Samsung Galaxy S10e

Samsung Galaxy S10e Review

Design

The Samsung Galaxy S10e, launched on March 8, 2019, measures 142.2 mm in height, 69.9 mm in width, and 7.9 mm in depth, weighing 150 grams. Its compact form factor makes it relatively comfortable to hold and use single-handedly. The device utilizes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication. It does not feature a foldable design. Available color options include Prism White, Prism Black, Prism Green, Prism Blue, Canary Yellow, and Flamingo Pink, offering a range of aesthetic choices.

Display

The S10e boasts a 5.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of 438 ppi. The screen has a 19:9 aspect ratio. This HDR10+ certified panel also features a 1200-nit peak brightness and a 2000000:1 contrast ratio. Additional features include a hole-punch notch, Always-On Display, DCI-P3 color gamut support, scratch resistance, capacitive multi-touch capabilities, and VR headset support. It is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Notably, the display does not feature a variable refresh rate (LTPO technology) and doesn’t have dolby vision.

Performance

The device is powered by the Exynos 9820 (8 nm) chipset for EMEA/LATAM regions. This CPU is an octa-core configuration with two 2.73 GHz Mongoose M4 cores, two 2.31 GHz Cortex-A75 cores, and four 1.95 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. Graphics are handled by the Mali-G76 MP12 GPU. The S10e features LPDDR4X RAM, and users can choose between 6GB and 8GB variants. Storage options include 128GB and 256GB, using UFS 2.1 storage technology. It does not have an SD card slot for storage expansion. AnTuTu v8 benchmark score is approximately 389,919 points.

Camera

The rear camera setup includes a 12MP standard lens with a Samsung SAK2L4 ISOCELL sensor (f/1.5 aperture, 1.40 µm pixels, 1/2.6" sensor size) and a 16MP wide-angle lens with a Samsung S5K3P9 ISOCELL sensor (f/2.2 aperture, 1.00 µm pixels, 1/3.1" sensor size, 1-4 pixel binning). The front-facing camera features a 10MP Samsung S5K3J1 ISOCELL sensor (f/1.9 aperture, 1.22 µm pixels, 1/2.65" sensor size) capable of 4K video recording. The rear cameras also offer 4K video recording at 60fps with HDR, OIS, EIS, and stereo sound, and slow-motion video at 720p@960fps. Notable camera features include Dual Pixel OIS, dual aperture, and various shooting modes.

Battery Life

The Samsung Galaxy S10e has a 3100mAh Li-Polymer battery. It supports 15W fast charging. It also offers wireless charging and Wireless PowerShare (reverse charging). The battery is non-removable.

Software

The phone was launched with Android 9.0 and is upgradable to Android 12.

Connectivity

The device has USB Type-C 3.1 port with OTG and host functionalities. It supports various Wi-Fi standards including 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6) with dual-band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, and Wi-Fi MiMO features. Bluetooth 5.0 LE with features such as A2DP, AVRCP, and more is also available. GPS features include GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, and Galileo. It uses dual Nano SIM slots. NFC support is included. The device supports a variety of 4G LTE bands, 3G, and 2G bands.

Pricing

The S10e falls into the medium price range category. The device comes in different RAM/ROM variants with varying price points, like 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB. Pricing varies depending on region and retailer. Prices are listed in the specifications for some markets.

Overall Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy S10e is a compact phone with a high-quality display and capable performance, particularly for its launch year. The camera system is versatile, and it offers the convenience of fast charging and wireless power sharing. The availability of various colors provides options for user preferences. While the battery capacity may be on the smaller side compared to some modern devices, it still offers sufficient power for typical usage. The lack of expandable storage and a higher refresh rate display are areas where modern phones might offer more. It serves as a good option for those seeking a capable, smaller smartphone.