Samsung Galaxy S10e hasn’t got 3 cameras or an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor ... but do you need them?

Samsung’s new Galaxy S10 line-up represents a few firsts for the South Korean electronics giant.

The US$900 Galaxy S10 and US$1,000 S10 Plus are the company’s first flagship phones to come with an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor embedded in the display; it’s previous phones included capacitive fingerprint scanners on their back panels.

They are also Samsung’s first phones to come with three rear-facing cameras, instead of the now-standard two.

However, the entry-level US$750 Galaxy S10e doesn’t have either of those features – and it doesn’t need them.

Despite its lower price, Samsung’s more budget-friendly Galaxy device doesn’t compromise on the characteristics that matter, such as battery life and screen quality.

It also retains some of the pricier S10’s marquee features, such as its wide-angle camera. And, most importantly, the company's new “Infinity O” screen design delivers a display that’s just as large as the iPhone XR’s in a form factor that's more compact and ergonomic than most of its rivals, making it a joy to use.

Check out what it's been like to use the Galaxy S10e.

Anyone who has bought a new smartphone in the past two years has probably noticed that edge-to-edge screens have become the new norm. And while these new designs bring the benefit of a larger screen without making the phone bigger and more cumbersome to hold, they've also created a dilemma for smartphone makers.

Companies such as Apple, Samsung and Google have had to find creative ways to keep the selfie camera and facial recognition sensors positioned on the front of the device while also eliminating the bezel to make additional space for more screen.