I am biased. I prefer phones that actually fit in my hand, and if anything costs over $1,000, it better have a really good reason to do so. The Samsung Galaxy S10e has all of the key aspects of the S10 series: an amazing screen, a fast processor, a great modem, Wi-Fi 6, a new UI, and a wide-angle...

Amazing screen color and clarity; Industry-leading processor and modem; Wide-angle camera; Headphone jack; Just the right size for most hands

Low-light camera performance not as good as the Google Pixel 3; Fingerprint sensor could be more accurate

Like the iPhone XR, the Galaxy S10e takes most of the headline features from its flashier siblings and offers them in a package that’s easier on the wallet. This isn’t a cheap phone – and it’s not trying to be – but neither is it an investment in the same vein as, say, the S10 Plus.

Near-identical feature set to the S10; Nice compact size; Feature-packed; Great display;

Faster fast charging would have been nice; Fingerprint sensor not great for lefties; No lossless zoom might irk some; Underwhelming battery life;

The Samsung Galaxy S10e has almost everything its bigger siblings do, in a more hand-friendly form factor at a lower price. It even one-ups the more expensive Galaxy phones with a better-located fingerprint sensor and a more case-friendly form factor. At $749.99, it's a perfect staging area to wait for the 5G revolution coming in the next two years, and our first Editors' Choice flagship phone for 2019. Galaxy S10 Family and Design Samsung's trio of S10 models offer similar performance, with different physical sizes and prices. The S10e starts at $749. The "regular" S10 costs $899, with a bigger, curved screen, and a 2x zoom camera. Finally, the large Galaxy S10+ starts at $999 and adds a second camera (for depth) on the front. The S10e isn't actually that much smaller than the S10. It measures 5.6 by 2.8 by 0.3 inches, while the S10 is 5.9 by 2.8 by 0.3 inches. The S10+, meanwhile, measures 6.2 by 2.9 by 0.3 inches. I generally find phones over 2.8 inches wide to require two ha...

The Samsung Galaxy S10e has the best overall price, performance, and size for a flagship smartphone today.

Amazing screen color and clarity; Industry-leading processor and modem; Wide-angle camera; Headphone jack; Just the right size for most hands

Low-light camera performance not as good as the Google Pixel 3; Fingerprint sensor could be more accurate

It's been about two months since I reviewed the Galaxy S10E, Samsung's best-value buy among the S10 phones, and I'm still just as sold. While it may seem downright boring compared to the 6.7-inch, quad-camera S10 5G or the bendable Galaxy Fold, the S10E is also much more of a sure thing, and reliability is a pretty universally chart-topping trait when it comes to buying a new phone. The S10 5G will only be as fast as its supporting networks, and... well, you know all about the Galaxy Fold's screen issues.

The Galaxy S10E is a terrific value for a compact, powerhouse phone, although it can't beat the OnePlus 6T's $550 price.

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 flat screen solve minor problems with the pricier S10 and S10 Plus.

Lefties and people with small hands may find the fingerprint reader placement a tad inconvenient; The indented shape makes taking screenshots feel odd.

The Galaxy S10 and S10+ set a high bar for this year's premium Android phones and, with the S10e, Samsung is trying to make sure more people benefit from its work. That's new territory for the company, and it paid off.

The Galaxy S10E is a terrific value for a compact, powerhouse phone, although it can't beat the OnePlus 6T's $550 price.

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.

Lefties and people with small hands may find the fingerprint reader placement a tad inconvenient; The indented shape makes taking screenshots feel odd

The past few years in smartphones have led us to believe that bigger is better: bigger displays, bigger batteries, and bigger price tags on these pocket computers we carry with us every day. Thankfully, in the case of the new Galaxy S10E, that's no longer true.

Better fingerprint sensor than bigger S10s; Great size; Most bang for your buck

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

The Samsung Galaxy S10e is a first-rate smartphone that is well worth considering over the considerably more expensive Galaxy S10 or S10+. There are a few compromises, such as the lack of a third rear-facing camera and no option for a ceramic back, but you still get a device with a premium design...

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

short battery life; high surface temperatures; the SoC throttles under sustained load; touchscreen issues while playing Arena of Valor

Looking at the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite as an isolated phone, it's an easy recommendation. It has a flagship SoC, fairly capable camera setup, good screen, long battery life and impressive fast charging.

Extra large AMOLED with HDR10+ support, flat one at that, Excellent battery life, Surprisingly light for its footprint and battery size, Competitive fast charging solution, 4K video capture is nice and the ultra-wide camera snaps good stills during the day, This is Samung's fastest and most accurate...

Just as Apple did with the iPhone XR , Samsung has sprung a new, cheaper model on the world with its annual flagship refresh – the Samsung S10e is the most affordable of the new S10 phones, behind the standard Galaxy S10 , the Galaxy S10 Plus , and the Galaxy S10 5G model.

Compact; stylish design; Save yourself some money; Packed with power

No optical zoom; Still relatively expensive; One UI has its quirks