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The best smartphone of 2020: 15 top mobile phones tested and ranked

Samsung Galaxy S10

The Samsung Galaxy S10 (Image credit: TechRadar)

15. Samsung Galaxy S10 / S10 Plus

Previously our favorite smartphones

Release date: March 2019 | Weight: 157g/175g | Dimensions: 149.9 x 70.4 x 7.8mm/157.6 x 74.1 x 7.8mm | OS: Android 9 | Screen size: 6.1-inch/6.4-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 3040 | CPU: Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9820 | RAM: 8/12GB | Storage: 128/512GB/1TB | Battery: 3,400mAh/4,100mAh | Rear camera: 12MP + 12MP + 16MP | Front camera: 10MP/10MP + 8MP

Great screen tech
Excellent cameras
Still not cheap
Design offers little grip

Previously, the Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 Plus were our best smartphones in the world. That's no longer the case with the introduction of the S20 range, but these are still two fantastic phones.

There's a lot of high-spec here, and with the S20 range on the market the prices of these handsets have dropped significantly too.

Screen: The Super AMOLED display previously measured as the very best around and while that's no longer the case the phone does still have a strong screen. Plus, there's a fingerprint scanner embedded in the display.

Battery life: The battery life on the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 Plus was an improvement over the S9 series, thanks to the larger batteries inside. They easily reach bedtime with double digits still left in the tank.

Camera: The trio of cameras on the S10 and S10 Plus are still impressive although they may not be the best on the market. The setup on each builds on the excellent S9 series by offering more features, shooting modes and overall clarity. 

Mini verdict: The Galaxy S10 phones are no longer the powerhouse devices they once were, but if you're looking for a slightly more affordable phone choice these will be a great choice for your next smartphone.

Read more: Galaxy S10 review | Galaxy S10 Plus review
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