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POCO X3 NFC vs Samsung Galaxy S10

WINNER
POCO X3 NFC

Xiaomi

POCO X3 NFC

$229

40.2Inno Score
VS
Samsung Galaxy S10
33.4Inno Score
23.6Performance28.9
60.2Display35.4
34.2Camera37.4
49.4Battery26.4
44Features49.3
6 spec wins — POCO X3 NFC7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S10

InnoReviews verdict

POCO X3 NFC wins this phone face-off, 40.2 to 33.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+25) and battery (+23). 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 X3 NFC

  • Stronger display score: 60 vs 35
  • Stronger battery score: 49 vs 26
  • 433% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 12 MP
  • 120% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 15 W
  • 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Lower launch price: $229 vs $899

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S10

  • Stronger performance score: 29 vs 24
  • Stronger camera score: 37 vs 34
  • Stronger features score: 49 vs 44
  • 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years
  • 39% higher Pixel density: 550 ppi vs 395 ppi

Display

Display comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy S10
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy S10
Screen size6.67 ″+9%6.1 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution2400x10803040x1440
Pixel density395 ppi550 ppi+39%
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness800 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy S10
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy S10
ChipsetSnapdragon 732GSamsung Exynos 9820
AnTuTu 10410,000Top 83%
Geekbench 6 (single)740Top 81%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,950Top 84%
RAM (max)6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options64GB / 128GB128GB / 512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.1UFS 2.1

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy S10
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy S10
Main camera64 MP+433%12 MP
Main aperturef/1.9f/1.5-2.4
Ultra-wide13 MP16 MP+23%
Telephoto12 MP
Optical zoom2 x
Max video4K@30fps4K@60fps
Front camera20 MP+100%10 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy S10
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy S10
Capacity5,160 mAh+52%3,400 mAh
Wired charging33 W+120%15 W
Wireless charging15 W

Design

Design comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy S10
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy S10
Weight215 g157 g+27%
Thickness9.4 mm7.8 mm+17%
IP ratingIP53IP68
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy S10
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy S10
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.15.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.1
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy S10
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy S10
OS at launchAndroid 10 (MIUI 12)Android 9 (One UI)
OS update pledge2 years3 years+50%

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy S10
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy S10
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackYesYes

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