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Samsung Galaxy S10+ review

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Samsung Galaxy S10+
4.0
★★★★★
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  • Battery Score 3
  • Camera Score 4.5
  • Design Score 4.5
  • Performance Score 4.5

Summary

The Samsung Galaxy S10+ has a great camera and good performance, but its battery stamina is a notable weak point.

  • Slim design.
  • Great camera.
  • Still has a headphone jack.
  • One UI is very slick.
  • Exynos 9820 provides plenty of power.
  • Supports expandable storage.
  • Battery life doesn't compare well to other flagships.
  • Slippery in the hand and pocket.
  • 1TB version is very expensive.
  • Bixby button is still a nuisance.

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Launch price (RRP) $0
Launch date 2019-03-08
Samsung Galaxy S10+

Samsung is pretty easily the most popular Android brand in the flagship space in Australia, and the anticipation around its annual Galaxy S series updates is at a fever pitch right now. Samsung of course hypes up its new flagships – it has phones to sell – and for the most part, the Samsung Galaxy S10+ delivers the kinds of premium features that you'd want out of a flagship phone.

However, Samsung is somewhat playing it safe rather than really pushing the envelope with the Galaxy S10+. It's a great phone, but it's one that's not quite as much at the forefront as some competitor devices, especially when it comes to overall battery endurance.


Design

  • Range of colour choices.
  • "Infinity O" punch hole camera.
  • Dynamic AMOLED display.
  • In-glass fingerprint sensor.
  • Still has a headphone jack.
Samsung Galaxy S10+ handset Image: Alex Kidman/Finder

Camera

  • Triple lenses give you plenty of photographic choice.
  • Good low light performance.
  • Animoji remain a silly gimmick.
Samsung Galaxy S10+ Image: Alex Kidman/Finder

Performance

  • Exynos 9820 gives you plenty of power.
  • One UI provides a smooth overlay.
  • Gets warm under heavy workloads.
  • Fingerprint sensor works, but it's not fast.
Samsung Galaxy S10+ handset Image: Alex Kidman/Finder

Battery life

  • 4,100mAh battery doesn't last as long as expected.
  • Fast wired or wireless charging.
  • Wireless power share.
Samsung Galaxy S10+ Image: Alex Kidman/Finder

Verdict

  • A good update to the Galaxy S line.
  • Battery life should be better.
  • Feels like Samsung is playing it safe this year.
Samsung Galaxy S10+ Image: Alex Kidman/Finder

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Specifications

Display

Display Size
6.4 inches
Pixels per inch (PPI)
438 ppi

Camera

Rear camera megapixels
12MP + 12MP + 16MP
Rear camera aperture size
f/2.4 + f/1.5 + f/2.2
Video recording
4K
Front camera megapixels
10MP + 8MP
Front camera aperture size
f/1.9 + f/2.2

Physical Dimensions

Dimensions
157.6mm x 74.1mm x 7.8mm
Weight
175g

Connectivity

NFC
Yes
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Network category speed
Category 20

Power, storage and battery

Processor
Exynos 9820
RAM
8GB/12GB
Operating system
Android 9
Internal storage
128GB, 512GB, 1TB
External storage support
Up to 512GB
Battery capacity
4,100mAh

Device features

Headphone jack
No
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Water resistance rating
IP68
Wireless charging
Qi
PMA

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