Samsung Galaxy S10e Price in the Philippines is PHP 39,990 : Most Affordable 2019 S-Series Model

Samsung Galaxy S10e, which dons an official suggested retail price of PHP 39,990 here in the Philippines, may be the most affordable of the three recently announced flagship level Galaxy S-Series Android smartphones for 2019 but it certainly has its own charms.

In fact, it has several amazing features that make it an ideal upgrade for current midrange Galaxy smartphone owners who think that they are finally ready to upgrade to the top-of-the-line S-Series aren't quite ready to spend around PHP 50,000 on a new handset.

Let's do a quick rundown of all the noteworthy qualities of Samsung Galaxy S10e.

Same Luxurious Look as S10 and S10+

Although it's a lot easier on the wallet, the Samsung Galaxy S10e actually shares the glass-metal-glass design language as its more pricey siblings.

Aside from that, it's also IP68 Certified Water and Dust Resistant, making it quite rugged in its own right. If you want a phone that looks stylish but is also rugged, this one fits the bill.

So how does it feel in the hand, you ask? Many Samsung fans won't like this -- but frankly, S10e feels almost like the Apple iPhone XS when you hold it. Must the rounded edges and corners as well as the glass and metal elements.

Big Display, Small Footprint

The S10e also has 5.8-inch FullHD+ Infinity O Display, which takes up almost its entire face. As its name suggests, this screen type features a Punch Hole in the upper right corner that houses the phone's front-facing camera.

By placing the selfie shooter in this small circle, Samsung was able to not only extremely minimize the device's bezels - keeping it small for a handset with such a large screen - but also to skip the use of a notch, which many consumers aren't fond of.

Useful Wide Angle Secondary Camera

This model is equipped with a a Dual Rear Camera module consisting of a 12 MegaPixel primary camera with dual f/1.5 and f/2.4 aperture - for flexibility in shooting subjects in various lighting conditions - similar to what we've seen on the Samsung Galaxy S9 along with a 16 MegaPixel f/2.2 secondary camera with 123-degree Wide-Angle view, which is ideal for taking landscape or architectural shots as well as large group photos.

Only equipped with a two-back-camera set-up instead of three, the Galaxy S10e lacks the additional telephoto or zooming capabilities of the Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+. But if you're the type of mobile photographer who'd rather move closer to the subject than zoom on it using your camera, I guess this shouldn't matter that much to you.

Advanced Security Features

Although the S10e lacks the In-Display Fingerprint Scanner of the S10 and S10+, its power button is nonetheless lined with a fingerprint scanner for easy access using your thumb (if you're right-handed) or your pointer finger (if you're left handed) when holding the phone. Aside from that, this model also has Facial Recognition software integrated into its front-facing camera, which adds a veritable layer of privacy and protection against those who want to view your messages, social media apps, photos, videos, and other files without your permission.

4K Front-Facing Video Recorder

Great for vloggers and Youtube content creators who want to see their faces while recording ultra-high-res videos, the Samsung Galaxy S10e's 10 MegaPixel f/1.9 Selfie snapper can also record 4K videos at 30 frames per second.

Actually, Samsung Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e are the first smartphones ever to have this very useful feature for consumers who want to start documenting their daily activities with family and friends through videos.

Flagship-Level Performance

Although more "budget-friendly" than the Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+, the Samsung Galaxy S10e - surprisingly enough - has the exact same 8nm Exynos 9820 Octa processor with Mali-G76 MP12 GPU that ensures lag-free gaming experience as well as 128GB of expandable storage.

Compared to the S10 and S10+, though, S10e only has 6GB of RAM instead of 8GB, making it slightly less powerful when it comes to multitasking or running multiple apps at once.

Wireless Powershare

One of the coolest features of the Galaxy S10 and S10+ is their ability to charge other devices like a wireless powerbank. Samsung calls this innovation 'Wireless Powershare' and amazingly enough, Samsung Galaxy S10e owners will also be able to enjoy its benefits.

Fast Wired and Wireless Charging

Spend less time charging Samsung Galaxy S10e and more time using it to accomplish more on the go -- thanks to this model's 15W fast charging feature both via its USB Type C port or using a supported wireless charging pad.

Availability in the Philippines

PHP 39,990 Samsung Galaxy S10e will be available at all Samsung Concept Stores and authorized retail channels online and in malls across the Philippines starting on March 8, 2019. Filipinos can also get this smartphone as a bundled device with Smart Postpaid Plans, which will power it with ultra-fast internet speeds and reliable mobile services.