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| - | [* black] In most aspects the S10e is a slight downgrade from the S10, despite looking fairly similar on the outside. The most notable difference is the larger power button on the S10e, where the capacitive fingerprint sensor is housed. |
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| - | [* icon_note] We hope that these relocated fingerprint sensors will make our opening procedure [guide|104308|a little safer|stepid=195665|new_window=true]. |
| - | [* black] Despite their differences, the S10 and S10e both agree that headphone jacks are still pretty cool. They've also got matching USB-C ports, mic and speaker holes. |
| - | [* black] At the top of the phone, we get a first (in-person) glimpse at some hole-punch displays ''and'' some preinstalled screen protectors! |
| - | [* icon_note] Apparently standard screen protectors can interfere with the functionality of the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. Good on Samsung for recognizing this problem and addressing it straight out of the box. |
| + | [* black] While these phones sport similar exteriors, the budget-friendly S10e gets a noticeably bigger power button—where its conventional, capacitive fingerprint sensor is housed. |
| + | [* black] The S10 plays things a little closer to the vest, with a fingerprint sensor you can't even see ... without a teardown, that is. |
| + | [* icon_note] Speaking of which, here's hoping that these relocated fingerprint sensors will make our opening procedure [guide|104308|a little safer|stepid=195665|new_window=true]. |
| + | [* black] Despite their subtle differences, the S10 and S10e both agree that headphone jacks are still pretty cool. They've also got matching USB-C, mic, and speaker ports. |
| + | [* black] At the top of the phones, we get our first (in-person) glimpse at some "hole-punch" displays—complete with ''preinstalled'' screen protectors. |
| + | [* icon_note] Apparently, a tempered glass screen protector will interfere with the ultrasonic sensor—so this is Samsung's attempt to head off that particular problem. But then, why does the S10e need one? |