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Samsung Galaxy S10e 128 GB Hybrid-SIM Android Smartphone - Black, (UK Version)

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The Samsung Galaxy S10e is a cheaper flagship phone that hits most of the same highs as its costlier siblings. You're still getting the same fantastic display, brisk performance, streamlined software and generous specs that make the S10 and S10 Plus great, only without some bells and whistles you don't really need (like the in-display fingerprint sensor).

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 still brings top-end flagship specifications to the table is frankly mind-boggling.In this default state, the S10e covers 148 percent of the sRGB space. That's ahead of the iPhone XS' 123 percent, and those who prefer perkier colors shouldn't fear, as Samsung has included a Vivid option with the S10e that ratchets up those hues into the stratosphere. And no matter what profile you use, the S10e's screen comes HDR10+ certified for excellent contrast and visibility in shadows and highlights alike. Likewise, the Galaxy S10e uses a vapour chamber cooling system to help increase the phone’s efficiency when running processor-heavy applications. This is good because the phone’s internal 3,300mAh capacity battery is frankly rather small. Nonetheless, the Galaxy S10e was still capable of reaching a lengthy 17hrs 50mins on a single charge. However, Samsung didn't make the best choice when placing the side buttons (volume control and Bixby) on the left edge. If the engineers wanted to create the first high-end smartphone especially for left-handers, they certainly succeeded! Samsung has also teamed up with Unity – the game engine that powers most Android games – to help improve gaming performance. We didn’t manage to spot the benefits during testing, as the S10e seemed to perform just as well as the others in our suite of GFXBench tests, but the overall gaming experience is remarkably fluid. You shouldn’t run into any issues when running the latest titles from the Google Play Store. Battery life on the S10e is good, I should say as good as (if not better than) the Note 10 plus 5G.

Although Samsung's new Android interface, called OneUI, is quite a striking departure from the look and feel of the software on Samsung's older Galaxy handsets from the TouchWiz era. This is definitely a good thing. Sometimes you want to show your friends a picture, but crowding around the phone screen can be a tad awkward. Not to worry – just use the SmartView feature to beam your Galaxy S10’s screen directly on to your compatible TV. Swipe down to access the Notifications bar (if you can’t see SmartView, swipe from right to left for more Notification options). Press the SmartView icon and follow the easy instructions.Still, the S10e isn't perfect. In a pinch I'd turn to the cameras in the Pixel 4, iPhone XS or iPhone XR every time. The 5.8-inch AMOLED display lives up to the Galaxy S name, with bright colors and crisp detail. If you don’t quite like the color balance, you can tinker with an easy fix called Vivid Mode, which does what it says on the box and lets you further tweak it to be a warmer (more red) or cooler (more blue) picture. If even that isn’t enough, you can tinker with the RGB levels individually. In wrapping up there is not a thing I wish samsung had done differently, for my money the s10e US market version is just perfect. The Aus version only had 128 gigs of onboard storage with the US version having 256 gigs but both versions support a 1 tb sd card. Keep every memory in crisp and clear detail. With a front camera, and 2 rear cameras, including an ultra-wide lens, shed light on every scene and capture moments as you see them. From shooting in Super Slow-mo to adding flair with filters, the Galaxy S10e lets you get creative. signal/Data is still new and perhaps over rated for and average user. I set the 5G Note 10 plus to LTE mode, as this seems to make the battery life last longer.

Samsung’s DeX technology enables your Galaxy S10e to compete with your laptop. You’ll receive a fantastic PC-like experience, powered purely by your phone and a cable. Try apps like Adobe Photoshop Express, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook or PowerPoint, to name a few – all tailored for an optimal DeX experience. In a departure from previous Galaxy handsets, the S10e ships in a default state to a Natural color mode, which is more realistic and less saturated than the old Dynamic preset. That makes it punchier than the basic sRGB color space, and at least to my eyes, strikes closer to the DCI-P3 cinema spec, much like Apple's iPhones.

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While the S10e's approach works as well as any conventional scanner, in practice it can be hard to locate, because the depression of the power key within the frame isn't well pronounced. This led to many failed presses initially, with the phone constantly reminding me to cover the entire button when applying my prints. Once I established muscle memory for the proper location, though, the success rate significantly improved.

Samsung is rolling out its new OneUI 2.0 interface built on Android 10 to phones like the Galaxy S10e. Samsung Galaxy S10e: Bottom line Capture incredible 4K UHD videos with a front-facing camera for the first time on a Samsung Galaxy phone. Achieve super steady footage with the Galaxy S10e's ultra-wide rear camera and intelligent software for smooth filming, even when your journey is on the adventurous side. Thanks to its Infinity O display, the Galaxy S10e provides an edge-to-edge screen experience, without the requirement of a large, space-stealing notch. Always-On technology provides you with handy on-screen notifications – while saving you power. The Galaxy S10e’s facial recognition technology, along with side facing electrostatic fingerprint sensor provides excellent protection for your personal information without adding any inconvenience.The S10e has been created with a flat FHD+ Super AMOLED display that’s able to automatically adapt to various lighting environments. Offering a broad range of colours, along with an incredible degree of colour clarity, you can expect to receive a greater resolution, along with immersive viewing when browsing, playing games, viewing pictures or watching films.

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