Samsung Galaxy S10 vs Xiaomi 12
28.9Performance43.2
35.4Display47.7
37.4Camera47
26.4Battery62.5
49.3Features65.3
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S109 spec wins — Xiaomi 12
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 33.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+36) and features (+16). 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 Samsung Galaxy S10
- 31% higher Pixel density: 550 ppi vs 419 ppi
- 23% higher Ultra-wide: 16 MP vs 13 MP
- 13% lower weight: 157 g vs 180 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 48 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 37
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 26
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 49
- Lower launch price: $749 vs $899
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.28 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3040x1440 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 550 ppi+31% | 419 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 1,100 nits+38% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 9820 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu 10 | — | 1,150,000Top 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,720Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 4,300Top 45% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Main aperture | f/1.5-2.4 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP+220% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,400 mAh | 4,500 mAh+32% |
| Wired charging | 15 W | 67 W+347% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 W+233% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 157 g+13% | 180 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm+5% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 9 (One UI) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |