrupt the sameness of the last few generations of handsets. Its 6.4-inch screen is so big it displaces the front camera, while its triple-lens rear camera can take ultra-wide...

Premium look and feel ; Superb, colourful screen ; Good, detailed sound

Biometric sensor needs fine-tuning ; Edge design isn’t perfect ; Bixby

A feature-packed flagship with a smart design, fast interface and impressive video

Class-leading display. Most powerful processor on an Android phone. Fastest modem. Wide-angle camera. High-quality build.

Expensive. No advances in low-light photography over previous model.

Bottom Line: The Samsung Galaxy S10+ is a high-cost 4G phone at the beginning of the 5G era. It's excellent, but you can get almost the same performance elsewhere for much less money.

Excellent display ; Fast performance and strong battery life ; Versatile camera system ; A headphone jack

New in-screen fingerprint scanner is slower and more finicky than older ones ; Camera performance not as good as Pixel in low light ; Slow software update schedule

It’s clear that after a decade of Galaxy phones, Samsung knows what its customers want and what they expect. We’ve already seen glimpses of where the next 10 years will take us, but if you’re looking for the best Android phone available today, the S10...

Excellent design with an incredible display ; One UI is a major improvement over the Samsung Touchwiz Experience ; Performance and battery life is second to none ; Triple-camera system snaps great pics quickly

In-display fingerprint sensor is a little finicky ; Hole in the display is an eyesore ; Samsung's photo processing nowhere as good as Google's

There’s no denying that the Galaxy S10 is the absolute cream of the premium Android phone crop right now. It has the fastest processor, the most RAM, the most storage, and the best display money can buy. And it’s all wrapped in a beautiful package...