Samsung Galaxy S10 vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
28.9Performance40.8
35.4Display57.6
37.4Camera66.4
26.4Battery70.2
49.3Features65.3
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S1013 spec wins — Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 57.6 to 33.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+44) and camera (+29). 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% lower weight: 157 g vs 234 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $899 vs $1,199
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 41 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 37
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 26
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 49
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.81 ″+12% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 3040x1440 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 550 ppi+7% | 515 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 1,700 nits+113% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 9820 | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu 10 | — | 1,040,324Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,450Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,650Top 53% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Main aperture | f/1.5-2.4 | f/2.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 16 MP | 48 MP+200% |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 48 MP+300% |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 5 x+150% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 20 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,400 mAh | 5,000 mAh+47% |
| Wired charging | 15 W | 67 W+347% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 67 W+347% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 157 g+33% | 234 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm+7% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 9 (One UI) | Android 11 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |