Samsung Galaxy S10e, An Excellent Compact Smartphone

Less exposed than its bigger brothers S10 and S10 +, or even the latest Samsung galaxy s21. The Samsung Galaxy S10e is nonetheless a particularly well-endowed and powerful high-end smartphone. And best of all, it offers a compact size that will delight many users.

A Surprise When Unpacking

When we take the Samsung Galaxy S10e out of the box, we realize how much we have become accustomed to the XXL size of today's high-end smartphones. Compared to the latest tested products, the Samsung Galaxy S10e seems particularly compact. With its dimensions of 14.22 x 6.99 cm and a thickness of 7.9 mm, it is suitable for all fans of small-format smartphones. If you are not a fan of the curved screens that Samsung likes at the top of the range, you will also appreciate the more classic yet very elegant design, with its rounded corners, its glossy finish (very sensitive to fingerprints on the other side) and its screen without borders.

Minor gripe, the position of the power button at the top of the right edge, while the volume is on the left, just above a button to activate the home voice assistant, Bixby. Not necessarily very successful as positioning, we tend to want to turn on the smartphone at first by pressing the Bixby button, but we're getting used to it. The fingerprint sensor is located in the power lid and the back part contains a triple sensor, at the top and in the middle.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Camera

Difficult for the Samsung Galaxy S10e to pass after the test of the Huawei P30 Pro, which stands out as the best camera phone of the moment. First of all, the ergonomics of the photographic application, which seems less obvious to me, but still very complete. Where the P30 Pro is immediately taken in hand, the Galaxy S10e does need some adjustment time. But the result is very well done. The Tigaz cat who is kind enough to come back for a little photo session, this is what we get in broad daylight, in portrait mode, without special settings, and with the disadvantage of backlighting:

Galaxy S10e Portrait Camera

The Galaxy S10e also performs well in portrait and zoom mode, although it can't compete with the P30 Pro's excellent zoom on that last point.

Very Good Multimedia

We will not be surprised that the Super AMOLED display is excellent, it is a traditional strength of Samsung's high-end smartphones. As can be seen in the following demo video screenshot, the color reproduction is particularly vivid. The sound is at the same level, and especially the jack connection, tested with headphones as different as an Audio-Technica MSR7 nomad, a more sedentary AKG K-701, or an iBasso IT01 in-ear, with a beautiful result every time. Note that the Galaxy S10e comes with some nice AKG wired headphones.

Processor - Video Games

Powerful 8-core processor + 6GB RAM + high-end graphics chip, we could only expect the best from the S10 in terms of video games. And this is confirmed with use. Tested on Asphalt 9 or Modern Combat 5, it shows no weaknesses, and the heating, while not negligible, remains under control. Lovers of FPS or racing games, treat yourself!

One UI, Big Progress

Fluid, this is the slogan of the Samsung Galaxy S10e's One UI interface, based on Android Pie. Compared to the previous generation of Samsung overlays, we have gained more ergonomics and simplicity. Applications are at your fingertips and multitasking is well optimized. A small handy feature, the ability to quickly access the most used applications or use two at the same time through the "Application Pair" function. Regarding autonomy, it's on a good average and the Galaxy S10e lasts the day without any problems. Consider a very efficient fast charge.

Conclusion

To inventory this grip, the Samsung Galaxy S10e offers a very pleasant experience, with a compact size that is highly sought after and rare in the high-end range. We like its considerable power, its good performance in photos as well as multimedia or video games, its excellent fluidity and precise visualization, without forgetting its design. One of the rare weaknesses is the tendency to fingerprint, the somewhat troubling positioning of the keys, and a slightly higher price in the face of increasingly aggressive Chinese competition. You can visit evcase to get some latest Samsung cases to protect your phone.