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Last updated: August 2026

The S10e was a rare thing: a small phone that was not a cheap one. Flat screen, side-mounted fingerprint reader, flagship performance, genuinely one-handed. Almost nothing like it is sold today.

Why compact flagships disappeared

Not because nobody wanted them. Because the people who wanted them were outnumbered:

Small bodies mean small batteries, and battery life reliably tops buyer surveys
Cameras need physical space — larger sensors and telephoto lenses do not fit
Most people watch video and browse, and prefer the bigger screen
Compact models sold poorly whenever manufacturers tried them

The result is that wanting a small phone now generally means accepting a cheaper one.

What to do if you want a small phone

Option	Trade-off
The smallest current flagship	Still larger than an S10e, but the best available
A compact-ish mid-ranger	Smaller, weaker cameras
A foldable flip phone	Pocketable closed, full size open — at a premium

The flip foldable is the closest thing to a genuine successor to the compact phone, which is worth knowing if that is what you are looking for.

See Galaxy Z Flip7 and Galaxy S25.

What the “e” meant

A cut-down version of the flagship — flat screen instead of curved, side fingerprint instead of in-display, one fewer camera. Most of those “compromises” have since become normal or preferred.

Where it stands now

From 2019 and past software support. Do not buy or finance one, however much you miss the size.

See Galaxy S9, Galaxy S20 FE, Galaxy S range and Samsung contract deals.

Frequently asked questions

Why are there no small flagships?

Battery and camera size, and compact models sold poorly.

What is the closest thing now?

A flip foldable, or the smallest current flagship.

Is the S10e still usable?

Not as a daily phone. It is past software support.

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This is general information, not financial advice.

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