Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus

Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus Design and Display

On paper, the only real difference between the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus and the original S10 is the size which will suit those users who like their phablet experience. Knowing how to play to your audience it vital and Samsung have the expertise to get it right. Gone are the bezel edges and instead the large screen in all its Infinity O AMOLED glory. As soon as you pick up the handset, you will feel the S series quality and manufacture, and there is a large proportion of glass and metal to give this a solid and expensive feel.

Turning the handset over the colour coded back is emblazoned with the Samsung logo, and keen fans will immediately spot the fact that there is no fingerprint scanner on this model. It has been moved to the front and now comes in the form of an onscreen scanner, so it is still present but neater. The camera arrangement has changed slightly to incorporate the three different camera lenses, and the LED flash and these now sit in a smart strip across the top half of the phone. The selfie camera has been changed to a punch-hole design which is more discreet and sits in the top right-hand corner of the front of the phone.

So just how significant is this handset? The Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus measures a whopping 6.4 inches which is bigger than the 6.1 of the S10 but not by as much as we have seen in the past. Other than that the screen set up remains the same with the handset having the same 1440x3040 screen resolution and the 19:9 aspect ratio which gives a superior performance for mobile gamers or movie buffs alike.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus Audio

We know that Samsung has audio sewn up, so it comes as little surprise that the sound quality is excellent. You can rely on a crystal clear audio experience whether you are streaming movies, playing games or talking to someone on handsfree. There might not be a headphone jack but frankly, users are getting used to that now, and wireless headphones are certainly much neater especially when you are out and about.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus Camera

Camera technology is the latest big thing that phone manufacturers are striving to outdo each other with. Samsung has certainly upped the game this time adding three lenses to the S10, and S10 plus and again these are identical just in the bigger shell. The front-facing selfie camera is dual 10MP f/1.9 and 8Mp lenses that are perfect for capturing those selfie moments while on the back you will find the real big guns. A 12MP wide-angle lens, a 16MP super wide-angle lens and a 12MP telephoto lens combine seamlessly to deliver the perfect shots every time, and there is a fantastic range of supporting software to complement their work.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus Features & Performance

In terms of internal workings again, we are looking at much the same as the smaller S10, but as they have always nailed their chipset and processing power, then there really is nothing to worry about here. It was a predictable addition, but the Exynos 9820/Snapdragon 855 combo is perfect for the job and gives the phone a significant level of punch. Being an Android handset it also didn’t take a genius to correctly predict the use of Android 9 Pie out of the box, and of course, this will be subject to your software updates. Finally, you have the Samsung skin that gives a look and feel we have come to love.

The phone is supported by a folding 4100mAH battery which is plenty enough for going about your busy day, although this is a wireless charging phone so you might find time to drop it on a charger. It can become a wireless charger too, by placing wireless items on the back. In terms of storage, you have two options, the smaller handset coming in at a lower price. If you opt for the larger handset, you can have up to a maximum storage capacity of 1.5 TB which exceeds the Note 9 released late last year.