Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus review: Killer cameras and battery life might meet their match in the Note 10
I've been using the Galaxy S10 Plus ($390 at Amazon) every day since Samsung launched the phone four months ago as one of its flagship models for 2019. Despite the threat of being overshadowed by the foldable Galaxy Fold and the faster Galaxy S10 5G (and being knocked out from below by the value-buy Galaxy S10E), the Galaxy S10 Plus has hung on as one of the top Android phones of the year. Soon, the S10 Plus' best virtues -- its sharp screen, three top-notch cameras and all-day battery life -- will face another challenge from within Samsung's ranks, the upcoming Galaxy Note 10, which is all but confirmed to launch Aug. 7 in New York.
The Galaxy S10 Plus is an outstanding phone for 2019, although serious photographers will find its nighttime camera shots lacking. Competition, including from the upcoming Galaxy Note 10, is mounting.
The Galaxy S10 Plus has a phenomenal AMOLED screen, monster battery life and loads of useful camera tools; The option to wirelessly charge another device is convenient and really works.
Nighttime and low-light shots on the Galaxy S10 Plus aren't as clear or crisp as dedicated night modes on the Pixel 3 and Huawei Mate 20 Pro; The ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint reader isn't always fast or accurate; Mispresses on the curved, edge-to-edge display are a minor annoyance.