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POCO M8 Power 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S10

WINNER
X
44.9Inno Score
VS
Samsung Galaxy S10
33.4Inno Score
28.9Performance28.9
49.7Display35.4
29Camera37.4
71.3Battery26.4
62.7Features49.3
8 spec wins — POCO M8 Power 5G6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S10

InnoReviews verdict

POCO M8 Power 5G wins this phone face-off, 44.9 to 33.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+45) and display (+14). Samsung Galaxy S10 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the POCO M8 Power 5G

  • Stronger display score: 50 vs 35
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 26
  • Stronger features score: 63 vs 49
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 200% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 15 W

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S10

  • Stronger camera score: 37 vs 29
  • 47% higher Pixel density: 550 ppi vs 375 ppi
  • 30% lower weight: 157 g vs 225 g
  • 25% higher Front camera: 10 MP vs 8 MP
  • Has OIS — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S10
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GSamsung Galaxy S10
Screen size6.99 ″+15%6.1 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x23963040x1440
Pixel density375 ppi550 ppi+47%
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness1,800 nits+125%800 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S10
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GSamsung Galaxy S10
ChipsetSnapdragon 4 Gen 4Samsung Exynos 9820
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB128GB / 512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.1

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S10
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GSamsung Galaxy S10
Main camera50 MP+317%12 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.5-2.4
Ultra-wide—16 MP
Telephoto—12 MP
Optical zoom—2 x
Max video1080p@30fps4K@60fps
Front camera8 MP10 MP+25%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S10
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GSamsung Galaxy S10
Capacity8,000 mAh+135%3,400 mAh
Wired charging45 W+200%15 W
Wireless charging—15 W

Design

Design comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S10
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GSamsung Galaxy S10
Weight225 g157 g+30%
Thickness8.5 mm7.8 mm+8%
IP ratingIP65IP68
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S10
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GSamsung Galaxy S10
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.15.0
NFC—Yes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.1
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S10
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GSamsung Galaxy S10
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 9 (One UI)
OS update pledge4 years+33%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S10
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GSamsung Galaxy S10
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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