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- Samsung just unveiled the Galaxy S10e, a less expensive version of the Galaxy S10.
- The phone is priced similarly to Apple's iPhone XR.
- Although the phones fall in the same price range, there are some key differences when it comes to their specifications.
Samsung unveiled a handful of new Galaxy phones on Wednesday, including a less-expensive version of the Galaxy S10 called the Galaxy S10e that competes directly with the iPhone XR.
Like the entry-level option in Apple's newest iPhone lineup, the Galaxy S10e compromises on certain features but retains many of the characteristics found on its pricier counterparts. Both the Galaxy S10e and iPhone XR are also priced similarly, with Samsung's phone starting at $749.99 and the iPhone XR base model costing $749.
Here's an early look at how both phones compare. It's not a comprehensive comparison, but rather a snapshot of how their specifications stack up on paper: