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Samsung's Galaxy S10 To Come In Three Sizes, With An In-Display Fingerprint Sensor (theverge.com)
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Samsung will launch the Galaxy S10 in three different sizes: 5.8 inches, 6.1 inches, and 6.4 inches. They are nearly the same sizes that Kuo expects Apple's next series of iPhones to come in. The Verge reports: The larger two S10 models will include in-display fingerprint sensors, Kuo says, while the smaller model will include a fingerprint sensor on the side. That suggests the smaller model will be Samsung's entry-level offering, while the larger two will potentially have higher-end specs and features. Another recent rumor says the S10 might include five cameras, adding an additional wide angle option to the back and another lens to the front for capturing portrait effects. It's very likely plans will change between now and when the Galaxy S10 launches, which should be early next year. The next flagship smartphone to come from the South Korean company will be the Galaxy Note 9. It's expected to make its appearance at an event on August 9th.
I second Motorola. I got an X4 to replace my bootlooped 5X. It's nearly the same, but it comes with an SD card slot. Not that it works like I expected, but it is a nice addition. I also love the double chop to turn on the flashlight and double twist to open the camera. I'm surprised no one else has picked those up yet. Unfortunately, it has the fingerprint reader on the wrong side. In-screen fingerprint readers are a waste of time. They belong on the back. A better innovation would be to eliminate the front-facing camera, put a small "selfie screen" on the back, and then just one camera on the back and an "all screen" front. Even if you never take selfies (like me) the extra screen would be nice for quick notifications when your phone is face down.
Oh, and supposedly Motorola phones come with all of the hardware glitchiness that you've come to expect from Nexus and Pixel phones, so you won't feel left out there.