Testseek.com have collected 744 expert reviews of the Samsung SM-G970 Galaxy S10e and the average rating is 88%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung SM-G970 Galaxy S10e.
May 2019
(88%)
744 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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1131 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Comparatively affordable
Performance on par with the Galaxy S10+
Bright and vibrant HDR10+ display
Excellent camera performance
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) connectivity
Expandable storage
Screen quality and size
Topshelf components
Can act as wireless charger
The best ever
But better than that. Samsung continues to dominate smartphone screens
This is the best Samsung's software has ever been
And breakout features like night mode and the bottom-focused navigation seal the deal. The software has finally (most
But better than that. Samsung continues to dominate smartphone screens. This one also doesn't have the edge rejection issues of the curved S10 and S10+
And breakout features like night mod
Great design
Premium materials
Fast SoC
Plenty of RAM and storage
Dual-SIM
Good cameras
Decent OLED panel
Water-resistant and dustproof
USB 3.1 Type-C with DP
HDMI and OTG support
Good stereo speakers
Great fingerprint sens
Affordable for core GS10 experience
Excellent display quality
Fun ultra-wide rear camera
Compact size for one-handed use
Filled with hardware and software features
Unique
Compact design
Excellent display
Capable cameras
Streamlined software
Incredible display
Delightful
Super powerful
Wireless PowerShare
Headphone jack
Incredible smartphone display
High-end specs
Filled with useful hardware and software features
Fun triple camera
Headphone jack
A dream come true for value shoppers who love small phones. The Galaxy S10E shares the S10's core camera and Snapdragon 855 chipset
So photos and speed are excellent. Battery life and wireless power sharing are also spot-on. Its fingerprint reader and fl
AMOLED display
Battery life
Build quality
Rear cameras
Software
Beautiful display
Great camera
Excellent battery life
Brilliant steady shot mode
Telephoto & ultra-wide cameras
Excellent image quality
Superb Auto mode
Distinctive hole-punch design
Beautiful AMOLED display
Top-tier processor
Dual-camera setup
Cheaper than the S10
Crisp and vivid display
Excellent performance
Fantastic rear and front cameras
Compact size
Super fast performance
Reliable physical fingerprint reader
Fun ultra-wide secondary camera
Better fingerprint sensor than bigger S10s
Great size
Most bang for your buck
Great display
Extremely fast fingerprint sensor
Blazing fast performance
One UI is clean and packed with features
Capable cameras in most lighting conditions
Gorgeous display with no curved edges
Small
Pocketable form factor
Capable dual rear cameras
MicroSD
3.5mm headset jack
Wireless charging
Wireless PowerShare capability
Responsive side capacitive fingerprint scanner
Beautiful design with water protection
Impressive screen quality
Plentiful storage in even base model
Fast (but not smooth)
Very good camera (but not quite the best)
Samsung keeps refining the design
Build quality is off the charts
Samsung still makes some of the best display technology
New Samsung UI is actually very nice
Great performance breezes through everything
Great dual speakers
Another great camera syst
Flat frequency response
Accurate tonal rendering
Good overall spatial performance
Few artifacts
Excellent for recording meetings or memos
Affordable by S10 standards
Great trio of cameras
Much-improved software
Great for one-handed use
One UI is a welcome refresh
Surprisingly helpful Bixby Routines
Big
Beautiful HDR10+ display
Versatile triple camera setup
Decent value for money
Accurate GPS module
Low power consumption
Powerful SoC
Colour accurate screen
AMOLED panel
IP68 certified against water and dust
Comparatively compact
Premium build and design
The editors didn't like
Lacks features found in other Galaxy S10 phones
Smaller battery than the Galaxy S10/S10+/S10 5G
An expensive 4G phone at the start of the 5G era
In every way
A functional and practical regression from a capacitive scanner. Go back to the drawing board (read
Face ID)
Samsung
At their best
They're very
Very good. At their worst
Samsung has failed to iterate where Google
Huawei
And others ar
Calling this a "con" is debatable - it's not amazing
But it's pretty average. Compared to the S10+
It's a substantial downgrade. But many people may not mind
Very good. Still
Hua
Underwhelming battery life
No eSIM
Disappointing battery life on Wi-Fi
Insecure face recognition
SoC throttles under continuous load
PWM
No aptX HD
Battery struggles with heavy use
Screen feels cramped for some uses
Missing telephoto lens for lossless zooming
Gaming performance not up to the mark
Battery life could've been better
Thermal management issues
Photos by Raj Rout
Samsung Galaxy S10 E
Cameras could be better
OneUI is polarizing
Battery life is so-so
Fingerprint sensor worse than capacitive alternatives
Software requires tweaks and management
Main camera doesn't match Pixel 3
Charging speed behind the competition
Lefties and people with small hands may find the fingerprint reader placement a tad inconvenient. The indented shape makes taking screenshots feel odd
Front-facing cameras
Edge display
Price
In-screen fingerprint scanner is hit and miss
No point in upgrading if you already own the S9
Nothing ground-breaking
'Only' 2x zoom from telephoto camera
No Time of Flight camera
No QHD+ display
Awkward fingerprint sensor location
No 2x zoom camera
Modest battery life
Casing is a fingerprint magnet
Lacks Ultrasonic fingerprint reader
Side mounted fingerprint reader is a bit hard to reach
Bixby button only partially customizable
Wireless PowerShare feature was slow
Niche features like Bright Night and wide angle selfie not as good as Pixel's
Screen layout can be awkward and disproportionate
Battery life could be better
Poor low-light camera performance
Mediocre battery life
Samsung's software update track record is not good
Average battery life
Bixby
Side fingerprint scanner is not as good as a rear one or as Face ID
Gesture navigation does not feel perfectly refined
A bit too pricey
2019 flagship pricing may turn some away
The glass is curved so much your palm sometimes activates the touch display
Camera is excellent but results are going to be subjective
Published: 2019-06-11, Author: Roland , review by: Theinquirer.net
Lovely compact design, gorgeous display, a suite of flagship features
Battery life could be better, One UI isn't the one for us, could be cheaper, Rating:
The Galaxy S10e offers a suite of proper flagship features - the HDR10+ display, the cameras, performance, IP68 rating, wireless charging - in a beautifully made small phone form. The iPhone XR is really the only rival here, and if you're not an Apple adv...
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Published: 2019-05-14, Author: Tom , review by: stuff.tv
Hardware just as beefy as the real thing, Snappy fingerprint sensor faster than in-display S10, More compact dimensions handy for all hand sizes
Battery life only average, Not really suited to southpaws, S10 isn't significantly more cash
Can you put a price on screen resolution, battery capacity and a zoom lens? Samsung can - it's £130. That's currently the difference between the S10e and full-fat S10 if you buy SIM-free direct from Samsung. Go for a contract deal from a major UK network...
Cheapest S10, Doesn't scrimp on performance, New design is stunning
Wait a few months for a price drop, Camera software could be better
The Galaxy S10e might initially be the least impressive of the family, but in the areas that matter most, it's equally as formidable. You'll spot a few compromises here and there but, considering the S10e is the cheapest of the three, the fact that it sti...
ProCompact SizeCameraOne UIPriceScreenConExynos 9820 SoCIts the Exynos SOC that lets the phone down or it would have been awarded the Gold Award, please Samsung just use the Snapdragon SOC only.Samsung S10e sample sent from Vodafone UK...
(Martyn Landi/PA)The Galaxy S10+ is the product of 10 years of Samsung work in mobile, and that can be seen in how the 10 looks and works.Starting at £899 it is also reasonably priced, considering we are now in the unfortunate era of £1,000 flagship smart...
Published: 2019-03-26, Author: Adam , review by: itpro.co.uk
Outstanding camera, Gorgeous design, DeX Mode no longer needs a dock
Expensive, Occasionally unwieldy
With a breathtaking camera and stunning looks, it's the Samsung Galaxy S10+ is undoubtedly the best phone Samsung has ever created - but it's also the best phone available right now. If you can stomach the high price, you won't be disappointed...
The Galaxy S10 has upped the ante when it comes to design, features and price. Thankfully, we can add performance to that list, too. Anything more than an incremental step is becoming increasingly hard to take when it comes to the annual smartphone update...
Published: 2019-03-08, Author: Sam , review by: gizmodo.co.uk
Abstract: It wasn't long ago when premium smartphones cost around £700. But after suffering through several release cycles littered with £1,000 flagships, it's clear those days aren't coming back. To fill in the gap, phone makers have started putting out streamline...
The phone doubles as a wireless charger and can be used to power up any Qi-enabled smartphone, as well as some wireless accessories such as headphones, It has both Google Assistant and Samsung's own assistant Bixby, The screen is easy to see even in brigh
When holding the phone, it's easy to cover the camera lens with your finger, There's no percentage on the battery level, which makes it hard to judge how much battery life is left in the phone, While there is a night mode designed for improving photos tak
Love the features on a flagship smartphone but want a compact handset too? The Samsung Galaxy S10e is the ideal choice. You still get the ability to shoot great photos where the background is blurred and the subject is in focus, along with good low light...
Phenomenal Build Quality, Compact Size, Despite 5.8-Inch Screen, One UI Mobile OS Is Great, 3.5mm Headphone Port
No Live Focus Images, Infinity-O Display Is A Little Unsightly, No In-Depth Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner
If you're excited by the idea of upgrading to the new Galaxy S10 range, but are put-off by the price tag of the S10 or the S10 Plus, this could be the answer.The Galaxy S10e doesn't skimp on build quality and includes the same Infinity-O design as the pri...
