Samsung Galaxy S10e
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THE ONE AND ONLY!! – The Samsung s10e is a user friendly phone. With features such as the high quality camera with its many features to make the very best photos. Apps are easy to find and run efficiently and smoothly. I use the phone for business and all the social media apps and find the phone to show clear content without any issues. Ive now owned the Samsung… Read more
s10e for 2 years and not exchanged for another as ive found it to be the best to date. In 2 years ive never had a technical issue. I highly recommend the Samsung s10e.
solve a problem – my 2yr old galaxy s10e is completely locked, even holding the off button & it showing off - restart - emergency nothing . i can get message & calls (but cant open) is it soft ware problem & can it be fixed by a pro! thanks Show details
can't wait to get a different one – the glass screen front and back crack so easily, mine is shattered with a case, battery life is poor, it lags if a few screens are open, I would not recommend this phone, can't wait to get a different one Show details
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What you expect from a flagship with a few minor downsides – Had this phone for a few months now so feel I can give a decent review on it. Camera is what you expect from a flagship Doesn't quite compare to pixel line up or iPhone 11 Pro but it's good enough for most things. Night mode also pretty decent which I didn't expect. Phone is 128gb which is more than enough room for most people. Battery life is… Read more · 1
the downside I think is most noticable. It isn't terrible by any means but if you are someone with medium-heavy usage like me you might have to plug in once or maybe twice a day. But for your average work day I would more than think it will be enough. It isn't that much cheaper than the regular s10 but for me the small size was biggest determining factor and I feel I definitely get the same quality phone as I would with the s10, bar the lack of telephoto and in-screen fingerprint reader. Although I actually really like the side fingerprint reader. Decent flagship. There is better out there for similiar prices for sure but if you really like the look of this phone then you can be content it will be good enough for you.
Solid performing phone overall – Have had this model for over a year now and it has performed quite well the entire time. Samsung has kept up to date with the latest Android and security patches, camera quality is quite good and battery life is awesome. I went with the S10e over the S10 due to its slightly smaller size (I don't need a tablet in my pocket) and the fact it still… Read more · 1
has a good old fashioned 3.5mm headphone jack. The stereo speakers work surprisingly well for a phone, although I don't listen without headphones or Bluetooth often.
The only reason this phone doesn't score 5 stars from me is the abomination that is the Bixby button. Seriously, it's an Android phone, most people are using Google assistant Samsung and have no interest in using Bixby! Now if Samsung actually let you configure this button to either be completely disabled, or perform other actual useful actions, it would be okay, however this button is just an annoyance. And I find it really annoying having to install and configure a third party app to override this ridiculous button. Speaking of buttons, the home/power button is in a slightly awkward position, directly opposite the volume buttons, which tends to result in me taking screenshots a lot when simply trying to lock the phone one handed.
S10e - Near perfect phone – Coming from the S6, which was the best phone I've owned, the s10e is as good with now better technology (of course). Not wanting to spend $1000+ or increase in size from the S6, this left me with very few options. I don't need a huge phone with amazing camera(s) or screen. I was also looking for a battery that easily lasted into day 2 with… Read more · 1
moderate use, something my S6 never managed even in the early days.
Looking at $400-500 Chinese budget brands with large batteries, they all had at least 1 major downfall and didn't quite fit my needs, so I bit the bullet and spent 300 extra on a known quality phone. My only concern was the battery.
The s10e ticks all my boxes:
- Size is perfect - S series functionality - Finger print reader - NFC - Wireless and fast charging - Fast processor - Bluetooth 5 - Bonus galaxy buds
Size:
Pretty much the same as the s6/7 series but the screen is obviously bigger. I couldn't bare to get a bigger phone due to usability issues and pockets. Imo this is the best size on the market. Can reach the top of the screen with my thumb.
Screen:
Brilliant picture and video. As to be expected from a Samsung flagship.
Processor:
A lot faster than my s6 when new. Everything is pretty much instantaneous at this early stage. I try and keep my phone de-cluttered. I don't really test out the capacity, but for a moderate user it's top notch.
Camera:
Although not a top priority, the camera has come a long way since the s6 days. Front facing one is also much much better. No complaints. Better in high and low light. This camera now replace stand alone cameras unless you're looking for professional quality. Would be happy enough on holiday using my phone now. There may be better cameras out there, but for a phone, you'd be getting very unnecessarily picky imo if you used the camera to affect your decision.
Speaker:
Loud and good enough quality for a phone. The included cord headphones are also pretty damn good for free. If you're not an audiophile or don't need wireless, these are perfect.
The headphone jack is a good feature imo. It's not quite obsolete as wireless headphones still aren't perfect. It doesn't hurt having it there and even though I will be using wireless, there have already been occasions where I've still needed it.
Bluetooth 5:
So much better than 4.2. This is important for me as I listen to a lot of music on various speakers. Range is extremely good. Can easily be at the other end of the house now without it chopping out. It also doesn't impact the battery as much especially on stand by.
I've tried the galaxy buds and they're very good. They are optimised for galaxies so when I finally receive them, this should be an excellent combo for sound quality and functionality for a pretty reasonable price.
Bixby:
Voice command still has a way to go imo. I tried it but it's not there yet to provide enough convenience to warrant using it.
I may use in the car but that's about it.
Not a great feature.
Finger print reader:
This seemed contentious in most reviews I read. Particularly the awkward location of it. To me that doesn't make sense. You can record different fingers and seeing as you pick up your phone in various ways, you don't have to always rely on your right thumb (which can be awkward). For example, I use my left middle finger, right index and right thumb. Depending on how you pick up the phone or in what position it is, any one of these fingers can get the job done easily. I could probably even record other fingers. I have zero problems with the location.
The accuracy and speed is immense! 10 times better than my s6. I got a cover with a notch taken out where the reader is and I have no problems.
The phone also has a feature that lets you choose certain WiFi connections or locations where it keeps the phone unlocked. This is a welcome feature.
Always on display:
I thought I wouldn't use this bit it's quite handy actually. It uses hardly any battery and you can set the brightness. Seeing the time without doing anything is really handy and you can see any notifications as well. It is customisable like all Samsung features. I like this feature.
Interface:
I set the phone up the same as my s6 as this is just what I was used to and what I am happy with. I didn't find edge screen particularly handy as I have my most important apps close by anyway. I also turned off the bixby page as I don't find it useful. There's also a button for it if I do need it. You can also modify the button to open a chosen app, which I like.
Everything is smooth and functional, but I am used to it already. The soft keys can be altered and are easy to use.
Charging:
Factory charger is not as fast as my s6. This is a bit annoying for a new phone. I get about 35% in 30 minutes. It's not bad but just not what I was used to or expecting. I'm hoping that this can change. I also bought a wireless pad charger that charges at 10w, but this is even slightly slower. I'm accepting it atm due to the fact that I also have one at work if I really need to top up. I'm less reliant on those quick charges than I used to be. Wireless chargers can also get better. The phone doesn't overheat with v the wireless charger and it easily works with a case on.
Battery:
This was the biggest point for me. I don't need a good camera or screen anymore. I just want to browse, watch a few videos, listen to some music and make a couple of calls. Fairly moderate use. I got sick of worrying that my phone wouldn't make it to the evening time. Most of my friends have a similar issue with newer phones (apple seems to fair better). I really wanted to have a phone that i would never have concerns that it won't last until I hop into bed at night.
So far, the s10e battery is passing. It's probably 20% better than my s6 in its early days. This is significant and allows me to never go to bed without at least 20% charge. On a quiet day I can also get away with not charging it over night and getting another quiet day out of it.
I've tested out different approaches to get the best out of the battery. This includes turning WiFi, Bluetooth, 'always on' and Gps on and off in various iterations. The good news is that leaving these functions on doesn't really affect the battery (s6 was horrible). I didn't notice any difference so I can now leave them on all the time, which is really helpful.
On the other hand, using the medium power option over the optimised option noticeably increases the battery life. I've used this on a few days where I've needed battery to go into the second day and it makes it easy. It does affect the functionality of some of your apps a little so it's not ideal to leave on all the time. It's a good function though.
Batteries should be better in this day and age. I can understand why some brands don't prioritise it (the durable goods problem) but other brands are pulling ahead here.
Other features:
Nfc works fine.
Facial recognition is not amazing and is not so secure so I don't use it. Finger prints or the pattern are good enough imo.
I can't really speak for other features like gaming capabilities etc.
Overall:
If you like Android and especially if you've liked older galaxies, this phone is near perfect imo. The size is key. It doesn't look like the demand is high for this size anymore, but they've definitely found themselves with very few competitors for this market. The only real competitor that I found was Google pixel 3a and even that was bigger. The s10e also looks the much superior phone.
I like to be able to personalise everything and Samsung makes it easy. The camera is good (for a phone), speed is fast, screen vibrant and headphone jack was smart. The battery should be better, but it's still pretty decent and definitely suffices. Finger print reader is excellent.
It's hard to fault this phone. I paid $850 for what looks like something nearly as good if not as good as the best phones on the market. Phones are very subjective, but I could not find a competitor that had fewer things that I didn't like than the s10e.
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Battery is not going to make the 36month contract – Overall the phone is good, everything works well and I was warned of the battery being an issue before I purchased the plan. I have 19months left so not even half way in and I need to charge 4 or 5 time a day even when my phone is sitting on my desk, the battery discharges by 40-50% in an hour. any suggestions for what to do? Show details
Great value – The phone is exactly as described and fits my needs well. I chose this phone for its flat screen, as opposed to the slightly curved S10. It fits screen protectors well and easily fits in my pocket. Show details · 1
Perfect style for me – Apps all run efficiently. I use S10 for mobile texting, Facebook, Instagram and banking and could not operate without it. I can change the display to dark when needed and the camera capacity in zoom and flash us with great light n shade. Can use at night with or without flash Love this phone Show details · 1
Better than expected – I am always using a OnePlus phone and I believe they are the fastest phones of all. However there are a few things lacking that I could find on the Samsung S10e. It has everything you could ask for. It is fast (not as fast as the OnePlus though) but we can forgive that because it is just marginal. The design is fantastic and I think is the perfect… Read more · 1
size. All phones should be this size, perfect for the pocket. It is funny to see everyone with a big rectangle sticking out their pockets, it look ridiculous. It is cheap compared to other flagship phones and it is Samsung. What else?
2 + hours in the rain, on the road and still working perfectly with 60% battery! – 2 + hours in the rain, on the road and still working perfectly with 60% battery! This phone absolutely smashed our rigorous testing. Literally dropping it on the highway for more than 2 1/2 hours while skateboarding. Absolutely no idea of where it had come loose! We managed to find it! In the middle of the highway, with plenty of charge. We… Read more · 1
took one of laptops out with the hotspot and call the phone for about 10 minutes simply typing "find my phone" in Google. All we had to do was just resin for the call...vlat full volume!
Disaster averted.
We wanted an absolute beast of a phone, AI total workhorse and we found it.
Fantastic, sleek, powerful – It really is fantastic. the camera is great, with a premium feeling glass back. plenty of storage, with a fast cpu. the display is high resolution, and brilliantly bright. the software feels polished and premium, and all the apps that I've thrown at it handle it, and I was getting at least a great 103 fps on PUBG mobile. 100% would recommend. Show details · 1
The right size, right price – A powerful smaller Samsung galaxy phone. I never have to decide which App to keep or delete with 128GB of memory. The last phone where I got great photos was a iPhone, this however takes a better looking photo than an iPhone. I love how it works well with my Samsung smart tv. I'm glad I choose this than an overpriced phone where you don't use all of its features. Show details · 1
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Great phone – I do really like my Samsung Galaxy S10e. It has a great amount of storage, great camera and is pretty easy to use. Although I have had some troubles with the speaker on my phone which will hopefully be fixed soon. Overall I am very happy with my Samsung purchase. Show details · 2
Powerful little Phone – I've had my S10e for two years now .Really good phone .Big memory ,plenty of R.A.M .Powerful little phone .Durable .Apps run smoothly .Could probably last about 5 years easy . Show details · 1
Free Samsung S10E , Sorry I couldn't do that to anyone. Trash Time – Highly limited in what it can do for the money you pay. The buttons are set in the wrong place or the screen shot app should use a different trigger. Both way are locked so I spend 30mins each night deleting screen shots , my time is worth more then that. The finger scanner works most of the time and some how works when in my pocket as the phone… Read more
keeps locking it's self. "Too many attempts locked out"
Ready for the bin Motorola cheaper better around.
Top fone – I love the Samsung galaxy s10e, this fone is awesome and easy to use, it does stuff i could not imagine, and I'm no fone expert, thank you Samsung galaxy Show details · 1
Good but older versions are just as good without the price tag – Runs smoothly, has good battery life, charges fast. I like the S8 camera better. Dont think its worth upgrading to the 10. Dont appreciate not being able to uninstall certain apps. Shouldn't force unwanted apps onto peoples phones especially unstrusted ones known for privacy breaches. Its a bit unsettling Show details
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Love it – Purchased this phone due to it's price and reviews. Needed to replace my Samsung J1 as it was a lemon. I've been so happy with this phone and its features. Show details · 1
Not the best phone – Having had an s8, and upgrading to the s10e. I found it to be very sluggish, and slow. The camera is good. Maybe try the s10 and avoid the s10e Show details
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Galaxy S10e Mobile – The size of the phone is a key compact to fit in one hand to have full control and comfort to use with light weight. Battery is amazing and last all day no problem at all. As phones are getting bigger and bigger this phone batts above its size and is perfect. Fits so easy in my pockets and in my bags. The camera is very good. And has more features than needed. I got the phone for $799 on special with Galaxy Buds as a Bonus offer on a 1 day sale. Show details · 1
Best sized phone – The reason I bought this phone is because of its size. My last phone was iphone SE, the smallest powerful phone of its time. and I found this s10e as the only replacement for it. Even if this was expensive than s10 or s10 plus, I would have gone for this. Easy to fit in pocket easy to handle, simple. People complain about battery life, mine… Read more · 1
lasts for 3 days. The camera is fine, gives realistic results. However with technological advancement, the cameras are becoming too good to be realistic and they give unnatural and superficial results. Speed of the phone is fine. I can't understand how much faster you can go with costlier phone, or even if one can notice the difference. I am not in to gaming stuff so may be it does make a difference. In a nutshell it's a good sized powerful phone, and value for money product.
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Love it! – Upgraded from a Sony Xperia z5 compact. Great camera quality, good size. Annoying feature that you have to press ok after typing in passcode, doesn't automatically unlock. Would have preferred if it came with a white colour option. Seems durable enough with a case on, have dropped it a few times and it still lives! I mostly use for social media,… Read more
online shopping, news and whatsapp. All apps seem to run smoothly. Battery life is good, but not as amazing as they make it sound, will easily drain if you are watching videos and using social media for half a day. However, great phone overall!
this is perfact – Unsurprisingly, the S10e looks almost identical to its siblings. It's a little bit smaller than the regular Galaxy S10 – the screen is 5.8in across the diagonal, rather than 6.1in – but it still incorporates the same silver-tinted edging and wide range of colours Show details
Fantastic flagship phone with good value – Bought this phone for my wife and she is absolutely happy with it. The phone is not lagging after weeks of continuous use. Screen size is perfect, battery last a day, and 128GB storage is plenty. Camera is great too. Everything is great except the fingerprint sensor is integrated with power button, which is on the right hand side. It's not convenient to use with a wallet type phone case. Apart from that it's all good. Show details
Very happy with this phone – Upgraded from a s7, seamless transfer of my apps etc...similar size, very good gps, very good battery life. The only gripe I have is that the spo2 sense is no longer functional. The camera is very nice and close up very clear. It helped that JBHiFi have a $700 dollar allowance as a returning BYO customer. Show details
Amazing camera – I purchased this mobile primarily for it's amazing camera. The photos I have taken have been unbelievable. The number of comments I've received from people asking whether it was from a camera & being surprised when I told them it was from a mobile! I've always found the Samsung mobiles easy to use & this is even easier again... I did buy a cover… Read more
at the same time which has saved me from damaging the phone after multiple drops!!! I highly recommend this mobile. Probably the only negative is that I do need to charge it everyday but in saying that I do run a few apps pretty much constantly!
Glass cracks easily – Rear Glass cracks easily. This is such a good phone. I love it. The only reason I gave it 1 star is to raise the alarm for people to be aware that the phone material is highly polished and so very slipery. Within 2 days of purchase my phone slipped from a surface and landed on its back & the rear glass casing cracked. Usually I am very… Read more
careful handling the phone but accidents happen. To fix just the back glass cover at samsung will cost $200. I also see a very small hairline crack in the front gorilla glass and I dont want to spend another $200 or perhaps more for the front glass. Just saying be ware and get a case right away to avoid being a happy samsung fan but dissapointed with unpleasant/unlucky cracks.
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Love this phone so much! – So easy to use and particularly loving the powershare!! Good size. Sleek and being partially deaf I can hear extremely well with it! I can also hear it ringing quite clearly. Very happy! Loving the Samsungs so much Show details
Samsung phone likes and dislikes – Wow just did a update on my s10,it's fast,also the colour is unbelievable, wireless charging to another phone,share your battery power to another phone,this phone has many features,it's a bit smaller than the 8s ,but the 8s is a great phone as well,only downfall is the SIM card holder will break easily,it's in both phones,it needs to be metal,so… Read more
tread lightly with this,as this is why I ended up with the 10s because of this but they are both great phones,the s6 overheats,also forgot to mention the s8 has a pink tinge problems with this can't correct it,also s5 is a great phone it's all depends on what your looking for and features but samsung phones are amazing,hope this gives you more input
Exceeded my expectations! – This recently launched samsung s10e is really something! It has got amazing camera resolution, which is an upgrade from all samsung phones i used to have and the photos that i took with this looks like it came out from a high quality camera, really love the result! I also really like the full screen display as it enhances the quality of the videos… Read more
or movies that i'm watching. And so far, the apps have run smoothly on my phone and i have yet to encounter any problems with it. I'm really happy with this puchase.
The scanner button positioned strangely on this phone! – I bought it second hand and i quickly sold the phone off online because the scanner button positioned strangely on top right corner, even with my small hands, i found it hard for me to power on the phone. Not convenient at all and it’s the worst design ever for this phone. The battery life seems bad too as I tested its battery on my first day of use. Quite disappointing with this model by the way and it’s a very slippery phone also. Show details
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Best phone I've ever owned – Best phone I've ever owned, no question about. Improvements over the S9 - it's faster (snappier response to pretty much everything), the screen is very impressive, and it's somehow bigger and smaller at the same time (more screen, less total device volume). The facial recognition is MUCH faster than the S9. So, 5 stars for the phone itself. Show details
Perfect product – The phone gives you an amazing amount of screen space with almost no bezel and the screen is stunningly beautiful. For a phone of this size, it doesn't seem overly large. I have relatively small hands so size is very noticeable to me and whether I can hold and use the phone comfortably in one hand. Show details
Perfect phone for someone simple like me – I've been hunting for phone for a while. Was waiting for Pixel 3a to be released. However when I stumbled upon S10e, with the screen clarity and the full screen size display, my oh my, just fell in love with it. Phone is superb, quick response, clarity, photo shots are superb, Bluetooth connectivity fast, clarity in sound and many more. When the… Read more
Pixie 3a came out, i went to JB hifi to compare it with S10e, man, I did the right choice buying it. No regrets. Only thing is that the batt tends to drain a little fast but by disabling half of the background processing, it last you longer. Great buy!
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