Samsung Galaxy S10e Verdict + Award, Price , Specifications Comparison
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Samsung Galaxy S10e – Our Verdict + Award
The Samsung Galaxy S10+ (US | UK | MY) or the Galaxy S10 (US | UK | MY) are great smartphones, but there is always a market segment that wants a smaller device.
This is where the Samsung Galaxy S10e (US | UK | MY) comes in.
There are many who derided the Galaxy S10e when it was launched, until they tried it out. It often surprises people when they realise just how small the Galaxy S10e really is in real life!
Yet, it is a really fast and powerful smartphone, with most of the killer features its larger S10+ and S10 brethren boast.
It packs a flagship-class Exynos 9820 or Snapdragon 855 platform, with 6 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage into a compact device with a large 5.8-inch display but the physical size of a tradition 5-inch smartphone.
It is truly a remarkable feat of smartphone engineering.
We also want to salute Samsung for introducing the ability to record HDR10+ videos, although we have to point out that HDR10+ support is still limited. Samsung also seemed to have forgotten to add the ability to convert the videos.
But if you already have a TV or monitor that supports HDR10+, you can start creating HDR10+ videos with your Galaxy S10 Plus! And remember – HDR10+ is the future. It’s a matter of time before you upgrade to a HDR10+ display or television.
Its fingerprint sensor, which is built into the Power button, may not be as trendy than an in-display fingerprint sensor, but works great.
Its Wireless PowerShare feature is interesting and quite useful on-the-go. However, its slow recharging speed means its utility is largely limited to small devices like the Galaxy Buds and the Galaxy Watch. Recharging other smartphones is painfully slow, and should be relied on only in emergencies.
Now, the Samsung Galaxy S10e (US | UK | MY) isn’t for everyone. It’s targeted at a specific segment – people who want a powerful flagship device in a small, handy size.
They are those who prioritise size and weight over a larger battery and display. They also do not mind the lack of a telephoto camera that the Galaxy S10+ and the Galaxy S10 have.
If you are one of them, you will agree that the Samsung Galaxy S10e is worthy of our Editor’s Choice Award!
If you are not one of them, then the Samsung Galaxy S10+ or the Samsung Galaxy S10 are probably what you are looking for!
Samsung Galaxy S10e Specification Comparison
| Specifications | Samsung Galaxy S10+ | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Samsung Galaxy S10E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4-inch curved edge display - Dynamic AMOLED with HDR10+ - 1440 x 3040 pixels (495 ppi) | 6.1-inch curved edge display - Dynamic AMOLED with HDR10+ - 1440 x 3040 pixels (550 ppi) | 5.8-inch flat display - Dynamic AMOLED with HDR10+ - 1080 x 2280 pixels (438 ppi) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (front) Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (back) IP68 dust + water resistance | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (front) Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (back) IP68 dust + water resistance | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (front + back) IP68 dust + water resistance |
| Operating System | Android 9.0 with One UI | Android 9.0 with One UI | Android 9.0 with One UI |
| Platform | Samsung Exynos 9820, or Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Samsung Exynos 9820, or Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Samsung Exynos 9820, or Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| Memory | 12 GB / 8 GB LPDDR4x | 8 GB LPDDR4x | 6 GB LPDDR4x |
| Storage | 1 TB / 512 GB / 128 GB microSD card (up to 512 GB) | 512 GB / 128 GB microSD card (up to 512 GB) | 128 GB / 256 GB microSD card (up to 512 GB) |
| Front Cameras | Selfie Camera - 10 MP Dual Pixel sensor with f/1.9 lens Depth Sensing Camera - 8 MP sensor with f/2.2 lens | Selfie Camera - 10 MP Dual Pixel sensor with f/1.9 lens | Selfie Camera - 10 MP Dual Pixel sensor with f/1.9 lens |
| Rear Cameras | Triple Camera System - 12 MP dual aperture main camera (f/1.5 and f/2.4) - 16 MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.2) - 12 MP telephoto camera (f/2.4) | Triple Camera System - 12 MP dual aperture main camera (f/1.5 and f/2.4) - 16 MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.2) - 12 MP telephoto camera (f/2.4) | Dual Camera System - 12 MP dual aperture main camera (f/1.5 and f/2.4) - 16 MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.2) |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5.0 USB Type C | 4G LTE WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5.0 USB Type C | 4G LTE WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5.0 USB Type C |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Ultrasonic In-Display Sensor | Ultrasonic In-Display Sensor | Embedded into Power button |
| Battery | 4,100 mAh battery | 3,400 mAh battery | 3,100 mAh battery |
| Dimensions | 74.1 mm wide 157.6 mm tall 7.8 mm thick | 70.4 mm wide 149.9 mm tall 7.8 mm thick | 69.9 mm wide 142.2 mm tall 7.9 mm thick |
| Weight | 175 g 198 g (Ceramic) | 157 g | 150 g |
Where To Buy The Samsung S10e?
Here are some direct purchase links in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Malaysia!
- Samsung Galaxy S10e (Prism Black) : $630.03 | £599 | A$987 | RM2,189
- Samsung Galaxy S10e (Prism White) : $641.71 | £569 | A$987 | RM2,189
- Samsung Galaxy S10e (Prism Green) : $521.20 | £599 | A$987 | RM2,699
- Samsung Galaxy S10e (Canary Yellow) : $557.99 | £599
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