Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (2019)

In many ways, this is the ultimate version of Samsung's 2019 flagship device. It's got the largest screen, most cameras and biggest battery. If you're planning on fully embracing 5G this year it'll likely be one of the best picks.

Lavish AMOLED display ; Stunning bokeh effect in Live Focus pictures and videos ; Water resistant design ; Future-proofed with 5G Support ; 3.5mm headphone port means a dongle-free life

It’s massively unwieldy ; Camera cut-out in the display is ugly

Great screen for video and games Excellent stills and video camera It’s ready for the first 5G networks

Expensive Gets hot (Exynos version) Battery could be better (Exynos version)

The Galaxy S10 5G is a smartphone for early adopters who don’t mind paying for the privilege. Its huge display is great for videos and gaming, it’s a sleek phone despite its size, and Samsung’s UI is smooth. Just how good it is will come down to where...

Great display ; Battery life ; Camera performance ; 3.5mm headphone socket ; One UI ; Lighter and smaller than rivals

No microSD ; Competition from the Note 10+ 5G ; Display cut-out ; Additional sensors of limited real value

It's hard not to view this 6.7-inch phone as an 'S10++ with 5G'. But it's an accomplished device. Sure, the cameras aren't pretty, and the Note 10+ throws a spanner in the works, but if it's 5G you want right now then the S10 5G is the option to go...

Superb array of cameras ; Stunning design ; Performance is sublime

Unreliable 5G speeds ; Contract prices are expensive

If you tally up the scores, it’s abundantly clear that the Galaxy S10 5G is a formidable flagship. According to our usual ranking criteria, it’s practically faultless in every single area, so why am I holding it back from winning an award? Well,...

Stunning screen ; Premium design ; Futureproofed with 5G

It gets hot with intense use ; Will be too big for some ; The battery could be better

Cutting-edge everything never looked this good; while 5G isn’t where it needs to be for mass adoption just yet, at least this piece of 5G hardware will have you future-proofed with sensational snaps and a stunning screen for streaming video.

Truly versatile three-lens camera ; Gorgeous display and top-notch performance ; Feature-packed in ways few rivals can match

In-display finger scanner not perfect ; Not the best battery life ; Price hike makes the S10e a tempting alternative

The S10 is better than ever. The mainstream Galaxy might now play middle child to more powerful and more affordable variants, but there’s nothing else running Android that’s quite as well-rounded.