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Published Mar 12, 2019

Samsung Galaxy S10e Review: Why Not?

Marques Brownlee delivers an insightful review of the Samsung Galaxy S10e, highlighting its standout features, including a vibrant display and efficient fingerprint reader, and its strategic positioning as a top-value 'premium midrange' device competing with the iPhone XR.
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  • Fingerprint Reader

    The Samsung Galaxy S10e features a capacitive fingerprint reader, a classic yet efficient technology. highlights its speed and convenience, noting that it is faster than the ultrasonic reader in the S10. The reader is integrated into the power button on the right side, making it easily accessible for right-handed users. Additionally, it doubles as a gesture pad, allowing users to swipe down for notifications, enhancing its utility.

    It's not as technologically cool as the underglass ultrasonic fingerprint reader, but you could argue it's actually better than what you get on the S10.

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    This placement and functionality make it a practical choice for everyday use 1.

       

    Display Features

    The S10e's display stands out with its 5.8-inch dynamic AMOLED screen, offering high resolution and vibrant colors. points out that while the display is flat, resulting in slightly thicker bezels, it remains visually appealing and functional. The phone's design includes a hole-punch cutout, enhancing its aesthetic appeal with creative wallpapers.

    Assuming you don't hate the hole punch, this is still a fantastic display.

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    Despite its smaller size, the display maintains excellent brightness and color accuracy, making it a strong contender in its price range 2.

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