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Samsung Galaxy S10 vs Xiaomi Mi 11

Samsung Galaxy S10
33.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi Mi 11

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Mi 11

$749

51.3Inno Score
28.9Performance38.6
35.4Display56.3
37.4Camera49.3
26.4Battery60.5
49.3Features65.3
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S109 spec wins — Xiaomi Mi 11

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi Mi 11 wins this phone face-off, 51.3 to 33.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+34) and display (+21). 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

  • 23% higher Ultra-wide: 16 MP vs 13 MP
  • 20% lower weight: 157 g vs 196 g
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Mi 11

  • Stronger performance score: 39 vs 29
  • Stronger display score: 56 vs 35
  • Stronger camera score: 49 vs 37
  • Stronger battery score: 61 vs 26
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 49
  • Lower launch price: $749 vs $899

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S10 versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecSamsung Galaxy S10Xiaomi Mi 11
Screen size6.1 ″6.81 ″+12%
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution3040x14403200x1440
Pixel density550 ppi+7%515 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness800 nits1,500 nits+88%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S10 versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecSamsung Galaxy S10Xiaomi Mi 11
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 9820Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 101,040,324Top 46%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,450Top 48%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,650Top 53%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 512GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S10 versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecSamsung Galaxy S10Xiaomi Mi 11
Main camera12 MP108 MP+800%
Main aperturef/1.5-2.4f/1.9
Ultra-wide16 MP+23%13 MP
Telephoto12 MP
Optical zoom2 x
Max video4K@60fps8K@30fps
Front camera10 MP20 MP+100%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S10 versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecSamsung Galaxy S10Xiaomi Mi 11
Capacity3,400 mAh4,600 mAh+35%
Wired charging15 W55 W+267%
Wireless charging15 W50 W+233%

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S10 versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecSamsung Galaxy S10Xiaomi Mi 11
Weight157 g+20%196 g
Thickness7.8 mm+4%8.1 mm
IP ratingIP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S10 versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecSamsung Galaxy S10Xiaomi Mi 11
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.1USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S10 versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecSamsung Galaxy S10Xiaomi Mi 11
OS at launchAndroid 9 (One UI)Android 11 (MIUI 12)
OS update pledge3 years3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S10 versus Xiaomi Mi 11
SpecSamsung Galaxy S10Xiaomi Mi 11
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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