Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 52/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 824,513).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 192g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 34 points higher (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (84/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0; One UI 2.1 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×75.6×8.1 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite by 76.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (95/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (81/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (84/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite by 34 points (86/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.