Samsung Galaxy S10 vs Xiaomi 12 Lite
28.9Performance32
35.4Display45.6
37.4Camera39
26.4Battery51.8
49.3Features65.3
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S109 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 Lite wins this phone face-off, 43.4 to 33.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+25) 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
- 100% higher Ultra-wide: 16 MP vs 8 MP
- 37% higher Pixel density: 550 ppi vs 402 ppi
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 46 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 52 vs 26
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 49
- 800% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 12 MP
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $899
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.55 ″+7% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3040x1440 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 550 ppi+37% | 402 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 950 nits+19% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 9820 | Snapdragon 778G |
| AnTuTu 10 | — | 784,274Top 64% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,020Top 68% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,930Top 64% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 108 MP+800% |
| Main aperture | f/1.5-2.4 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 16 MP+100% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP+220% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,400 mAh | 4,300 mAh+26% |
| Wired charging | 15 W | 67 W+347% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 157 g+7% | 168 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.3 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |