Samsung Galaxy S10e

Samsung Galaxy S10e

Samsung Galaxy S10e

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BEST RATING
Performance:
4.0
CAMERA: Poor5.3/10
SIZE: Smallest Android
BATTERY: Fair6.7/10

The Samsung Galaxy S10e is a budget-friendly option with a compact design, offering a durable glass back and a 5.8-inch OLED screen without curved edges, a feature some users prefer for its simplicity. It has solid performance with a Snapdragon 855 processor and 6GB of RAM, sufficient for everyday tasks. The 128GB storage is ample for most users and can be expanded via SD card. The device operates on Android and is equipped with convenient features like a headphone jack and wireless charging, although at 15W, it isn't the fastest. Its dual-camera setup, with 12MP main and 16MP ultrawide lenses, offers basic capabilities; however, both photo and video quality are considered poor compared to newer models. Battery life is average, lasting around 7 hours, and it includes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security. If your priority is cost and a no-frills phone that covers basic needs, the Samsung Galaxy S10e could be suitable, but for advanced photography or longer battery life, you might look elsewhere. Give Feedback

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Evaluation

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Pros
  • Affordable
  • Compact size
  • High-quality OLED display
  • Headphone jack included
  • Side fingerprint sensor
Cons
  • Mediocre battery life
  • Lower camera performance
  • No 90/120Hz display refresh
  • No high water resistance

Ratings by Category

Performance:
4.0
The Performance rating is based on GeekBench performance benchmark scores, combined with PerfectRec’s assessment of real-life typical use cases.
Battery Life:
3.8
The Battery Life rating is based on overall actual measured battery life during typical usage.

Full Specs

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GENERAL

Price
$145
Brand
Samsung
Operating System
Android
Release Date
March 8, 2019

SCREEN

Screen Size
5.8"
Resolution
2280 x 1080
Variable refresh rate
No
Pixels Per Inch
438
Display Type
OLED

INTERNAL

Processor
SD855
Internal Storage
128 GB
RAM
6 GB

CAMERA

Overall Camera Quality Score
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5.4/10
Photos Score
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5.3/10
Videos Score
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5.5/10
Rear Cameras
Main, Ultrawide
Main Camera
12 megapixels + OIS

BATTERY

Battery Life
6.9 Hours
Battery Capacity
3100 mAh
Wireless Charging
Yes
Wireless charging Speed
15 W
Reverse wireless charging
Yes (4.5 watts)

PHYSICAL

Size
5.6" x 2.75"
Weight
5.29 oz
Back Material
Glass
Stereo Speakers
No

CONNECTIVITY

Dual SIM
No
Bluetooth Version
5.0
A2DP
Yes
WiFi Version
6
NFC
Yes

OTHER FEATURES

Biometric unlock
Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Side
Unlockable Bootloader
No
Color
Prism Black, Prism White, Prism Blue, Prism Green, Flamingo Pink, Cardinal Red, Cannary Yellow
Stock Android
No
SD Card
Yes

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The Verge

Natt Garun | March 2019
"You’re getting nearly the full S10 experience without spending as much money and in a size that’s a lot more appealing across demographics. If you’re looking for a good, small Android, this is a phone that I think most people will enjoy without sacrificing much in quality."

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