Galaxy S10 Lite Vs Galaxy S10e: Comparison
Design & Build: Glasstic vs Glass Body
For starters, the Galaxy S10e gets a 3D curved glass at the rear with support for wireless charging as well as reverse wireless charging feature. There’s a capacitive fingerprint scanner given on the power button, and the punch-hole settles to the top right corner of the display. Plus, the device is IP68 rated and has stereo speakers. The S10 Lite, on the other hand, uses a compound called Glasstic (a mixture of plastic and glass) for the rear and lacks any sort of waterproofing or wireless charging. Samsung is using an in-display fingerprint scanner here, and the punch hole is given on the top-center, akin to the Note 10. The S10 Lite also swaps the horizontal rear camera strip for a solid rectangular lens block, like the Pixel 4. Worth mentioning, there’s no 3.5mm jack here.
Another key difference between both smartphones is the size, wherein the Galaxy S10e at 142.2 x 69.9 x 7.9 mm is much smaller than the S10 Lite, which measures 162.50 x 75.60 x 8.10mm. The huge footprint also makes the latter heavier at 186 grams, compared to the former’s 150-gram weight.
Display: Similar Panels
The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite features a 6.7-inch Infinity-O Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio. Whereas, the S10e gets a smaller 5.8-inch Super AMOLED panel with 2160 x 1080 pixel resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio. Taking the display size and resolution into account, the S10e turns out a tad sharper at 438ppi, compared to S10 Lite’s 394ppi pixel density. Anyway, both phones have flat displays with support for HDR10+ and tout a punch-hole for the front camera on top.
Performance: Snapdragon 855 vs Exynos 9820
The Galaxy S10 Lite gets powered by a 7nm-based octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC clocked at 2.84GHz. It is coupled with Adreno 640 GPU and gets 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage for the Indian market. In comparison, the Galaxy S10e uses Samsung’s own Exynos 9820 octa-core chipset clocked at 2.73GHz. This 8nm based SoC uses Mali-G76 MP12 GPU and is paired with 6/8GB of RAM and 128/256GB of storage based on the variant you opt for. When it comes to performance, the Galaxy S10 Lite is not only more powerful but also more power-efficient of the duo. That being said, most of the users won’t notice much difference in day to day use.
Software: OneUI 2.0
On the software front, the Galaxy S10 Lite comes with Android 10-based OneUI 2 out of the box. And while the S10e initially came with Android 9-based OneUI, it has now been updated to the new version through OTA. The revamped OneUI 2 brings nifty visual changes and performance improvements alongside new features.
Cameras: 48MP Triple Array vs 12MP Dual Setup
For photography, the S10 Lite gets a whole new triple camera setup comprising a 48MP primary shooter with f/2.0 aperture and Super Steady OIS. It’s followed by a 12MP Ultra Wide sensor and a 5MP 4cm macro camera. And then, there’s a 32MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture for selfies. The S10e, on the other hand, comes with a dual rear camera set up that has a 12MP primary camera with Dual Pixel Autofocus, f/2.4-f/1.5 variable aperture, and a 16MP Ultra Wide sensor with f/2.2 aperture. For selfies, it uses a 10MP Dual Pixel front camera with f/1.9 aperture. While the S10 Lite gets a higher resolution primary camera, it does fall short on pixel size. Hence, the images might not actually be as good as the S10e in low light situations. That said, there’s no denying that it does have an edge when it comes to macro photography and video stability.
Battey & Charging: 4,500mAh vs 3,100mAh
The Galaxy S10 Lite bears a massive 4,500 mAh battery with 45W super-fast charging (you get a 25W charger in the box). Whereas, the S10e gets an average-sized 3,100 mAh capacity cell with support for 15W charging. As evident, the S10 Lite completely outshines the latter when it comes to battery life and charging speeds. However, the S10e gets its own perks in terms of wireless charging and reverse wireless charging features.
Galaxy S10 Lite Vs Galaxy S10e- Verdict
The Galaxy S10 Lite, being the newer device, offers certain advantages over the Galaxy S10e. This includes better performance, camera enhancements, longer battery life, and faster charging. Nevertheless, it lacks certain features of the S10e, such as wireless charging, IP68 waterproofing, stereo speakers, and 3.5mm audio jack. There’s also a compromise with a Glasstic body that doesn’t feel as premium as the S10e’s glass back. And then, there’s size factor which makes S10e a more comfortable phone to use while settling on the screen size. In the end, it all boils down to your priorities. If you need a premium build and core flagship features, then the S10e is the way to go. Otherwise, the S10 Lite would be a better pick of the duo.
