Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 52/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 824,513); the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is noticeably lighter (186g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 235g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 40 points higher (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (66/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×75.6×8.1 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite by 83.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (100/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (92/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (66/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite by 40 points (92/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.