Samsung released its Galaxy S range of smartphones this year and the Galaxy S10+ is its top-of-the-line product featuring a 6.4-inch Infinity-O display with a cutout for dual cameras, an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, and triple cameras on the back.

Early 2019 is a particularly fraught time to be in the mobile phone market as either a buyer or a seller. Global sales are flat; it appears the world can only absorb so many smartphones.

Screen quality and size; top-shelf components; can act as wireless charger

An expensive 4G phone at the start of the 5G era

We didn't get a chance to see the phone at a press briefing event held before the official reveal of the new Galaxy line up. But as we barged past the slew of tech execs and fans at this year's Though we couldn't properly test the handset's 5G capabilities - the demo on the phone was a canned one -...

Launching around the globe a few days ahead of the world's largest mobile show was the ultimate big-dog move. Samsung celebrated the 10th anniversary of its flagship phone line by launching its latest device on Apple's sometimes-stomping grounds at San Francisco's Bill Graham Civic Center.

Updated: the Galaxy 10 is the latest flagship smartphone from industry heavyweight Samsung. Like its predecessors it's a top end Apple iPhone rival that's designed for smartphone consoeurs that want the very best of the best and are willing to pay for it.

While I am personally a Samsung Galaxy Note and S Pen fan , after nearly two weeks with the new Galaxy S10 Plus there is a lot to like in this 10th anniversary phone that has me very excited for the Note 10 later this year.

Gorgeous display; Long battery life; Capable triple rear cameras; microSD; 3.5mm headset jack; wireless charging; Ability to charge other gear wirelessly; Excellent RF reception and call quality

Fingerprint scanner not as fast as capacitive methods; Occasional inadvertent screen presses

The Galaxy S10 is a near-perfect smartphone. It is a very balanced handset that performs extremely well at everything. For everything that matters, (camera, display, processor, design) – The S10 either leads or finds itself in the leading group.

Best Camera Image Quality; Excellent Industrial Design; Increased Battery Capcity; Blazing-Fast Performance

Charges Only 2.5X faster than iPhone XS Max; Could Be 5X

The Samsung Galaxy S range of flagship smartphones has been going for years and the latest model is the tenth anniversary phone.

Swish design; Classy display; Two-way charging; In-screen fingerprint sensor

Expensive; Camera cut-out will divide opinion

Samsung has produced easily its best Galaxy S device to date. It has come up with a device with superb build quality, with a stunning display, excellent camera and innovative new features. The Samsung Galaxy S10 is one of the best flagship phones money can buy.

Stunning display; Great build quality; Doesn't feel big in your hand; Excellent camera; Wireless PowerShare

In-screen fingerprint reader position and accuracy

Samsung has stepped up its game from the Galaxy Note 9 to the Galaxy S10 range , specifically the S10+, all within a timeframe of around five months between the two announcement dates.

Brilliant display; Edge-to-Edge screen; Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor; Reverse wireless charge; Battery life; Feature-rich

Increased price; Accidental palm touch; Slightly sluggish reverse charge