Is this the phone no one wants?
So, it’s a regular high-end smartphone that bends . . . which doesn’t really do it for me.
If, like me, you’re not up for paying a small fortune for a foldable smartphone, you’re more likely to look at Samsung’s more traditional line-up.
And the good news is that you’ve got plenty to choose from. But this is also where things get even more confusing, as Samsung launched four different Galaxy S10 devices. The S10, S10E, S10 Plus and S10 5G.
The Galaxy S10E is the most affordable at US$749.99. The Galaxy S10 Plus is officially the most expensive with a price tag of US$999, but that’s only because Samsung hasn’t revealed an official RRP for the S10 5G. Which will certainly be more expensive due to its bigger screen and, er, 5G.
The most innovative feature of the S10 range is its reverse wireless charging. This really is good. The new feature allows you to wirelessly charge your Galaxy Buds or Galaxy Active/Fit watches, by simply resting them on your S10 device.
So what should we make of this event from Samsung? Let’s be honest, it’s a bit of a mess, isn’t it? Which is a shame. The biggest news for consumers is that Samsung has an excellent 5G flagship device that’s about to launch.
But instead, we’re all left thinking about the Galaxy Fold. And its US$2000 price tag.
Is there really a need for foldable smartphones? I’m not convinced. But I do know this trend isn’t going away anytime soon though. Next week Barcelona will host Mobile World Congress and I’m sure we’ll be seeing at least one more major smartphone manufacturer launch a bendy phone there.