Samsung Galaxy S10 Hands-On Reveals Refined Design and Display Cutout
The Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+ bring a fresh display cutout design and refined hardware, though they feel familiar in the hand. These phones represent the biggest design shift for the flagship line in recent years.
The Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+ introduce a significant design shift with their new display cutouts, marking a departure from the older Infinity Display style. Despite months of leaks that reveal almost everything about the devices, holding them in person shows that Samsung still knows how to build a premium glass sandwich smartphone.
Physically, the phones feel very similar to recent Samsung flagships like the Galaxy Note 9, offering a familiar and comfortable in-hand experience. However, Samsung manages to maximize screen real estate by minimizing the forehead and chin, making the most of the device's overall footprint.
The build quality remains top-tier with excellent fit and finish that shows how far Samsung has come since the plastic era of the Galaxy S5. While the punch-hole camera cutout adds a unique aesthetic appeal to the front, it noticeably alters the standard user interface and overall experience of using the device.