Google Pixel 4 vs Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite

The Google Pixel 4 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite leads — 52/100 vs 41/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 2800); the main camera is 2 MP vs 48 MP; the Google Pixel 4 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 186g).

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 4 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 4

Performance 54
Display 71
Camera 17
Battery 15
Portability 79
Value for money —

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite

Performance 54
Display 81
Camera 41
Battery 38
Portability 66
Value for money —

What makes Google Pixel 4 better?

  • Lighter: 162g vs 186g

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 66/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite better?

  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 2800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 2MP

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 17/100)
  • Longer battery life (38/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 71/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 4 vs the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite scores 11 points higher (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite leads (41/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite leads (38/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (41/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (38/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 4 Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 824513 824513
Geekbench Single 968 968
Geekbench Multi 2731 2731
Display 5.7" P-OLED 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2280 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz —
Battery 2800 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 18W 45W
Main camera 2 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 16 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 512GB
OS Android 10 Android 10.0; One UI 2.1
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 147.1×68.8×8.2 mm 162.5×75.6×8.1 mm
Weight 162 g 186 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 4

  • Main: 2MP f/1.7
  • Telephoto: 16MP
  • Front: 8MP
17
camera

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite

  • Main: 48MP f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 32MP
41
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 4

  • 5.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
71
display

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite

  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
81
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 4

  • 2800 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
15
battery

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
38
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 4 and Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
41/100
824513 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
52/100
824513 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (41/100 vs 17/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (38/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 4 or the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite?

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 4 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 4 and the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite?

The Google Pixel 4 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite — 52/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 4 or the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite?

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite leads on camera score (41/100 vs 17/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 4 over the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite?

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (41/100 vs 17/100).