POCO M7 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S10
28.9Performance28.9
38.3Display35.4
29Camera37.4
40.3Battery26.4
36Features49.3
6 spec wins — POCO M7 5G6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S10
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: POCO M7 5G scores 33.8 against 33.4 for Samsung Galaxy S10. Pick by the categories that matter to you — POCO M7 5G edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO M7 5G
- Stronger battery score: 40 vs 26
- 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 52% higher capacity: 5,160 mAh vs 3,400 mAh
- 20% higher Wired charging: 18 W vs 15 W
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S10
- Stronger camera score: 37 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 49 vs 36
- 112% higher Pixel density: 550 ppi vs 260 ppi
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 800 nits vs 600 nits
Display
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.88 ″+13% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 3040x1440 |
| Pixel density | 260 ppi | 550 ppi+112% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 800 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 9820 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.5-2.4 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 16 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP+25% |
| OIS | — | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh+52% | 3,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W+20% | 15 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 205 g | 157 g+23% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.8 mm+5% |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.0 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.1 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 9 (One UI) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M7 5G | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |