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Conclusion:
I think when you are charging $900-$1,000 for an Android phone, you ought to be able to offer the whole smartphone package. But Samsung's cluttered software and its historic inability to deliver the latest functionality and security improvements in Android make the Galaxy S10 a tough sell at this ultra-premium price point. High prices come with high expectations. You'll have to accept a lot of compromises with the Galaxy S10, and I just don't see a reason to. When companies like OnePlus are offering a similar hardware experience with a superior software package, why would you spend $350 more for a Samsung phone?
The Good
Great battery life.
A beautiful display.
The new and speedy Qualcomm 855 SoC.
Better dark mode support than stock Android.
More reachable controls than stock Android.
The Bad
The hole-punch display design means the camera takes up more display real estate than it needs to.
A fragile glass back that is also a fingerprint magnet.
Five cameras that all turn in mediocre images.
The fingerprint reader could be faster. I actually think OnePlus' in-display reader is better.
With Samsung's update speed, expect to always be one version behind the latest Android release.
We aren't even getting up-to-date security patches on the unlocked version.
The Ugly
It is still shocking to pay $1,000 for a smartphone and get crapware and ads.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019...ete-package/3/
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