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Xiaomi Mi 10S vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G
Comparison between Xiaomi Mi 10S and Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Mi 10S | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.3 | 8.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.4 | 6.8 |
| Camera | 7.6 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 6.9 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 8.1 | 7.3 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Mi 10S, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,780 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Fast Charge Power
- 33 W
- against 25 W
- Wireless charging power
- 30 W
- against 15 W
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G, if you care about…
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,200 nits
- against 1,120 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 525 ppi
- against 386 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mi 10S | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 | UFS 3.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.2 GHz Best value | 2.73 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 794,980 | 623,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 870 Best value | 840 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,317 Best value | 2,670 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with one 3.2 GHz core, three 2.42 GHz cores, and four 1.8 GHz cores. | Octa-core processor with 2×2.73 GHz Mongoose M5, 2×2.50 GHz Cortex-A76, and 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Mi 10S | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, White, Titanium | Black, Grey, Blue, White, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm | 7.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.8 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Body Height | 162.6 mm | 161.9 mm |
| Weight | 208 g | 188 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89.8 % | 90.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Mi 10S | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,780 mAh Best value | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 30 W Best value | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 10 W Best value | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Mi 10S | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,120 nits | 1,200 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 3,200 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 386 ppi | 525 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 Best value | 2,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Dual-Edge Display, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10+, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | Mi 10S | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Mi 10S | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Mi 10S | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 13 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mi 10S | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, EDR | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DLNA, ANT+ | Samsung DeX, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB Host, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Best value |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.08 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.02 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1.09 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.57 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 7,500 Mbps Best value | 2,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps Best value | 318 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Mi 10S | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, A2DP, LE, EDR | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Mi 10S | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M2102J2SC | SM-G986, SM-G986F, SM-G986F/DS, SM-G986U, SM-G986U1, SM-G9860, SM-G986B/DS, SM-G986N, SM-G986B, SM-G986W, SCG02 |
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