Samsung Galaxy S10 vs Xiaomi 15 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy S10 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9820, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $899 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 42/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,001,049 vs 745,471); the Samsung Galaxy S10 is noticeably lighter (157g vs 213g).

The Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 by 41 points (83/100 vs 42/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S10
Performance 51
Display 66
Camera 22
Battery 19
Portability 85
Value for money 0
Xiaomi 15 Pro
Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 78
Battery 80
Portability 46
Value for money 78
What makes Samsung Galaxy S10 better?
  • Lighter: 157g vs 213g

  • Better portability (85/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3001049 vs 745471
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 1001
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 2322
  • Bigger battery: 6100 vs 3400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 9W
  • Cheaper at launch: $771 vs $899

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 22/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S10 vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 41 points higher (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 19/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S10 — 0/100, Xiaomi 15 Pro — 78/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (78/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (80/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (85/100 vs 46/100).

Samsung Galaxy S10: The Samsung Galaxy S10 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 15 Pro: The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S10 Xiaomi 15 Pro
Processor Samsung Exynos 9820 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 745471 3001049
Geekbench Single 1001 2798
Geekbench Multi 2322 10104
Display 6.1" Dynamic AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 3040x1440 3200x1440
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3400 mAh 6100 mAh
Charging 15W 90W
Wireless charging 9W 50W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 10 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9 Android 15 / HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 157.6×74.1×7.8 mm 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm
Weight 157 g 213 g
Launch price $899 $771
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S10
  • Main: 12MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
22
camera
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S10
  • 6.1" Dynamic AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3040x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
66
display
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S10
  • 3400 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 9W
19
battery
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • 6100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S10 and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Samsung Exynos 9820
42/100
745471 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
83/100 +75.2%
3001049 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S10 by 75.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy S10
$899
Xiaomi 15 Pro
$771

Launch price difference: $128. Xiaomi 15 Pro was $128 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (91/100 vs 51/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (90/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (78/100 vs 22/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (80/100 vs 19/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (85/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S10 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 by 41 points (83/100 vs 42/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S10 and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S10 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S10 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 22/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S10 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 51/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S10 over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy S10 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.