Samsung Galaxy S10 vs Samsung Galaxy S10e

Our verdict: Visuals favour the Samsung Galaxy S10 — it's both bigger at 6.1" and sharper at 551 PPI. Front-camera quality goes to the Samsung Galaxy S10e at 12MP. Portability goes to the Samsung Galaxy S10e at 150g. If contracts aren't your thing, the Samsung Galaxy S10e at £114.99 SIM-free is the cheaper buy.

Screen
6.1" 5.8"
Display
Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution
1440 x 3040 1080 x 2280
Pixels Per Inch
551 435
Rear Camera
16 Megapixels 16 Megapixels
Front Camera
10 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Exynos 9820 Octa Exynos 9820 Octa
Storage
128GB, 512GB 128GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Yes
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, aptX HD, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE, apt-X
Dimensions
Info unavailable 142.5 x 70.5 x 7.9 mm
Weight
157 grams 150 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
SIM-free
£129.99 £114.99
Samsung Galaxy S10 Samsung Galaxy S10 Samsung Galaxy S10e Samsung Galaxy S10e
Screen 6.1" 5.8"
Display Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution 1440 x 3040 1080 x 2280
Pixels Per Inch 551 435
Rear Camera 16 Megapixels 16 Megapixels
Front Camera 10 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Exynos 9820 Octa Exynos 9820 Octa
Storage 128GB, 512GB 128GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Yes
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, aptX HD, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE, apt-X
Dimensions Info unavailable 142.5 x 70.5 x 7.9 mm
Weight 157 grams 150 grams
Water Resistance IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
SIM-free £129.99 £114.99
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy S10 or Samsung Galaxy S10e?

The Samsung Galaxy S10 has the bigger screen at 6.1" compared to the Samsung Galaxy S10e's 5.8", the Samsung Galaxy S10 has the sharper display at 551 pixels per inch versus 435, and both use Super AMOLED panels.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy S10 or Samsung Galaxy S10e?

The Samsung Galaxy S10 features a 16 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S10e has a 16 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Samsung Galaxy S10 or Samsung Galaxy S10e?

The Samsung Galaxy S10e is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £114.99.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy S10 and Samsung Galaxy S10e?

The Samsung Galaxy S10 is available in 128GB, 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S10e comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy S10 and Samsung Galaxy S10e use?

The Samsung Galaxy S10 is powered by the Exynos 9820 Octa , while the Samsung Galaxy S10e uses the Exynos 9820 Octa .

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy S10 or Samsung Galaxy S10e?

The Samsung Galaxy S10e is the more portable of the two — it's 7g lighter at 150 grams.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy S10 or Samsung Galaxy S10e?

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy S10 and Samsung Galaxy S10e run?

Both phones run Android.