Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus / Note10+ / Note10 Pro (2019)

Lovely big screen;Very quick to charge;S Pen is useful;Versatile cameras

Camera isn’t quite up there with the best;Dodgy Live Video bokeh mode;65w charger not included

The best screen on a smartphone The best selfie camera around Fun-to-use rear cameras

Supremely expensive Big and slippery design Camera isn't 'the best'

At release the Galaxy Note 10 Plus was Samsung's biggest and most powerful phone, and its Aura colors almost symbolically reflect smartphone luxury top to bottom. The hand-stretching 6.8-inch display is perfectly paired with the S Pen and an extra-big...

Huge, punchy screen ; Solid internal speakers ; Lots of storage and power

No headphone jack or adapter ; Punch hole can be distracting ; Slightly unnatural colours

The Galaxy Note 10+ is a world-class media phone, but some of the changes Samsung has – and hasn’t – made aren’t the best for video and music

Massive screen with neat punch-hole camera arrangement looks great ; Speedy and smooth operation ; Doesn't force Bixby upon you ; Adept variety of cameras (wide ; Standard ; Zoom) ; S Pen stylus is integrated and adds an extra layer of control

Battery life not great for a phone of this size ; Design a little too wide ; Generally poor connectivity in our testing (using Three 4G SIM) ; Aura Glow finish will be love/hate ; Cameras not class-leading ; Closer than ever to S series

It's all about the S Pen stylus. That, ultimately, is what makes the Note 10+ a king in among the crowd, because it's a genuinely useful point of difference. It's a necessary one, too, as the battery life, connectivity and cameras simply aren't...

Stunning and huge screen ; Powerful ; S Pen is better than ever

Cameras could be better at this price

A very capable and glamorous android phone with a touch too much swagger for most.

Sensational screen ; Sleek design ; Excellent pen experience

Very expensive ; No headphone jack ; Fingerprint magnet

Yes, the Note 10 Plus is incredibly expensive, costing more than a 12.9-inch iPad Pro, but if you want the best pocketable pen experience around, it’s in a league of its own. The fact it’s also a fantastic smartphone with a stunning display, premium...