The big shift for this latest generation of Note is that there are now two discreet models, whereas previously there's only ever been one. The Galaxy Note 10 is the smaller entry here, while the Galaxy Note 10 Plus is the true follow-up to last year's Note 9 .

In some ways, the Galaxy Note 10 is a step backwards from the Note 9. The Note 10 has a lesser battery than its predecessor, along with a smaller and lower-resolution display. In short, it seems that Samsung sees the Galaxy Note 10+ as the actual successor to the Note 9, with the Note 10 being a...

compact; premium design and finish; S-Pen; bright display; decent cameras; precise GPS module; impressive speakers; fast fingerprint sensor; powerful; stylish and modern software

high surface temperatures; comparatively slow Wi-Fi; significant SoC throttling; underwhelming battery life; 1080p panel; no 3.5 mm headphone jack; no 3.5 mm adapter in the box; no microSD card reader; lacking aptX HD support

The Galaxy Note 10 represent's Samsung's most powerful handset of 2019, and as such, potential buyers expect the best in terms of camera performance. We ran some side by side tests with the Galaxy S10+ camera, which we previously reviewed in-depth, along with other phones such as the iPhone Xs Max...

The Galaxy Note 10 is a lavish, powerful phone that doesn't need two hands

The most compact Note phone to date; Attractive Aura Glow color; Expansive screen; Handy S Pen improvements; Day-long battery life

Camera is a step below the competition; No MicroSD card support or headphone jack

The big takeaway If you can wait awhile for prices to drop, the smaller Note 10 is the best Note for most people. Power users who need a big, high-res screen, a microSD card slot and tons of RAM are probably going to buy the Note 10+ no matter what it costs.

This year, probably more than most, the Galaxy Note 10 appears to be a slightly remodelled Galaxy S10, complete with an S Pen. That’s no bad thing – the S10 is one of the best Android phones around – but it would have been nice to see Samsung push forward in areas where the S10 has fallen behind some of the competition; the camera is a good example. The display here is great. The design remains the best of any Android phone, and the functionality of the S Pen offers something you can’t get elsewhere. I also really like its slightly smaller form factor. However, the Plus model’s existence is likely to impact negatively on the Note 10. Samsung appears to be driving you towards purchasing the bigger model by restricting such features as expandable storage, screen resolution and camera quality in the Note 10.

Fantastic size for a Note phone; The S Pen remains great; Very powerful; Cameras are versatile;

Battery life isn’t great; Some missing features such as SD card expandability and quad-HD+ screen;

Now for the price, for the Galaxy Note 10 comes in a standard 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage and it will set you back at PHP 53,990 . That's a PHP 7,000 difference from the base Note 10+. So what are you missing

Slim case with a classic silicone feel. I love that it doesn't add bulk to the phone. It does make me a bit nervous since it is so thin that I'm not sure how much protection it would provide if I dropped my phone.

Despite missing a few minor features, the Note 10's size, price and specs add up to the best all-around Samsung phone you can get right now.

The Galaxy Note 10 brings the best of Samsung's Note line in a compact body that sells for the right price.

It lacks a microSD card slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

With so many phones being almost identical to the last model, we're impressed with what Samsung has done with the Galaxy Note 10.