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Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S20: Which flagship is best for you?

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S20: Which flagship is best for you?
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  • Xiaomi is bringing its A-game to its smartphones with the Mi 10 Pro, while Samsung is chasing lost glory in photography capabilities with the Galaxy S20 series.
  • While flagship hardware is a given now, both Xiaomi and Samsung have focused on other details like premium design and vastly improved camera capabilities.
  • Between the Mi 10 Pro and the Galaxy S20, it boils down to whether you want more value for your money or a better display and camera experience.
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi today announced the launch of Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro at an event in China. The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro is a premium device and is its flagship offering.

The Xiaomi Mi 10 competes with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S20 and the OnePlus 7T Pro in the flagship segment. The Samsung Galaxy S20 was announced at the company’s Galaxy Unpacked event on February 11 and is packed with several new features.

In this post, we will compare the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S20 to help you decide which flagship is the best option for you.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S20: Price

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro

Price

Samsung Galaxy S20

Price2

8GB + 256GB

$716 approx

12GB + 128GB

$999

12GB + 256GB

$788 approx

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12GB + 512GB

$860 approx

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The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro is currently available only in China and will go on sale starting from February 18. The Samsung Galaxy S20 is currently on sale in the US and is available for pre-registrations in India.

Xiaomi is expected to launch the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro in India soon. We should know the Indian pricing of both the devices in the coming days.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S20: Specifications

Device

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro

Samsung Galaxy S20

Display size

6.67-inch

6.2-inch

Resolution

2340 x 1080 pixels

3200 x 1440 pixels

Refresh rate

90Hz

120Hz

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Corning Gorilla Glass 6

Android version

Android 10, MIUI 11

Android 10, One UI 2

Chipset

Snapdragon 865

Snapdragon 865

Rear camera

108MP primary

12MP primary


12MP portrait

64MP telephoto


8MP telephoto

12MP ultra-wide


20MP ultra-wide-angle lens

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Selfie camera

20MP primary

10MP primary

Battery

4500mAh

4,000mAh

Fast charge

50W fast charge

25W fast charge



Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S20: Glossy vs Boring



The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro upholds its flagship credentials with extremely thin bezels and curved display design. Most of the front of the Mi 10 Pro is covered by the stunning 6.67-inch AMOLED display, while the back of the phone is bare except for the camera module and the Mi branding. The glossy back is also curved, which makes it easy to hold the phone.


The Samsung Galaxy S20, on the other hand, has a comparatively boring, yet functional design. Like the Mi 10 Pro, its front is mostly covered by the display which has a punch hole notch. The back of the phone is curved and has an understated look – which is nothing to brag about.

Large camera modules have become a trend of late – the iPhone 11 and the Pixel 4 both have large modules. The same is the case with the Galaxy S20 as well, but it does look much better due to its rectangular design.

Overall, the Galaxy S20 wins in terms of design, in part due to its understated looks coupled with an aesthetically pleasing placement of the notch as well as the rear cameras.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S20: Display

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro features a big 6.67-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It has a punch hole notch that houses a selfie camera at the top-left corner. The curved display might not be to everyone’s liking, but it does look premium and aesthetically pleasing.

On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy S20 is slightly smaller and less curvy 6.2-inch display with 120Hz refresh rate. Just like the Mi 10 Pro, it has a punch hole notch that houses the front camera.

While both the Mi 10 Pro and the Galaxy S20 might seem comparable on paper, the S20 has a far better display with a much higher resolution and higher refresh rate. This makes the display a lot sharper and smoother when compared to the Mi 10 Pro.

See also:

Xiaomi Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro price, specifications leaked online ahead of launch

Samsung just announced 3 brand new smartphones - check out the Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra

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