Samsung Galaxy S10 and the Galaxy S10 Plus: Which is better?
- While Samsung’s Galaxy S10 is enough for most people, choose the S10 Plus if you want large-screen phones, your selfie game needs an upgrade, or you must have the premium option
The past few Samsung Galaxy phone launches have been decidedly iterative, but Samsung turned up the innovation for 2019’s Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 Plus.
Samsung introduced some exciting new technology and design elements in both devices. The most exciting of the changes are a phone that is all screen (no notch and barely-there bezels along the edges), an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, wireless power sharing, and a slew of cameras.
On the surface, size is the most obvious differentiating factor between the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 Plus, but there are other important considerations to keep in mind when deciding which one is right for you.
Whether those differences are worth a US$100 price gap is something that will ultimately be up to you to decide, but we’re here to give you the details you need to figure that out.
Specs compared
Aesthetically, the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 Plus are mostly cut from the same cloth. Both sport a form factor that works tirelessly to eliminate bezels and maximise screen space. It’s a simple glass design that you cannot mistake for anything other than an ultra-premium smartphone.
There’s no huge difference when it comes to size. The sharp 6.1-inch AMOLED screen on the standard S10 is just shy of the 6.4-inch screen on the Galaxy S10 Plus. Both sport a 19:9 aspect ratio, so the devices are similarly comfortable to hold and use. Those with smaller hands might prefer the Galaxy S10 because of its narrowness, but the difference isn’t so big that it should deter you from the larger model.
Naturally, the Galaxy S10 Plus (175 grams) is a hair heavier than the smaller version (157 grams). If you opt for the premium ceramic-backed model, the weight climbs a considerable amount to 198 grams. None of these phones will weigh you down like bricks, but those who hold the phone for reading and gaming may want to consider the lighter options.