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Samsung Galaxy S10e SM-G970F reviews
4.31out of 5
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Manufacturer codeSM-G970FZKDE31
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About the Samsung Galaxy S10e SM-G970F
Samsung SM-G970FZKDE31 is listed in the smartphones category. The recorded specifications include display diagonal: 14.7 cm (5.8"); internal storage capacity: 128 GB; mobile network generation: 4G; operating system installed: Android 9.0. This entry covers manufacturer code SM-G970FZKDE31. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The 14.7 cm (5.8") display is specified at 1080 x 2280 pixels. Consider these together: a larger screen provides more physical space, while resolution determines the number of pixels available. Neither specification establishes brightness, colour accuracy or motion quality.
- Screen size
- 14.7 cm (5.8")
- Screen resolution
- 1080 x 2280 pixels
- Processor family
- Samsung Exynos
- Processor model
- 9820
- Memory (RAM)
- 6 GB
- Storage capacity
- 128 GB
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TechRadar
4.50 / 5Original rating: 4.5 / 5
Review covers Samsung Galaxy S10e. The verified product-data labels bind this public model name to code SM-G970FZKDE31, and the original publisher article independently supplies the editorial score. This is not proof that the supplier supplied this review URL, or that the reviewer tested this colour or included accessories.
Read the full review ↗Checked 28 Sep 2026
Trusted Reviews
4.50 / 5Original rating: 4.5 / 5
Review covers Samsung Galaxy S10e. The verified product-data labels bind this public model name to code SM-G970FZKDE31, and the original publisher article independently supplies the editorial score. This is not proof that the supplier supplied this review URL, or that the reviewer tested this colour or included accessories.
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T3
5.00 / 5Original rating: 5 / 5
Review covers Samsung Galaxy S10e. The verified product-data labels bind this public model name to code SM-G970FZKDE31, and the original publisher article independently supplies the editorial score. This is not proof that the supplier supplied this review URL, or that the reviewer tested this colour or included accessories.
Read the full review ↗Checked 28 Sep 2026
Digital Trends
4.00 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 80%
Yes. Performance is great, build quality is superb, there's a fantastic, modern display, and you still get a camera system that's more versatile than last year's similarly-priced Galaxy S9.Editors' RecommendationsSamsung Galaxy S20 Review: The smallest Ga...
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Read the full review ↗Excerpt and rating supplied through Icecat · Checked 25 Sep 2026
3G
4.00 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 80%
“The Samsung Galaxy S10e is very close to a flagship despite costing a lot less than the rest of the range. There are some compromises, but for the most part they're small.”Best Samsung Galaxy S10e...
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Stuff
4.00 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 80%
Can you put a price on screen resolution, battery capacity and a zoom lens? Samsung can - it's £130. That's currently the difference between the S10e and full-fat S10 if you buy SIM-free direct from Samsung. Go for a contract deal from a major UK network...
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Expert Reviews
4.00 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 80%
The Galaxy S10e might initially be the least impressive of the family, but in the areas that matter most, it's equally as formidable. You'll spot a few compromises here and there but, considering the S10e is the cheapest of the three, the fact that it sti...
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Pocket-lint
4.50 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 90%
The Samsung Galaxy S10e looks great and on first glance, it's tricky to tell it apart from the Galaxy S10. There are some telltale signs, like the flat screen and the dual camera instead of triple camera, but the S10e is still a solid, premium device.We'l...
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Samsung Galaxy S10e SM-G970F specifications
Manufacturer code: SM-G970FZKDE31 · Icecat product 70333866 · Checked 24 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
Key specifications
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| Screen size | 14.7 cm (5.8") |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2280 pixels |
| Processor family | Samsung Exynos |
| Processor model | 9820 |
| Memory (RAM) | 6 GB |
| Storage capacity | 128 GB |
| Mobile network generation | 4G |
| Rear camera resolution | 12 MP |
| Battery capacity | 3100 mAh |
| Operating system installed | Android 9.0 |
| NFC | Yes |
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Audio & listening6 details
| Speakerphone | Yes |
|---|---|
| Microphone mute | Yes |
| Speakers | stereo |
| Audio system | Dolby Atmos |
| Speakers manufacturer | AKG |
| Audio formats supported | 3GA, AAC, AMR, APE, AWB, DFF, DSF, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, WAV, WMA, XMF |
Display9 details
| Screen shape | Flat |
|---|---|
| Display technology marketing name | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Panel type | OLED |
| Display number of colours | 16 million colours |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported | Yes |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology | High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus) |
| Touchscreen type | Capacitive |
| Rounded display corners | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
Processor, memory & storage8 details
| Processor cores | 8 |
|---|---|
| Processor frequency | 2.7 GHz |
| Processor lithography | 8 nm |
| Coprocessor | Yes |
| Coprocessor frequency | 1.9 GHz |
| RAM type | LPPDDR4X |
| Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash) |
| Maximum frame rate | 960 fps |
Camera, image & video22 details
| Second rear camera resolution (numeric) | 16 MP |
|---|---|
| Rear camera dual aperture number | 1.5/2.4 |
| Second rear camera aperture number | 2.2 |
| Rear camera field of view (FOV) angle | 77° |
| Second rear camera field of view (FOV) angle | 123° |
| Optical zoom | 0.5x |
| Digital zoom | 8x |
| Front camera type | Single camera |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 10 MP |
| Front camera aperture number | 1.9 |
| Rear camera flash | Yes |
| Video capture resolution (max) | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
| Resolution at capture speed | 1920x1080@30fps, 3840x2160@30fps |
| Video recording modes | 720p, 1080p, 2160p |
| Rear camera type | Dual camera |
| Auto focus | Yes |
| Zoom capability | Yes |
| Video recording | Yes |
| Video stabilizer | Yes |
| Image stabilizer | Yes |
| Video call | Yes |
| Video formats supported | 3G2, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM, WMV |
Printing, scanning & paper1 detail
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
|---|
Connections & wireless15 details
| USB mass storage | Yes |
|---|---|
| SIM card capability | Dual SIM |
| SIM card type | NanoSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
| 2G bands (primary SIM) | 850,900,1800,1900 MHz |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| USB port | Yes |
| USB connector type | USB Type-C |
| Headphone connectivity | 3.5 mm |
| Wi-Fi positioning | Yes |
| Wireless Power Share | Yes |
| Browsing time (Wi-Fi) (max) | 14 h |
Power & battery6 details
| Fast charging | Yes |
|---|---|
| Wireless charging | Yes |
| Talk time (3G) (max) | 19 h |
| Stated music playback time | 76 h |
| Continuous video playback time (max) | 18 h |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
Controls & features7 details
| Face detection | Yes |
|---|---|
| Virtual assistant | Samsung Bixby |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
| Geomagnetic sensor | Yes |
| Hall sensor | Yes |
Design & dimensions9 details
| Form factor | Bar |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black |
| Colour name | Prism Black |
| Protection features | Dust resistant, Water resistant |
| Water and dust resistance (IP rating) | IP68 |
| Width | 69.9 mm |
| Depth | 7.9 mm |
| Height | 142.2 mm |
| Weight | 150 g |
Software & compatibility2 details
| 3G bands supported | 850,900,1900,2100 MHz |
|---|---|
| 4G bands supported | 700,850,900,1800,1900,2100,2600 MHz |
Further product details53 details
| Native aspect ratio | 19:9 |
|---|---|
| Touch technology | Multi-touch |
| Pixel density | 438 ppi |
| 64-bit computing | Yes |
| Maximum memory card size | 512 GB |
| Flash type | LED |
| Geotagging | Yes |
| Multi-shot | Yes |
| Self-timer | Yes |
| 2G standards | GSM |
| 3G standards | UMTS, WCDMA |
| 4G standard | LTE |
| Tethering (modem-mode) | Yes |
| MIMO | Yes |
| Subscription type | No subscription |
| ANT+ enabled | Yes |
| Short Message Service (SMS) | Yes |
| Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) | Yes |
| Instant messaging (IM) | Yes |
| Chat | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Text prediction system | Yes |
| Assisted GPS (A-GPS) | Yes |
| GPS (satellite) | Yes |
| GLONASS | Yes |
| BeiDou | Yes |
| Galileo | Yes |
| Position location | Yes |
| Face recognition | Yes |
| Personal info management (PIM) | Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar |
| Flight mode | Yes |
| Personalization | Icons, Menu, Shortcuts |
| Support for contact groups | Yes |
| Themes | Wallpapers |
| Vibrating alert | Yes |
| Call waiting | Yes |
| Call divert | Yes |
| Call hold | Yes |
| Caller ID | Yes |
| Conference call | Yes |
| Speed dialling | Yes |
| Call timer | Yes |
| Platform | Android |
| App distribution platform | Google Play |
| Google applications | Google Maps, Google Play, YouTube |
| Browsing time (3G) (max) | 12 h |
| Browsing time (4G) (max) | 13 h |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Head SAR (EU) | 0.582 W/kg |
| Body SAR (EU) | 1.575 W/kg |
Packaging & supplied accessories1 detail
| Cables included | USB |
|---|
Specifications describe the supplied product data, not measured review results. Battery life, range and performance figures are source claims and can vary with use.
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