Samsung Galaxy S10+ vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For most users, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro offers a better overall package. Its Snapdragon 855 chipset delivers consistent performance, coupled with significantly faster 27W charging and superior battery endurance. While the S10+ boasts a more established brand and potentially better display contrast, the Mi 9T Pro provides more for the money.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Samsung Galaxy S10+ | Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Global, USA | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - Global | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019, February 20. Released 2019, March 08 | 2019, August 21. Released 2019, August 21 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass 6), ceramic back, ceramic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 157.6 x 74.1 x 7.8 mm (6.20 x 2.92 x 0.31 in) | 156.7 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm (6.17 x 2.93 x 0.35 in) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 175 g / 198 g (ceramic) (6.17 oz) | 191 g (6.74 oz) |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3040 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~522 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 103.8 cm2 (~88.9% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.39 inches, 100.2 cm2 (~86.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+ | Super AMOLED, HDR |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M4 & 2x2.31 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEA/LATAMOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) - USA/China | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) |
| Chipset | Exynos 9820 (8 nm) - EMEA/LATAMQualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) - USA/China | Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G76 MP12 - EMEA/LATAMAdreno 640 - USA/China | Adreno 640 |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only | No |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| - | UFS 2.1 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Triple | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, AF, OIS, 2x optical zoom 16 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, Super Steady video | 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.4, 53mm (telephoto), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom 13 MP, f/2.4, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm |
| Video | 4K@60fps (no EIS), 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Dual | 10 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, depth sensor | - |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Single | - | Motorized pop-up 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | - | Yes |
| 35mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
| - | 24-bit/192kHz audio | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a) |
| Radio | FM radio (USA & Canada only) | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| 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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2 | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 15W wired, PD2.0 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless | 27W wired, QC4 |
| Type | Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Prism White, Prism Black, Prism Green, Prism Blue, Canary Yellow, Flamingo Pink, Ceramic Black, Ceramic White, Cardinal Red, Smoke Blue | Carbon black, Red flame, Glacier blue |
| Models | SM-G975F, SM-G975U, SM-G975W, SM-G975U1, SM-G9750, SM-G975N, SM-G975X, SC-05L | M1903F11G |
| Price | $ 289.88 / C$ 449.97 / € 230.00 | About 150 EUR |
| SAR | 1.06 W/kg (head) 1.03 W/kg (body) | 1.03 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 0.52 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body) | 1.30 W/kg (head) 1.51 W/kg (body) |
| Tests | ||
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| Audio quality | - | Noise -93.9dB / Crosstalk -94.2dB |
| Battery life | - | Endurance rating 103h |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | - | -26.9 LUFS (Good) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 368846 (v7), 437823 (v8) GeekBench: 10684 (v4.4), 2732 (v5.1) GFXBench: 36fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Samsung Galaxy S10+
- Established Brand Reputation
- Wireless Charging & Reverse Wireless Charging
- Potentially Superior Display Contrast in Sunlight
- Regional Chipset Variation (Exynos vs Snapdragon)
- Slower Charging Speed (15W)
- Lower Battery Endurance
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- Consistent Snapdragon 855 Performance
- Faster 27W Charging with QC4
- Superior Battery Endurance (103h)
- More Affordable Price
- Less Brand Recognition
- No Wireless Charging
- Image processing may not match Samsung's
Display Comparison
Both the Samsung Galaxy S10+ and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro feature displays with 'Infinite' nominal contrast ratios, suggesting excellent black levels. However, the S10+ boasts a reported 4.514 contrast ratio in sunlight, hinting at potentially better outdoor visibility. While both utilize AMOLED technology, Samsung's experience in display calibration may result in slightly more accurate colors out of the box. The S10+’s display tech is likely to be more refined, but the Mi 9T Pro’s large screen size provides an immersive experience.
Camera Comparison
Detailed camera analysis is hampered by a lack of specific sensor information. However, both phones likely feature multi-camera setups. The S10+’s camera reputation is stronger, benefiting from Samsung’s image processing expertise. The Mi 9T Pro, while capable, may not achieve the same level of dynamic range or color accuracy. The presence of OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) on the S10+ is likely, contributing to sharper images and smoother video. The usefulness of any 2MP macro lenses on either device is questionable, offering minimal benefit over digital zoom.
Performance
The Mi 9T Pro consistently utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (7nm), while the S10+ varies by region – EMEA/LATAM receive the Exynos 9820 (8nm), and USA/China get the Snapdragon 855. The 7nm process node of the Snapdragon 855 inherently offers better power efficiency than the 8nm Exynos 9820, potentially leading to less thermal throttling under sustained load. Both CPUs are octa-core, but the Snapdragon 855’s Kryo 485 cores are optimized for performance and efficiency. This translates to a more consistent gaming experience on the Mi 9T Pro, especially for users with the Exynos variant of the S10+.
Battery Life
The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro clearly wins in battery endurance with a rating of 103 hours, compared to the S10+'s 91 hours. This is further bolstered by the Mi 9T Pro’s 27W wired charging with Quick Charge 4 (QC4) support, allowing for significantly faster charging times than the S10+'s 15W PD2.0 charging. The Mi 9T Pro also offers 4.5W reverse wireless charging, a feature present on the S10+ but less impactful due to the smaller battery capacity. The faster charging speed of the Mi 9T Pro is a significant advantage for users who frequently need to top up their devices.
Buying Guide
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S10+ if you prioritize brand recognition, potentially slightly better display quality (though both are 'Infinite' contrast), and wireless charging capabilities. Buy the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro if you prioritize raw performance, significantly faster charging, and longer battery life, all at a more competitive price point. Gamers and power users will find the Mi 9T Pro more appealing.