Samsung Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S10 vs Xiaomi Mi 10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/27/2021 7:33 AM, updated: 9/27/2024 2:48 AM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 10 X Samsung Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
AMOLED

1440x3040

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/8GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S10 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2340

108
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4780
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/8GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)	vs	15 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/8GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+157 grams (5.5 ounces)32% Lighter	vs	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)15% Thinner	vs	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+1440x3040 pixels73% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+551 PPI43% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	386 PPI
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+f/1.5 (aperture)13% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.7 (aperture)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 11
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)24% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR5Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
128GB (109GB available)	vs	+256GB (230GB available)111% More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1	vs	+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
60Hz	vs	+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
6.1"	vs	+6.67"9% Larger screen
(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP	vs	+(quad camera) 108MP + 13MP + 2MP + 2MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/1.33" inches92% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 10MP	vs	+(front) 20MP98% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
3400 mAh	vs	+4780 mAh41% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15W	vs	+30W100% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

32 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Dynamic AMOLED / Super AMOLED

HDR10+

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/8GB)
Other model names	Galaxy S10 (Exynos) G973F/Dual-Sim 8GB RAM, Samsung Beyond	小米10, Xiaomi Mi 10 5G M2001J2G, M2001J2I (256GB + 8GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Brazil	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	3/1/2019, Announced: 2/20/2019	2/13/2020
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.4 x 149.9 millimeters (2.77 x 5.9 in)	74.8 x 162.6 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in)
Weight	157 grams (5.5 ounces)	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/8GB)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.1" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~88% (screen-to-body ratio)	~89.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3040 pixels (19:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	551 PPI	386 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	90Hz
Display features	HDR10+ Always-On Display	500nits[typ] HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/8GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 11
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9820 (8nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.7GHz Mongoose M4 (Dual-core) 2x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G76 MP12 (702MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/8GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/150 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40) China version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Global version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 7, 28, 77, 78) China version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 41, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.6"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm	(quad camera) 108 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.4123°12mm1/3.06"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.5 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/1.33" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps 720p@960fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/8GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor SpO2	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	4780 mAh
Charger, watts	15W (9V/167A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4+ USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging	30W Qi wireless charging 5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Prism Black, White, Green, Blue, Flamingo Pink • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)	• Colors: Coral Green, Twilight Grey, Peach Gold • MIUI 12.5 • Screen protector included • Dual stereo speakers • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Google Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.93W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)	1.09W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.477W/kg (head), 1.593W/kg (body)	0.69W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)