Samsung Galaxy S20 vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S20 and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy S20 | Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 50W |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.2 in | 6.67 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 163 g | 208 g |
| Released | Mar 2020 | Feb 2020 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy S20 is ahead on refresh rate, weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro is ahead on battery, wired charging, storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy S20 | Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ | Super AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 93.8 cm2 (~89.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.67 inches, 109.2 cm2 (~89.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~563 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~386 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | Always-on display, 120Hz refresh rate available at FHD resolution | — |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy S20 | Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5 | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, MIUI 14 |
| Chipset (Global) | Exynos 990 (7 nm+) | — |
| Chipset (USA) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) | — |
| CPU (Global) | Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | — |
| CPU (USA) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | — |
| GPU (Global) | Mali-G77 MP11 | — |
| GPU (USA) | Adreno 650 | — |
| Chipset | — | Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) |
| CPU | — | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | — | Adreno 650 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy S20 | Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB or 12GB LPDDR5 | 8GB, 12GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal Storage | 128GB UFS 3.0 | — |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | — |
| Storage | — | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB UFS 3.0 |
| Card slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S20 | Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 64 MP, f/2.0, 29mm (telephoto), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x hybrid optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Super Steady video | — |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, OIS, gyro-EIS | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS |
| Quad | — | 108 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.0, (telephoto), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 10x hybrid zoom; 12 MP, f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, 2x optical zoom; 20 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S20 | Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF | 20 MP, f/2.3, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm |
| Features | Dual video call, Auto-HDR | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy S20 | Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 25W wired (PD3.0), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless | 50W wired, PD3.0, QC4+, 100% in 45 min (advertised); 30W wireless; 10W reverse wireless |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy S20 | Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 151.7 x 69.1 x 7.9 mm (5.97 x 2.72 x 0.31 in) | 162.6 x 74.8 x 9 mm (6.40 x 2.94 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 163 g (5.75 oz) | 208 g (7.34 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Protection | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy S20 | Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio (Snapdragon model only) | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy S20 | Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, February 11 | February 13, 2020 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, March 06 | Released February 18, 2020 (China); Global launch March 27, 2020 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S20 or Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro?
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro — 4,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S20 versus 4,500 mAh for the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro.
Which has the smoother screen, Samsung Galaxy S20 or Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy S20 — 120 Hz for the Samsung Galaxy S20 versus 90 Hz for the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy S20 or Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy S20 — 163 g for the Samsung Galaxy S20 versus 208 g for the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 or Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy S20 — Mar 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy S20 versus Feb 2020 for the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S20 or the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy S20 8/10 and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 8/10.