Samsung Galaxy S10 vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
28.9Performance54
35.4Display64.2
37.4Camera69.5
26.4Battery71.6
49.3Features65.3
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S1013 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 33.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+45) and camera (+32). 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% lower weight: 157 g vs 227 g
- 14% lower thickness: 7.8 mm vs 9.1 mm
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $899 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 37
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 26
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 49
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.73 ″+10% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 3040x1440 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 550 ppi+5% | 522 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 2,600 nits+225% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 9820 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | — | 1,550,000Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,050Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 5,500Top 28% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Main aperture | f/1.5-2.4 | f/1.9-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 16 MP | 50 MP+213% |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 5 x+150% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP+220% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,400 mAh | 5,000 mAh+47% |
| Wired charging | 15 W | 90 W+500% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 W+233% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 157 g+31% | 227 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm+14% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 9 (One UI) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |