Samsung Galaxy S10 5G vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy S10 5G vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 5GSamsung Galaxy S10 5GN. America · 8GB · 256GB · G977U
Xiaomi Mi Note 10Xiaomi Mi Note 10Global · 6GB · 128GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy S10 5G
Samsung Galaxy S10 5G
N. America · 8GB · 256GB · G977U
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Xiaomi Mi Note 10
Xiaomi Mi Note 10
Global · 6GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 8.1Design & Materials 7.4Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.0Performance & Hardware 5.8Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.6Camera 7.9Camera
Connectivity score 8.0 Connectivity 7.1 Connectivity
Battery score 6.1 Battery 8.2 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.4
14 reviews
9.2
79 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10

Specs where to buy Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Samsung Galaxy S10 5G
N. America · 8GB · 256GB · G977U 		Xiaomi Mi Note 10 prices Xiaomi Mi Note 10
Global · 6GB · 128GB
Inches 6.7" 6.47"
Resolution WQHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 89% useful 87% useful
Aspect Ratio 19:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 77.1 mm
162.6 mm
7.9 mm 		74.2 mm
157.8 mm
9.7 mm
Weight 198 g 208 g
Micro SnapD. 855
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 730G
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 256 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 575.700
v10 		264.493
v8
Battery 4500 mAh 5260 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.5-2.4
SAK2L4
2 3 4 		1
108 Mpx · ƒ/1.69
Bright S5KHMX
2 3 4
Selfie Camera SELF 10 Mpx · ƒ/1.9 SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 10 Q

Brand
Brand Samsung Xiaomi
Aliases SM-G977 Mi CC 9 Pro, M1910F4S

Release Date
Release date February 2019,
5 years ago 		November 2019,
4 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market N. America Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G
Xiaomi Mi Note 10
Samsung Galaxy S10 5G
Xiaomi Mi Note 10
Size
77.1 mm • 162.6 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.2 mm • 157.8 mm • 9.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 198 g 208 g
Usable surface 89 % 87 %
Materials Glass Aluminium alloy
Resistance IP68 -
Colors
Black

White
Black

White

Green

Screen
Diagonal 6.7" 6.47"
Type AMOLED • Dynamic Amoled AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 19:9 19.5:9
Resolution WQHD+
1440 x 3040 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
Density 502 Pixels per inch 398 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Peak brightness - 1200 cd/m²
  • 2000000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 6
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • VR headset support
  • Frameless
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Brightnes 430 cd/m² (typ)
  • Peak brightness - 600 cd/m²
  • 400000:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • DC dimming
  • NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 4D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.8
8.2
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.6
9.4
Is it comfortable?
8.6
8.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.1
9.0
Number of reviews
14 reviews
79 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
CPU 1x Kryo 485 2.84 GHz + 3x Kryo 485 2.4 GHz + 4x Kryo 485 1.8 GHz 2x Kryo 470 2.2 GHz + 6x Kryo 470 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 7 nm 8 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 640 600MHz Qualcomm Adreno 618

RAM
RAM 8 GB 6 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
575.700
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 79% of devices
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264.493
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 64% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 256 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.0 --
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers
  • Hi-Res Audio

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.9
8.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.6
8.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.4
8.5
Number of reviews
14 reviews
79 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Quad rear camera Quad rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 108 Mpx
Sensor Samsung SAK2L4 Samsung Bright S5KHMX
Type ISOCELL ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.5-2.4 ƒ/ 1.69
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.40 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2.6" 1/1.33"
2
Camera type

Telephoto lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
13 Mpx
20 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung S5K3M3
Sony IMX350 Exmor RS
Type
ISOCELL
CMOS BSI
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.00 µm
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/3.4"
1/2.8"
3
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
16 Mpx
12 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Samsung S5K2L7
Type
--
ISOCELL
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size
--
1.40 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/2.6"
4
Camera type

ToF 3D sensor

Telephoto lens
Resolution
--
8 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Omnivision OV08A10
Type
--
PureCel
Aperture
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size
--
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/4.4"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
960 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Dual front camera
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Quintuple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 10 Mpx 32 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5K3J1 Samsung S5KGD1
Type ISOCELL ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size 1.22 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2.65" 1/2.8"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
121
Mobile
130
Photo
102
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.7
9.5
Quality of nighttime photos
9.0
8.5
Quality of selfies
9.1
8.8
Does it have a powerful flash?
9.0
9.3
Number of reviews
14 reviews
79 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n41 (2500)
  • n71 (600)
  • n260 mmWave (39GHz)
  • n261 mmWave (28GHz)
 --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B14 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B46 (TDD 5200)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B71 (600)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • CDMA BC10 (800 Secondary)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 1.107 W/Kg on head
1.392 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- 1.190 W/Kg on head
1.180 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.4
9.0
Quality of the GPS
9.8
9.2
And the WiFi?
9.6
8.9
Number of reviews
14 reviews
79 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
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5260 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
25.0W 		Yes,
30.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 8%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 38%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 1%
    Less than a day
  • 16%
    One day
  • 49%
    More than one day
  • 33%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
14 reviews
79 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 12
    Android 12 Snow Cone, 3 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 10)
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 14%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 79%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 7%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 78%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 17%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 8%
    Once a year
  • 42%
    Every six months
  • 50%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 58%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
14 reviews
79 reviews
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