The best Samsung phone: the top Samsung smartphones of 2019, ranked

If you're after the best Samsung phone for 2019 then we're here to lend a hand – here we'll explain all the differences between the various Samsung handsets you can go out and buy right 

Almost 1 in 5 phones sold worldwide is a Samsung one – that's almost as good as Apple's figures and way ahead of anyone else in the market besides the big two. And considering Samsung's phones are well built, powerful and stylish, it's no surprise either.

The only problem is deciding which one is right for you, which is where we come in: we'll carefully explain all your options, so you can pick up your purchase with confidence.

If you want as much Samsung smartphone as money can buy then you want the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+. It comes with the S Pen accessory, and that huge 6.8-inch screen, and those high speed internal specs, and there's even a 5G version if you really want to push the boat out... it's a monster of a phone.

The only reason you wouldn't want to get the S10 Plus is if you don't like large screens or if you're trying to stick to a budget. Otherwise, this is definitely one of the the best Samsung phones on the market in 2019, especially if you don't think you'll need the stylus and want something a bit more compact.

SPECIFICATIONS

Weight: 196g

Dimensions: 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9mm

OS: Android 9.0

Screen size: 6.8 inches

Resolution: 1440 x 3040 pixels

CPU: Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9825

RAM: 12GB

Storage: 256GB/512GB

Battery: 4300mAh

Rear camera: 12MP f/1.5-2.4 + 12MP f/2.1 + 16MP f/2.2 + TOF camera

Front camera: 10MP f/1.9 + 8MP f/2.2

3. SAMSUNG GALAXY S10

The best Samsung phone for most people

SPECIFICATIONS

Weight: 157g

Dimensions: 149.9 x 70.4 x 7.8mm

OS: Android 9.0

Screen size: 6.1 inches

Resolution: 1440 x 3040 pixels

CPU: Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9820

RAM: 8GB

Storage: 128GB/512GB

Battery: 3400mAh

Rear camera: 12MP f/1.5-2.4 + 12MP f/2.4 + 16MP f/2.2

Front camera: 10MP f/1.9

It can be tricky to choose between the three Galaxy S phones Samsung has launched in 2019, but we reckon the S10 just about edges it over the S10e. Sure, it's more expensive, but you get a bigger screen and a better camera for your money, so it's worth the outlay.

In our time with the Samsung Galaxy S10 we've been impressed by just about everything the phone has to offer: blazing fast speeds, a gorgeous-looking 6.1-inch screen with minimal bezels, the triple-lens rear camera, and more. You can't go wrong with this.

4. SAMSUNG GALAXY S10E

The best Samsung phone for saving some cash

SPECIFICATIONS

Weight: 150g

Dimensions: 142.2 x 69.9 x 7.9mm

OS: Android 9.0

Screen size: 5.8 inches

Resolution: 1080 x 2280 pixels

CPU: Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9820

RAM: 6GB/8GB

Storage: 128GB/256GB

Battery: 3100mAh

Rear camera: 12MP f/1.5-2.4 + 16MP f/2.2

Front camera: 10MP f/1.9

The Samsung Galaxy S10e sits below the S10 Plus and the standard S10 in our rankings, but it's still a very appealing package. For less money than the top two phones, you still get the same snappy top-end processor inside and the same slick software on board as well.

The dual-lens rear camera isn't quite as good and of course the 5.8-inch screen is smaller – but you might well see that as a positive not a negative. If you've got smaller pockets or hands, or you want to save some money on your upgrade, the S10e is well worth a look.