Samsung Galaxy S10 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S10 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9820, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $899 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 42/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 745,471); the Samsung Galaxy S10 is noticeably lighter (157g vs 225g).
Samsung Galaxy S10
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 157g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $999
- Better portability (85/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 745471
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 2322
- Bigger battery: 6000 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
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 22/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S10 vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 43 points higher (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 19/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S10 — 0/100, Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 82/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (80/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (85/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 9820 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 745471 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2322 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.1" Dynamic AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3040x1440 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 9W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 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 | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 157 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $999 |
Samsung Galaxy S10
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S10
- 6.1" Dynamic AMOLED
- Resolution: 3040x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S10
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 9W
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S10 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S10 by 75.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Samsung Galaxy S10 was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (92/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (90/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (87/100 vs 22/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra 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 Ultra (85/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S10 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 by 43 points (85/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S10 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S10 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S10 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 22/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S10 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S10 over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S10 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.