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Samsung Galaxy S10e vs iPhone XR: Where do the two smartphones stand

Both the Galaxy S10e and the iPhone XR feature the latest generation processors found in their more expensive counterparts.

February 21, 2019 / 15:51 IST

Samsung may have just taken a page out of Apple’s playbook with the release of a third so-called budget version of the Galaxy S10; the Galaxy S10e.

The Galaxy S10e is priced in the same range as the iPhone XR and comes in as the budget Galaxy S10, much like the iPhone XR. Both the Galaxy S10e and the iPhone XR feature the latest generation processors found in their more expensive counterparts.

So let's take a look at how both phones stack up on the spec sheet.

Category   iPhone XRGalaxy S10e
ChipsetA12 BionicSnapdragon 855
Display6.1-inch HD (1,792 x 828) LCD5.8-inch Full HD+ (2,880 x 1,440) AMOLED
OSiOS 12Android 9 Pie (One UI)
RAM3GB6GB & 8GB
Storage64GB, 128GB & 256GB128GB & 256GB (micro SD support up to 512GB)
Battery Capacity2,942 mAh3,100 mAh
PortsLightning charging portUSB-C charging port, 3.5mm headphone jack
Rear Cameras12MP (F/1.8, OIS, autofocus wide-angle12MP (variable F/1.5-2.4, OIS, autofocus) wide angle, 16MP (F/2.2, fixed focus) ultra wide
Front Camera7MP (F/2.2)10MP (F/1.9, autofocus, 80 degrees)
BiometricsFace ID unlockSide-mounted fingerprint sensor and face unlock
WaterproofIP67IP68
Weight194g150g
Price$750$750

Both the iPhone XR and S10e are designed to deliver high-end performance numbers. However, the Galaxy S10e does tend to have the edge over the iPhone XR in a few areas. The Dynamic AMOLED display on the S10e offers better picture quality and colour accuracy than the Retina LCD screen on the XR.

The Galaxy S10e also sports a dual rear camera setup with a 12-megapixel wide angle lens with optical image stabilisation and a 16-megapixel ultra-wide lens as compared to the iPhone XR’s single 12-megapixel shooter.

The headphone jack on the S10e is yet another area where Apple seems to be lacking which will compel you to go for either a bluetooth-earphone or an adapter cable.

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Carlsen Martin
first published: Feb 21, 2019 03:48 pm

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