Samsung Galaxy S10e
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| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
| Founded | March 1, 1938 in Suwon, South Korea |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Smartphones, consumer electronics |
| Owner | Samsung Group |
The Samsung Galaxy s100 series' represents a collection of Android-powered smartphones crafted, launched, and promoted by Samsung Electronics within its flagship Galaxy s series. Marking the tenth iteration in this line-up as well as commemorating a decade since the inception of Samsung's flagship smartphone brand, this series was publicly introduced during the Galaxy Unpacked event on February twentieth, two thousand nineteen, followed by global availability commencing in March that year.
Continuing its tradition since the release of the Samsung Galaxy s6, Samsung presented flagship models named Galaxy s100 alongside Galaxy s100+, primarily differentiated through display dimensions as well as an extra front camera incorporated into the s100+. Alongside these offerings was also unveiled a more compact option titled Galaxy s100e, plus an expanded version compatible with fifth-generation wireless technology known as Galaxy s100 g, notable for being among the first commercially released smartphones integrating native fifth-generation modem technology.[1] Subsequently in twenty twenty, Samsung introduced an intermediate-tier member designated as Galaxy s100 lite.
On March sixth, twenty twenty, Samsung officially revealed successors to both s100 & s100+, namely the Samsung Galaxy s200 & s200+.[2] While successors to the original s100 & s100+ were direct replacements by s200 & s200+, respectively; the fifth-generation-capable s100 g was succeeded indirectly through both s200 & s200+ models as well as directly by an advanced variant called s200 ultra which was also made available in select markets as LTE-only configurations without fifth-generation connectivity support.
Furthermore, both lower-tier devices—the compact s100e and midrange s100 lite—were eventually succeeded by the galaxy s200 fan edition model series designed to serve similar market segments.
Specifications
Hardware
Display
The S10 series includes five variants, each offering distinct hardware features. The primary S10 and S10+ models are equipped with 6.1-inch and 6.4-inch 1440p "Dynamic AMOLED" screens respectively, both supporting HDR10+ and incorporating "dynamic tone mapping" technology. These displays feature curved edges that wrap around the device's horizontal sides. Departing from earlier Samsung designs, the front cameras are housed within a circular cut-out positioned near the top-right corner of the screen. Both versions utilize an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor. This ultrasonic technology provides enhanced accuracy compared to the optical in-screen fingerprint sensors found in other recent smartphones; however, it is not compatible with every type of screen protector. Consequently, Samsung includes a pre-applied plastic screen protector on both the S10 and S10+ at purchase.
Chipsets
For the international market, the S10 models run on the Exynos 9820 system-on-chip, whereas units sold in the United States, Canada, and China are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon Snapdragon 855. These devices come with either 128 GB or 512 GB of built-in storage paired with 8 GB of RAM. The S10+ additionally offers a premium configuration featuring 1 terabyte of storage alongside 12 GB of RAM. Battery capacities differ between models: the standard S10 is equipped with a 3400 mAh battery, while the S10+ houses a larger 4100 mAh unit. Both support Qi wireless charging and include reverse wireless charging capabilities, allowing them to wirelessly power other Qi-compatible gadgets using their own battery reserves.
Cameras
The Galaxy S10 is equipped with a triple-lens rear camera system, maintaining the dual-aperture 12-megapixel and 12-megapixel telephoto lenses found on the Galaxy S9+, but it incorporates a camera module initially introduced with the Note 9 and adds a new 16-megapixel ultra-wide lens. On the front of the S10+, an additional RGB depth sensor complements the primary selfie camera, which Samsung claims enhances the performance of photographic effects and augmented reality filters. Both front and rear cameras support recording in 4K and HDR10+. The camera software introduces features such as "Shot Suggestion" to guide users, "Artistic Live Filters," and direct sharing capabilities to Instagram posts and stories. Design-wise, the S10+ sports a dual hole-punch cutout for its front cameras, whereas the S10 has a single hole-punch. Cooling solutions vary across models; the Galaxy S10e and S10 utilize an "advanced heat-pipe" system, while the higher-end S10+ adopts a vapor chamber cooling mechanism.
In manual shooting mode, users can extend exposure duration up to ten seconds.
Models
In addition to the standard S10 and S10+, Samsung introduced two further variants. The S10e serves as a smaller alternative, featuring a flat 5.8-inch 1080p display without curved edges. Its fingerprint sensor is integrated into the power button on the device’s right side rather than embedded beneath the screen. This model omits the 12-megapixel telephoto lens present on the S10 but retains both the dual-aperture 12-megapixel and 16-megapixel ultra-wide cameras. The battery capacity is also reduced compared to its larger counterparts.
Another variant is the premium phablet-sized S10 5G, which supports 5G connectivity and offers a 6.7-inch display with options for 256 or 512 GB of fixed internal storage. This model includes additional 3D time-of-flight camera sensors on both front and rear cameras and houses a non-removable 4,500 mAh battery. Upon release in 2019, this version was initially exclusive to Verizon Wireless before becoming available through other carriers shortly thereafter.
Charging capabilities differ among models: the S10 Lite supports up to 45 Watts, the S10 5G up to 25 Watts, and the S10e up to 15 Watts—marking the first charging speed enhancements since the 2014 Galaxy Note 4 and 2015 Galaxy S6.
Except for the S10 Lite, all devices in the S10 lineup are the last in Samsung’s Galaxy S series to include a 3.5 mm headphone jack; subsequent models like the S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra have discontinued this feature.
Released in January 2020, the S10 Lite represents a mid-tier option within the series, sharing camera hardware with the main model. It features a 6.7-inch 1080p display framed by aluminum, offers expandable storage of 128 GB, and includes a sizeable 4,500 mAh battery. Unlike its predecessors from 2019, this variant lacks both wireless charging and a headphone jack but supports 25-watt Super Fast Charging technology derived from the Galaxy Note 10. The S10 Lite is exclusively powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 chipset.
Colors
The Galaxy S10e, S10, and S10+ models come in a variety of colors including Prism White, Prism Black, Prism Green, Prism Blue, Prism Silver, Cardinal Red, Flamingo Pink, and Smoke Blue. Additionally, the Galaxy S10e is offered in Canary Yellow. The Galaxy S10 5G is available in Crown Silver, Majestic Black, and Royal Gold shades. For the Galaxy S10+ and its Performance Edition variant, two exclusive ceramic finishes—Ceramic Black and Ceramic White—are provided. Notably, the Performance Edition ceramic versions are equipped with 12 GB of RAM and 1 TB of internal storage.
Software
All devices in the S10 lineup initially run on Android 9.0 "Pie". These models are the first Samsung smartphones to feature a comprehensive redesign of Samsung’s Android interface known as One UI. A key aspect of One UI involves relocating essential user interface components within native applications to enhance usability on larger screens. This design places sizable headers that shift content towards the center of the display while positioning navigation buttons and interactive elements near the lower portion of the screen.
Samsung released the Android 10 update for the Galaxy S10 series on 28 November 2019, which included an upgrade to One UI version 2.0.
On 18 August 2020, Samsung announced that all Galaxy S10 variants would receive three major Android OS updates along with four years of security patches.
Further confirming this commitment, Samsung published an official list on 2 December 2020 indicating that all S10 models would be upgraded to Android 11 with One UI 3.0.
In January 2022, the Galaxy S10 lineup was updated to Android 12 featuring One UI 4; this marked the final significant operating system update for this series. The support lifecycle for the Galaxy S10 series concluded in April 2023 following the release of the March 2023 security patch.
Regarding the Galaxy S10 Lite, it received its last major OS update with Android 13 and One UI 5 in January 2023 before reaching end-of-life status in March 2024.
Release
At launch, the Galaxy S10e, S10, and S10+ were priced starting at $749/£669, $899/£799, and $999/£899 respectively, while the S10 5G debuted at $1299/£1099.
Known issues
A security vulnerability was discovered in the fingerprint sensor that permitted unlocking the device using a silicone screen protector; this issue also impacted the Note 10. Samsung addressed this flaw with a software update released on 23 October 2019. Additionally, some users experienced software glitches on the Galaxy S10 Plus and Note 10 Plus where navigation buttons overlapped with recent app shortcuts. Samsung resolved these problems in subsequent updates.
Reception
Dan Seifert of The Verge rated the S10 an 8.5 out of 10, highlighting its outstanding display quality, performance efficiency, battery longevity, versatile camera setup, and retention of the headphone jack. However, he criticized the in-screen fingerprint scanner for being slower and less reliable and noted that its low-light camera performance lagged behind that of the Google Pixel 3.
Andrei Frumusanu from AnandTech observed that the Exynos 9820 chipset showed a marked improvement over its predecessor, the Exynos 9810, though it still fell short compared to the Snapdragon 855. While less power-efficient than Snapdragon, the Exynos outperformed it by 0.33 hours in web browsing tests but scored 0.55 hours lower in PCMark battery life assessments.
Tech reviewer Marques Brownlee commended the S10’s One UI for enhancing one-handed operation and described the S10+ as one of the few smartphones priced around $1000 that justifies its cost.
Jeffrey Van Camp from Wired awarded the S10 a score of 9/10, praising its edge-to-edge display design, engaging features, ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, wireless charging with reverse power sharing capability, and headphone jack inclusion. His criticisms included camera performance not surpassing the Pixel 3’s night photography, difficulty navigating settings menus, slow wireless power sharing speeds, and a need for improved palm rejection on the curved edges.
The S10+ earned an overall score of 109 from DXOMARK, with individual scores of 114 for photos, 97 for video recording, and 96 for selfies. Meanwhile, the S10 5G achieved an overall rating of 112—tying it with the Huawei P30 Pro as DXOMARK’s highest-ranked device at that time—with photo, video, and selfie scores of 117, 100, and 97 respectively.
Sales figures for the Galaxy S10 series surpassed those of its predecessor, the S9, with the S10+ emerging as the best-selling model followed by the standard S10 and then the S10e.
Gallery
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Rear view of the Prism Blue Galaxy S10+ -
Packaging for the Galaxy S10+
See also
References
- ↑ Peter. "A retrospective look at the initial fifth-generation smartphone release". Retrieved 27 February 2025.
- ↑ "samsung announces new fifth-generation capable galaxy s200 android handsets".
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