Samsung Galaxy S10e review

19 March 2019
The Samsung Galaxy S10e is like a breath of fresh air in a world of behemoth smartphones with enormous displays. To be honest, we didn’t expect Samsung or any other manufacturer for that matter to release a compact flagship. Especially since even Sony dropped their compact lineup. But here it is - a small flagship phone for a little less than you’d expect from a normal flagship these days.

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I bought one and i only had one question. The camera on mine is slow to focus while taking pictures, compared with an S8, is it normal that my S10e is slower to focus than the S8?

    I have Htc u11 i want to change to eithe s10e or Samsung note 9 please any advice
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      • smart4ss
      • pFU
      • 16 Jun 2019

      I currently own the Xperia XA2. Before this I had a Z3C. I'm finding the XA2 a bit dull and featureless, so I'm thinking to buy the 10e. XA2 is a great phone, but I'm looking for something thart has that "oof" factor that santds out. The 10e is a perfect form factor for me, I've tried it in a store couple of times and it is really great to use. Beacuse Sony has decided not the make compact flagships anymore and went all in with the tall 21:9 ratio I have no choice but to go to Samsung. I'm noticing that many Sony costumers who owned the compact series went to buy the S10e, which is great, but I'm still having doubts. Especially about software and Samsung bloatware that can't be disabled. I will wait till fall, if Sony doesn't something amazing with Xperia 2, 4 and 20, I'm buying the S10e or maby even the S11e.

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        • user7791
        • 7yr
        • 07 Jun 2019

        None of the applications work offline. Bixby button is placed in a bad spot. Fingerprint scanner is the power button. Most of the Samsung made applications try to mirror your other applications in an attempt to force the use of Samsung exclusive applications. Google Calendar, etc. Google voice interface is replaced by Bixby the illiterate knock off. Text swipe is hit or miss. The phone forces all samsung applications to update without permission. Google never did that and continues to give us a choice. Did I mention none of the applications work offline? Luckily, I'm remain within the return window. I'm sending it back for the Pixel 3aXL. This phone is junk.

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          • Lily
          • g3J
          • 18 May 2019

          Hi! Is this phone (Exynos) able to access FM radio either through a built in or third-party app?

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            • DQ
            • PH5
            • 09 May 2019

            Ark1985, 26 Mar 2019Current happy owner of Exynos S10e (128/6GB) Prism White ... moreGreat review, I currently have an "ancient" Xperia XZ and I absolutely hate what Sony did with their line-up... After being with Xperia since my last Samsung (Galaxy S3) I had the indestructible Xperia Acro S, and then the fragiles Z1C and Z3C... right now I am seriously considering this phone due to a number of design choices that I like....

            - I still like Flat displays just like you said, I never wanted a Samsung flagship since they moved to the dumb curved edge (unnecessary reflections with little gain).
            - I love Sony's side mounted fingerprint scanners, and while it is placed very high on this phone I would adapt better than having it on the back or front.
            - Finally, the size is perfect, IMO, cause I already loved compact phones in the Z1C and Z3C era, but after the XZ I got used to the "normal" big size, however I don't want to keep getting used to even bigger devices, so this seems perfect for me.

            1080p is adecuate, performance seems great, cameras seems good enough, and price is a lot better to swallow than the 900$ Asus ROG Phone that I wanted to get before this one... (specially since Asus has very little support worldwide).

            Looking forward to get this and see what has Samsung done in the recent years...

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              • RA-1
              • IWS
              • 24 Apr 2019

              Super super super

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                • Anonymous
                • kud
                • 06 Apr 2019

                Jul, 04 Apr 2019Can I ask you what is your specific way of useing yours10e ... more I play a lot of online video games like FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS , AND MADDEN OVERDRIVE ON MY S10e. I only get 5 hours of battery life out of it, whether I play games for 5 hours, or leave it in my pocket the entire time.

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                  • SHp
                  • 04 Apr 2019

                  Anonymous, 21 Mar 2019Don't spread wrong info boy. I have s10e and it is a beast ... moreCan I ask you what is your specific way of useing yours10e so you can achieve such great SOT results? Thanks in advance.

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                    • MrDDayz
                    • ftc
                    • 01 Apr 2019

                    Ark1985, 26 Mar 2019Current happy owner of Exynos S10e (128/6GB) Prism White ... moreThank you so much for your detailed review. I really appreciate it. I am glad there is someone who really understands what to look for when it comes to tech specs and user experience.

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                      • TriX
                      • vaS
                      • 31 Mar 2019

                      Jazzme, 21 Mar 2019I prefer the S10e over the other siblings. Because of its v... moreLook rich with a phone ?....
                      Wanna look rich buy a mercedes, not a phone.

                        Still love the S7 flat till now

                          Current happy owner of Exynos S10e (128/6GB) Prism White

                          Pros:
                          1) Flat screen, Dynamic Amoled is awesome! 1080p works great! Damn thin bezels! The cut out is one of the best compromises, better than those stupid notches. No curved display which is a big plus for me, i actually quited samsung after Note 3 because they introduced the infinity display.

                          2) The capacitive side fingerprint scanner is very ACCURATE and fast! Love it than some fancy Ultrasonic FP that doesn't 100% work. The overall feel in my hand is very great as it is a compact sized phone and it felt magical and comfortable compared to those big ass phones (yes iphone 7 plus and those huge devices)

                          3) Very smooth and blazing fast, do not believe those bullshit by some ppl here saying lags or stutters. Zero issues. Built in optimiser for clearing memory and cache! One UI may seem cartoony, but i have zero issues and enjoyed those extra features that Samsung offers!

                          4) Camera is stellar but night time shots could be better. Video quality is on par with Iphone XS max. I say this because the video quality is really great and detailed. Wide Angle is nice to have as well ^_^

                          5) Audio quality is simply dope. Loud clear and rich. But it is another different level when you activate that DOLBY ATMOS. You want to enjoy music? This is the phone to get besides the LG V series. IT has a 3.5MM JACK if you are into wired audio.

                          6) Battery life, i can completely got a FULL DAY use with 10-15% left. Yes it is 3100 mah, but it really works wonders, especially you switched on Bluetooth, GPS, LTE, WIFI and Dolby Atmos. SOT 5-6 hours with moderate usage without gaming. Standby drain is kinda weird, not stellar, but not as serious as described by some of the ppl here. In fact, the battery drain less when you switched on all as i said above! But I do not use Always on Display and i set battery mode to adaptive mode. Just do not compare this with those phones with 4000-5000mah batteries. It has been great for me.

                          7) Heat and performance, this Exynos is totally fine, just that it is a glass phone, make sure do not use those cases with poor cooling space. I ripped off the original plastic screen protector (which actually makes your phone heats up!) and slapped on a Ringke Fusion case, no heating issues at all.

                          8) Charging is QC2.0 slower but for 3100 capacity, it is quite fast, 15W i can charge from 10% to 100% full in just an hour. No heating up at all during the charging phase! Do not believe those misleading comments here.

                          Overall i am really satisfied with my S10e Prism White. That form factor and convenience with one hand, perfectly wins Iphone XR and SE on every aspect hands down! (Not to mention i got it during promotion, which is cheaper and has free Galaxy Buds!)

                          One tip, disable background activity for those stupid heavy apps such as Facebook. You will noticed the world is a better place haha.

                          Buy this if you appreciate compact phones. Otherwise, get S10 or S10+.

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                            • Fayth
                            • tEZ
                            • 25 Mar 2019

                            the first ever person who created punch hole mask wallpaper, deserves a Nobel Prize

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                              • Anonymous
                              • jIa
                              • 25 Mar 2019

                              The Pocophone doesn't function in the same countries so its not a competitor.

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                                • Anonymous
                                • tZ0
                                • 25 Mar 2019

                                punch hole suck

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                                  • aaa
                                  • q}e
                                  • 24 Mar 2019

                                  i like this phone.

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • kDi
                                    • 23 Mar 2019

                                    i got this phone on launch day so ive had it for 3 weeks now i have 0 complaints battery life may not be the best for some but for me a guy cominf from the original razer phone which imo at least had HOOOORRIBLE battery life this is a decent upgrade if your sick and tired of flagship phones being huge and bulky this may be a good choice for you

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                                      • marekking
                                      • phj
                                      • 23 Mar 2019

                                      dutchie, 21 Mar 2019I've been using xperias for past 5 years. upgraded to S10... moreAnd battery life?

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • vjw
                                        • 23 Mar 2019

                                        Anonymous, 22 Mar 2019It's awful, just as expected. Yeah the screen might be good... moreLiar. Did you use S10e? It has a better endurance rating of 83 hr compared to your Xperia's 78 hr.

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