Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite vs Xiaomi 18 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 52/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 824,513); the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is noticeably lighter (186g vs 203g).

The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite by 40 points (92/100 vs 52/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite

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

Xiaomi 18 Pro

Performance 100
Display 82
Camera 100
Battery 87
Portability 52
Value for money 98

What makes Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite better?

  • Lighter: 186g vs 203g

  • Better portability (66/100 vs 52/100)

What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 7000 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 (87/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 40 points higher (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (87/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).

Xiaomi 18 Pro: The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite Xiaomi 18 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
AnTuTu 824513 4888150
Geekbench Single 968 4301
Geekbench Multi 2731 12490
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1120x2436
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 7000 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 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm
Weight 186 g 203 g
Launch price — $845

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite

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

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
100
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite

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

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1120x2436
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite

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

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
52/100
824513 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
92/100 +83.1%
4888150 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite by 83.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Pro

$845

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (100/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (100/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (87/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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?

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.