Samsung Galaxy S10 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S10 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9820, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 42/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 744,321); the Samsung Galaxy S10 is noticeably lighter (157g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S10
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy S10 better?
- Lighter: 157g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $999
- Better portability (85/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 744321
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2710
- 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 (97/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 22/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S10 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 47 points higher (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 19/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S10 — 0/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (93/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (80/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (85/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 9820 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 744321 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1008 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2710 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" Dynamic AMOLED | 6.8" 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) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.6×74.1×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 157 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S10
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S10
- 6.1" Dynamic AMOLED
- Resolution: 3040x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S10
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 9W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S10 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S10 by 79.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Samsung Galaxy S10 was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (97/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (89/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (93/100 vs 22/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 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 17 Ultra (85/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S10 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S10 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S10 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S10 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 22/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S10 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S10 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.