Samsung Galaxy S10 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Samsung Galaxy S10 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9820, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 42/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 745,471); the Samsung Galaxy S10 is noticeably lighter (157g vs 219g).
Samsung Galaxy S10
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 157g vs 219g
- Better portability (85/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 745471
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2322
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 9W
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $899
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 22/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S10 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 46 points higher (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 19/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S10 — 0/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (97/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (90/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (85/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 9820 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 745471 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2322 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.1" Dynamic AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3040x1440 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 9W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 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 | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.6×74.1×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 157 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy S10
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S10
- 6.1" Dynamic AMOLED
- Resolution: 3040x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S10
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 9W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S10 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Samsung Galaxy S10 by 79.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Xiaomi 17 Max was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (97/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (90/100 vs 22/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (90/100 vs 19/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (85/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S10 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 by 46 points (88/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S10 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Samsung Galaxy S10 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S10 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 22/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S10 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S10 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Samsung Galaxy S10 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.