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Samsung Galaxy S10 vs Xiaomi 14 CIVI

Samsung Galaxy S10
33.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 14 CIVI
55.1Inno Score
28.9Performance46.7
35.4Display61.6
37.4Camera55.5
26.4Battery55.6
49.3Features65.3
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S1011 spec wins — Xiaomi 14 CIVI

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 14 CIVI wins this phone face-off, 55.1 to 33.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+29) and display (+26). 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

  • 33% higher ultra-wide: 16 MP vs 12 MP
  • 12% lower weight: 157 g vs 179 g

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 14 CIVI

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 29
  • Stronger display score: 62 vs 35
  • Stronger camera score: 56 vs 37
  • Stronger battery score: 56 vs 26
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 49

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S10 versus Xiaomi 14 CIVI
SpecSamsung Galaxy S10Xiaomi 14 CIVI
Screen size6.1 ″6.55 ″+7%
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution3040x14401236x2750
Pixel density550 ppi—
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness800 nits3,000 nits+275%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S10 versus Xiaomi 14 CIVI
SpecSamsung Galaxy S10Xiaomi 14 CIVI
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 9820Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128GB / 512GB256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.1UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S10 versus Xiaomi 14 CIVI
SpecSamsung Galaxy S10Xiaomi 14 CIVI
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.5-2.4f/1.63
Ultra-wide16 MP+33%12 MP
Telephoto12 MP50 MP+317%
Optical zoom2 x2 x
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera10 MP32 MP+220%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S10 versus Xiaomi 14 CIVI
SpecSamsung Galaxy S10Xiaomi 14 CIVI
Capacity3,400 mAh4,700 mAh+38%
Wired charging15 W67 W+347%
Wireless charging15 W—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S10 versus Xiaomi 14 CIVI
SpecSamsung Galaxy S10Xiaomi 14 CIVI
Weight157 g+12%179 g
Thickness7.8 mm7.5 mm+4%
IP ratingIP68—
Frame materialAluminum—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S10 versus Xiaomi 14 CIVI
SpecSamsung Galaxy S10Xiaomi 14 CIVI
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.1—
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S10 versus Xiaomi 14 CIVI
SpecSamsung Galaxy S10Xiaomi 14 CIVI
OS at launchAndroid 9 (One UI)Android 14 (HyperOS)
OS update pledge3 years3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S10 versus Xiaomi 14 CIVI
SpecSamsung Galaxy S10Xiaomi 14 CIVI
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackYes—

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