Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite vs Sony Xperia Pro-I

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite leads — 52/100 vs 50/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia Pro-I is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 824,513); the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is noticeably lighter (186g vs 211g).

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite edges out the Sony Xperia Pro-I by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite

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

Sony Xperia Pro-I

Performance 64
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 43
Value for money 8

What makes Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite better?

  • Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 186g vs 211g

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (38/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 43/100)

What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2731

  • Higher performance (64/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite scores 2 points higher (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I leads (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite leads (41/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (41/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (66/100 vs 43/100).

Sony Xperia Pro-I: The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite Sony Xperia Pro-I
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 824513 1135878
Geekbench Single 968 1500
Geekbench Multi 2731 3537
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1644x3840
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 45W 30W
Main camera 48 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 512GB 512GB
OS Android 10.0; One UI 2.1 Android 11
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP65/IP68
Dimensions 162.5×75.6×8.1 mm 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm
Weight 186 g 211 g
Launch price — $1799

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite

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

Sony Xperia Pro-I

  • Main: 12MP f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite

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

Sony Xperia Pro-I

  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite

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

Sony Xperia Pro-I

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
52/100
824513 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia Pro-I Snapdragon 888
50/100 +27.4%
1135878 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia Pro-I leads Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite by 27.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite

Price unknown

Sony Xperia Pro-I

$1799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (41/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (66/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite edges out the Sony Xperia Pro-I by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite leads on camera score (41/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I leads on performance (64/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.