Galaxy S10e vs Galaxy S10 Lite
A side-by-side look at the Galaxy S10e and the Galaxy S10 Lite — how their displays, chipsets, cameras, batteries and full specifications compare, so you can see what changed and which one fits you.
Galaxy S10e vs Galaxy S10 Lite: the key differences
The Galaxy S10 Lite arrived in 2020, 1 year after the Galaxy S10e (2019), and moves the line forward in several areas.
- ◆Processor: the Galaxy S10 Lite runs the Snapdragon 855, while the Galaxy S10e uses the Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9820.
- ◆Battery: the Galaxy S10 Lite has the larger battery, 4,500 mAh vs 3,100 mAh.
- ◆Display: Galaxy S10e — 5.8″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED; Galaxy S10 Lite — 6.7″ Full HD+ Super AMOLED Plus.
- ◆Main camera: Galaxy S10e — 12 (wide) + 16 MP (ultrawide); Galaxy S10 Lite — 48 (Super Steady OIS) + 12 + 5 MP.
- ◆Weight: the Galaxy S10e is lighter at 150 g (vs 186 g).
- ◆Software: Galaxy S10e shipped with Android 9 (up to 12); Galaxy S10 Lite with Android 10 (up to 13).
- ◆Launch price: Galaxy S10e — $749; Galaxy S10 Lite — $650.
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Full specification comparison
| Specification | Galaxy S10e | Galaxy S10 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Release | March 2019 | January 2020 |
| Display | 5.8″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED | 6.7″ Full HD+ Super AMOLED Plus |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2280 (438 ppi) | 1080 × 2400 (394 ppi) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9820 | Snapdragon 855 |
| RAM | 6 / 8 GB | 6 / 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 / 256 GB + microSD | 128 / 512 GB + microSD |
| Main camera | 12 (wide) + 16 MP (ultrawide) | 48 (Super Steady OIS) + 12 + 5 MP |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP |
| Battery | 3100 mAh, reverse wireless | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | — | 45 W |
| OS | Android 9 (up to 12) | Android 10 (up to 13) |
| Water resistance | IP68 | — |
| Dimensions | 142.2 × 69.9 × 7.9 mm | 162.5 × 75.6 × 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 150 g | 186 g |
| Build | Glass + metal | Glass + plastic |
| Launch price | $749 | $650 |
Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.