Samsung Galaxy S10 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
28.9Performance64.4
35.4Display63.8
37.4Camera74.3
26.4Battery92
49.3Features60
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S1013 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17 Max wins this phone face-off, 71.4 to 33.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+66) and camera (+37). 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
- 32% higher Pixel density: 550 ppi vs 416 ppi
- 28% lower weight: 157 g vs 219 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 74 vs 37
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 26
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 49
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.9 ″+13% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3040x1440 | 1200x2608 |
| Pixel density | 550 ppi+32% | 416 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 3,500 nits+338% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 9820 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 512GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP+1567% |
| Main aperture | f/1.5-2.4 | f/1.65 |
| Ultra-wide | 16 MP | 50 MP+213% |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 3 x+50% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | — |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP+220% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,400 mAh | 8,000 mAh+135% |
| Wired charging | 15 W | 100 W+567% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 W+233% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 157 g+28% | 219 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm+4% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Fiberglass |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 9 (One UI) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |