Poco F5 vs Samsung Galaxy S10+
The Verdict
Poco F5 delivers exceptional value with modern specs that significantly outpace its price point. Its 120Hz AMOLED display rivals premium phones, while the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 and 5000mAh battery with 67W fast charging provide snappy performance and all-day endurance. Camera quality is respectable with OIS on the main sensor, though still behind flagship standards. Galaxy S10+ represents older flagship technology from 2019 with better camera versatility (telephoto lens, superior optics) and superior build quality (Gorilla Glass, IP68 rating), but hobbled by a 60Hz display, anemic 4100mAh battery, and glacial 15W charging. At triple the price, S10+ cannot justify its age and limitations against Poco F5's current-generation features. Unless you specifically need telephoto capability, Poco F5 is the smarter choice for 2024.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Poco F5 if…
- →Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 delivers near-flagship performance
- →Bright 1000-nit 120Hz AMOLED display
- →67W fast charging at a budget price
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S10+ if…
- →Gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED display with HDR10+
- →Headphone jack retained
- →microSD card slot with up to 1 TB option
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Poco F5
Pros
- Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 delivers near-flagship performance
- Bright 1000-nit 120Hz AMOLED display
- 67W fast charging at a budget price
- Lightweight and slim design
- Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3
Cons
- Weak 8 MP ultrawide camera
- No wireless charging
- IP53 splash resistance is minimal
- MIUI heavy software experience
- No telephoto lens
Samsung Galaxy S10+
Pros
- Gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED display with HDR10+
- Headphone jack retained
- microSD card slot with up to 1 TB option
- Dual aperture main camera was innovative
- Reverse wireless charging (Wireless PowerShare)
Cons
- No 5G support (separate 5G model existed)
- 60Hz display refresh rate
- Slow 15W wired charging
- Ultrasonic fingerprint scanner was slow
- Punch-hole selfie cutout was distracting
Full Specifications
| Spec | Poco F5 | Samsung Galaxy S10+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (MIUI 14 for POCO) | Android 9, One UI 1.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 181 g | 175 g |
| Material | Plastic back, aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 6 |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.9 x 75.4 x 7.9 mm | 157.6 x 74.1 x 7.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.79, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, dual aperture, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 10 MP + 8 MP depth |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP, f/2.4, 2x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 128 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4100 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired | 15W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.4 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 3040 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.49 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.78 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 725 | Adreno 640 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
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