Samsung Galaxy S10e vs Apple iPhone XR
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SIZE & HANDS-ON
The larger 6.1-inch display on the iPhone XR makes it slightly bigger than the Galaxy S10e with its 5.8-inch display. Samsung's budget flagship is also thinner and lighter. While some may prefer the larger display size, others may lean toward the smaller dimensions of the Galaxy S10e for easier one-handed use.
NOTCH VS. INFINITY-O
Samsung has introduces a screen cutout called "Infinity-O," essentially a hole punched into the display for the front camera. This allowed both Apple and Samsung to offer larger screen real-estate with slim bezels. Ideally, we hope that both the notch and the punch are interim steps on the path to actual full-display phones.
SCREEN RESOLUTION
The iPhone XR was criticized for its lower-resolution LCD display. Pure quality goes to Samsung, who outfitted the Galaxy S10e with a Full HD+ AMOLED panel and support for HDR10+ for superior picture quality.
STORAGE & EXPANSION
Samsung gives customers 128GB of storage on the base Galaxy S10e, compared to Apple's 64GB. Crucially, the Galaxy S10e also includes microSD storage expansion, which Apple's iPhones continue to lack.
Samsung Galaxy S10e
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Display & Design | |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED, 1440 x 3040 px (502 ppi) |
| Special Tech | HDR10+, Always-On Display, Multi-Touch |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (Front), Aluminum Frame |
| Durability | IP68 (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 77.1 x 7.9 mm — 198 g |
| Platform & Hardware | |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie, One UI |
| Chipset (USA) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) |
| Chipset (EMEA) | Samsung Exynos 9820 Octa (8 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-Core (Kryo 485 — USA / Mongoose M4 — EMEA) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 (USA) / Mali-G76 MP12 (EMEA) |
| RAM / Storage | 8GB LPDDR4X / 256GB Internal (No microSD) |
| Camera System | |
| Main (Rear) | 12 MP (f/1.5–2.4, OIS) Wide + 12 MP (f/2.4, OIS) Tele + 16 MP (f/2.2) Ultrawide |
| 3D Sensors | TOF 3D Camera (Front and Rear) for Depth / AR |
| Front Camera | 10 MP, f/1.9, 26mm, Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Video | 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR, Dual-Video Recording |
| Features | LED Flash, Auto-HDR, Panorama, 2x Optical Zoom |
| Power & Connectivity | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh Li-Ion, Non-Removable |
| Charging | 25W Fast Wired (USB-PD 3.0), 15W Fast Wireless |
| Reverse Charge | 9W Reverse Wireless Charging |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Dual-Band |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, aptX, aptX HD |
| NFC / USB | Yes / USB-C 3.1 |
| Audio | 3.5mm Jack, 32-bit/384kHz, AKG Tuned, Dolby Atmos |
| Sensors | Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint, Heart Rate, SpO2 |
| Software & Features | |
| Samsung Features | Samsung DeX, Bixby, Samsung Pay (Visa, Mastercard) |
| Location | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo |
| Colors | Prism White |
Samsung announces Galaxy S10, S10+, S10e and S10 5G smartphones
Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+
Samsung has packed everything imaginable into its newest flagships, ensuring its 10th-generation handsets dominate the landscape. You get a beautiful premium design and powerful hardware engineered to provide the best experience Samsung has to offer.
Design
Samsung has introduced a unique take on the all-screen smartphone by placing the front camera in a precise laser-cut hole within the display. Termed the "Infinity-O" display, it maximizes screen real estate for a truly immersive view.
The traditional fingerprint scanner has been replaced by an in-display ultrasonic sensor. Samsung promises this technology is faster and more secure than the optical counterparts found on competitors like the OnePlus 6T.
In a move that respects power users, Samsung continues to offer the 3.5mm headphone jack and expandable microSD storage. The devices also feature stereo speakers, a USB Type-C port, and a dedicated Bixby button for immediate access to your digital assistant.
The IP68 water-resistant design will be available in Prism White, Prism Black, Prism Green, Prism Blue, Canary Yellow, and Flamingo Pink. Notably, the Galaxy S10+ will also be offered in premium Ceramic White and Ceramic Black versions, boasting improved durability against scratches and scuffs.
Camera System
Both flagships feature a sophisticated triple-camera array on the rear: a 12MP main sensor with a dual F1.5/F2.4 aperture, a 12MP 2x telephoto lens, and a 16MP ultra-wide lens with a 123-degree field of view. The Galaxy S10+ further enhances the "selfie" experience with a dual-front camera system for improved depth sensing.
Hardware & Performance
The Galaxy S10 and S10+ feature 6.1-inch and 6.4-inch "Dynamic" Infinity-O AMOLED panels, respectively. These displays offer QHD+ resolution and HDR10+ certification for unmatched color accuracy and outdoor visibility.
Under the hood, both handsets run the 7nm Snapdragon 855 chipset (Exynos in international markets). Storage options reach up to a massive 1TB on the S10+, with the ability to expand by an additional 1.5TB via microSD—a dream for high-end productivity.
Battery capacities are set at 3500mAh for the S10 and 4100mAh for the S10+, both supporting Wireless PowerShare to charge other Qi-enabled devices on the go.
Software & Availability
The series debuts with Samsung’s One UI on top of Android 9.0 Pie, designed for intuitive one-handed use. The Galaxy S10 starts at $900, while the S10+ begins at $1,000. Pre-orders begin February 21, with official retail availability starting March 8.
Samsung Galaxy S10e
The Galaxy S10e brings the core S10 experience to a more compact, flat-screen form factor. Priced at $749, it competes directly with the iPhone XR while offering a 5.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for quick, natural access.
Samsung Galaxy S10 5G
Designed for those who demand to live on the bleeding edge, the Galaxy S10 5G is the most premium offering in the lineup. Beyond its 5G modem, it features a massive 6.7-inch display and a unique quad-camera setup on the rear, including a Time of Flight (ToF) sensor for advanced Augmented Reality (AR) capabilities. With a 4500mAh battery, it's future-proof and ready for the next evolution of mobile data.