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POCO X8 Power vs Samsung Galaxy S10

WINNER
X
54.9Inno Score
VS
Samsung Galaxy S10
33.4Inno Score
28.9Performance28.9
66.5Display35.4
45.9Camera37.4
83.2Battery26.4
70.7Features49.3
10 spec wins — POCO X8 Power6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S10

InnoReviews verdict

POCO X8 Power wins this phone face-off, 54.9 to 33.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+57) and display (+31). 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 X8 Power

  • Stronger display score: 67 vs 35
  • Stronger camera score: 46 vs 37
  • Stronger battery score: 83 vs 26
  • Stronger features score: 71 vs 49
  • 567% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 15 W

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S10

  • 100% higher ultra-wide: 16 MP vs 8 MP
  • 31% lower weight: 157 g vs 229 g
  • 23% higher Pixel density: 550 ppi vs 447 ppi
  • Has NFC — the other doesn't
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: POCO X8 Power versus Samsung Galaxy S10
SpecPOCO X8 PowerSamsung Galaxy S10
Screen size6.83 ″+12%6.1 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1280x27723040x1440
Pixel density447 ppi550 ppi+23%
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness3,500 nits+338%800 nits
Screen-to-body89.5 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO X8 Power versus Samsung Galaxy S10
SpecPOCO X8 PowerSamsung Galaxy S10
ChipsetSnapdragon 6 Gen 5Samsung Exynos 9820
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.1

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO X8 Power versus Samsung Galaxy S10
SpecPOCO X8 PowerSamsung Galaxy S10
Main camera50 MP+317%12 MP
Main aperturef/1.5f/1.5-2.4
Ultra-wide8 MP16 MP+100%
Telephoto—12 MP
Optical zoom—2 x
Max video4K@30fps4K@60fps
Front camera32 MP+220%10 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO X8 Power versus Samsung Galaxy S10
SpecPOCO X8 PowerSamsung Galaxy S10
Capacity10,000 mAh+194%3,400 mAh
Wired charging100 W+567%15 W
Wireless charging—15 W

Design

Design comparison: POCO X8 Power versus Samsung Galaxy S10
SpecPOCO X8 PowerSamsung Galaxy S10
Weight229 g157 g+31%
Thickness8.6 mm7.8 mm+9%
IP ratingIP68/IP69KIP68
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO X8 Power versus Samsung Galaxy S10
SpecPOCO X8 PowerSamsung Galaxy S10
5GYesNo
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth6.05.0
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.1
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: POCO X8 Power versus Samsung Galaxy S10
SpecPOCO X8 PowerSamsung Galaxy S10
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 9 (One UI)
OS update pledge4 years+33%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO X8 Power versus Samsung Galaxy S10
SpecPOCO X8 PowerSamsung Galaxy S10
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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