Samsung Galaxy S10e
Price:
Discontinued
(originally launched at $749)
128GB variant · Original US launch price · Launched March 2019
Samsung Galaxy S10e is the compact flagship of the S10 series, featuring a 5.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display, Exynos 9820/Snapdragon 855 chipset, dual 12MP + 16MP rear camera, 10MP front camera, side-mounted fingerprint scanner, IP68 water resistance, 3,100mAh battery with wireless charging, and the classic 3.5mm headphone jack. It was Samsung's answer to the iPhone XR, offering flagship specs in a smaller, more affordable package.
LAUNCH
| Announced | February 20, 2019 |
| Released | March 8, 2019 |
| Status | Discontinued |
DISPLAY
| Screen Size | 5.8 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2280 pixels (Full HD+) |
| Pixel Density | ~438 ppi |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz |
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+, Always-on Display |
| Brightness | ~800 nits (typical HBM) |
| Features | Infinity-O display (hole-punch camera), Flat screen (no curved edges) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (front and back) |
PERFORMANCE
| Chipset | Exynos 9820 (8nm) — EMEA/LATAM / Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (7nm) — USA/China |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M4 & 2x2.31 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) — Exynos / Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) — Snapdragon |
| GPU | Mali-G76 MP12 — Exynos / Adreno 640 — Snapdragon |
| RAM | 6 GB / 8 GB (LPDDR4X) |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB (UFS 2.1) |
| Expandable Storage | Yes — microSD up to 512GB (uses SIM 2 slot on dual-SIM models) |
| Operating System | Launched with Android 9.0 (Pie) with One UI; upgradable to Android 12 (One UI 4.1) |
| Security | Side-mounted fingerprint scanner (built into power button) |
GAMING PERFORMANCE — COMMUNITY/THIRD-PARTY REPORTS
| PUBG Mobile / BGMI | 60 FPS on Smooth graphics settings; HDR graphics run at 30-40 FPS |
| Call of Duty: Mobile | 60 FPS on Very High graphics + Max FPS |
| Genshin Impact | Low to Medium settings at 30-40 FPS; Older chipset struggles with higher settings |
| Overall Gaming Performance | The Exynos 9820/Snapdragon 855 delivers solid 60 FPS performance for competitive games. However, as a 2019 flagship, it struggles with modern heavy titles like Genshin Impact on high settings. |
BENCHMARK — ANTUTU & GEEKBENCH RESULTS
| AnTuTu v7 (Snapdragon 855) | ~370,000 – 380,000 |
| AnTuTu v7 (Exynos 9820) | ~350,000 – 360,000 |
| Geekbench 4 Single-Core | ~3,500 (Snapdragon) / ~3,200 (Exynos) |
| Geekbench 4 Multi-Core | ~11,000 (Snapdragon) / ~9,500 (Exynos) |
REAR CAMERA
| Main Camera | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4 (dual aperture), 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Ultra Wide | 16 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, Super Steady video |
| Telephoto | Not available (S10 and S10+ have it) |
| Photo Digital Zoom | Up to 8x digital zoom |
| Stabilization | OIS on main camera; Super Steady video (ultrawide with digital stabilization) |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Scene Optimizer, Live Focus, Super Slow-mo (960fps) |
FRONT CAMERA
| Camera | 10 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Features | HDR, Live Focus, AR Emoji |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30fps |
VIDEO RECORDING
| Rear Video | 4K UHD @ 60fps (no EIS), 4K @ 30fps, 1080p @ 30/60/240fps, 720p @ 960fps (Super Slow-mo), HDR10+, stereo sound recording, gyro-EIS & OIS |
| Video Digital Zoom | Up to 8x digital zoom |
| Slow Motion | 1080p @ 240fps, 720p @ 960fps |
| Front Video | 4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30fps |
| Audio | Stereo audio recording |
BATTERY
| Battery Type | Li-Ion, built-in (non-removable) |
| Battery Capacity | 3,100 mAh |
| Talk Time | Up to 19 hours (3G) |
| Video Playback | Up to 18 hours |
| Audio Playback | Up to 76 hours |
CHARGING
| Connector | USB Type-C |
| Wired Charging | Fast charging (15W) |
| Wireless Charging | Yes (Qi wireless charging) |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes — Wireless PowerShare |
CONNECTIVITY
| 4G LTE | Yes — Gigabit-class LTE (Cat20 2000/150 Mbps) |
| 5G | Not supported |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 with LE |
| NFC | Yes (Samsung Pay support) |
| ANT+ | Yes |
USB & DISPLAY OUTPUT
| Connector | USB Type-C |
| USB Speed | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) |
| Display Output | Samsung DeX support (PC-like experience on external display) |
SIM & NETWORK
| SIM | Nano-SIM (Single SIM) or Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM / microSD (Hybrid dual SIM) |
| eSIM | Not supported |
NAVIGATION & LOCATION
| GPS | Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS |
| Compass | Yes, digital compass |
SENSORS
| Fingerprint | Yes — Side-mounted (power button) |
| Motion | Three-axis Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Barometer, Hall sensor |
| Other Sensors | RGB Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor |
AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA
| Speakers | AKG-tuned Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes |
| Audio Formats | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE |
BUILD & PROTECTION
| Frame | Aerospace-grade aluminum frame |
| Front Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Back Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Water Resistance | IP68 (maximum depth of 1.5 meters up to 30 minutes) |
| Dimensions | 142.2 x 69.9 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 150 grams |
COLORS
| Available Colors | Prism Black, Prism White, Prism Blue, Prism Green, Canary Yellow, Flamingo Pink |
STORAGE & PRICE
| Card Slot | Yes — microSD up to 512GB (uses SIM 2 slot on dual-SIM models) |
| 128GB / 6GB RAM | Discontinued |
| 256GB / 8GB RAM | Discontinued |
MISC
| Model Numbers | SM-G970F (Global), SM-G970U (USA), SM-G970N (Korea) |
Overall: The Samsung Galaxy S10e was a bold move by Samsung — a compact flagship that offered the core S10 experience at a lower price point. It featured the same powerful chipset, excellent Dynamic AMOLED display, and capable dual camera system as its larger siblings, but in a more pocket-friendly 5.8-inch form factor with a flat screen and side-mounted fingerprint scanner. Key compromises included the smaller 3,100 mAh battery, lack of telephoto camera, and lower screen resolution compared to the S10. It was discontinued after the S20 series launch and has since become a collectible for compact flagship enthusiasts.
SAMSUNG GALAXY S10E IN 2026: IS IT STILL WORTH BUYING?
| Performance | Exynos 9820/Snapdragon 855 handles basic tasks and light gaming well. Android 12 (One UI 4.1) is the final version supported; no further major OS updates. |
| Display | 5.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED (1080x2280, 438ppi) with HDR10+. Still excellent for media consumption, though limited to 60Hz. |
| Camera | Dual 12MP + 16MP camera with OIS and ultra-wide lens. Good for daylight photos but lacks modern computational photography features like Night Mode. |
| Battery | 3,100 mAh battery offers limited endurance by modern standards. Fast charging (15W) and wireless charging are supported. |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.1), Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC. No 5G support. |
| Security Updates | No longer receives security updates. Not recommended for daily use. |
| Use Case | Collector's item, compact flagship enthusiast, secondary device, or dedicated media player. Not recommended as a primary daily driver. |
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Core specifications are based primarily on Samsung's official technical specifications; benchmark figures and other third-party measurements (battery mAh, AnTuTu scores, Geekbench scores, etc.) are compiled separately from tested units. This is a historical/legacy device; current retail availability may vary.
Core specifications are based primarily on Samsung's official technical specifications; benchmark figures and other third-party measurements (battery mAh, AnTuTu scores, Geekbench scores, etc.) are compiled separately from tested units. This is a historical/legacy device; current retail availability may vary.