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Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite, Mi Note 10, Mi Note 10 Pro: Which one is for you?

Xiaomi Philippines recently announced that it would bring new devices next week, including a new member of the Mi Note 10 series. The company has already released in the country the Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro back in December. That leaves us with the Mi Note 10 Lite, which was announced in April. So, if you’re thinking of upgrading to this series, which one should you get? Let’s find out in this specs comparison.

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite	Xiaomi Mi Note 10	Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro
6.47-inch FHD+ (2340 x 1080) 3D Curved AMOLED display, HDR10	6.47-inch FHD+ (2340 x 1080) 3D Curved AMOLED display, HDR10	6.47-inch FHD+ (2340 x 1080) 3D Curved AMOLED display, HDR10
Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G octa-core CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G octa-core CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G octa-core CPU
Adreno 618 GPU	Adreno 618 GPU	Adreno 618 GPU
6GB, 8GB LPDDR4x RAM	6GB LPDRR4x RAM	8GB LPDRR4x RAM
64GB, 128GB storage	128GB storage	256GB storage
Quad-rear cameras: • 64MP F1.89 main • 8MP F2.2 ultra-wide • 5MP F2.4 depth • 2MP F2.4 macro	Penta-rear cameras: • 108MP F1.69 OIS main • 12MP F2.0 portrait, 2x optical zoom • 20MP F2.2 ultra-wide • 5MP 5x zoom, OIS • 2MP macro	Penta-rear cameras: • 108MP F1.69 OIS main • 12MP F2.0 portrait, 2x optical zoom • 20MP F2.2 ultra-wide • 5MP 5x zoom, OIS • 2MP macro
16MP F2.48 front camera	32MP F2.0 front camera	32MP F2.0 front camera
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM
4G+ LTE	4G+ LTE	4G+ LTE
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0	Bluetooth 5.0	Bluetooth 5.0
NFC	NFC	NFC
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS
IR Blaster	IR Blaster	IR Blaster
USB Type-C	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
3.5mm audio jack	3.5mm audio jack	3.5mm audio jack
Hi-Fi, Hi-Res audio	Hi-Fi, Hi-Res audio	Hi-Fi, Hi-Res audio
Fingerprint scanner (in-display)	Fingerprint scanner (in-display)	Fingerprint scanner (in-display)
MIUI 11 (Android 10)	MIUI 10 (Android 9 Pie), upgradable to MIUI 11 (Android 10)	MIUI 10 (Android 9 Pie), upgradable to MIUI 11 (Android 10)
5,260mAh battery w/ 30W fast charging	5,260mAh battery w/ 30W fast charging	5,260mAh battery w/ 30W fast charging
157.8 x 74.2 x 9.67 mm	157.8 x 74.2 x 9.7 mm	157.8 x 74.2 x 9.7 mm
204 g	208 g	208 g
Nebula Purple, Glacier White, Midnight Black	Aurora Green, Glacier White, Midnight Black	Aurora Green, Glacier White, Midnight Black

What’s different?

The three devices almost have identical specs, with the same screens, glass protection, processor, GPU, battery, and other features. They’re different, however, in the following aspects which can affect your decision on which device to get:

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Cameras

The Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro sport identical penta-rear cameras that are more powerful than the ones found on the Mi Note 10 Lite. There’s the 1080MP primary sensor with OIS, the 12MP portrait with 2x optical zoom, 20MP ultra-wide, 5MP telephoto camera that is capable of 50X digital zoom, and a 2MP macro. It’s a more versatile shooter compared to the Mi Note 10 Lite’s 64MP primary, 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP depth, and 2MP macro.

When it comes to selfies, the Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro also has the advantage of having a higher resolution 32MP shooter, compared to the Mi Note 10 Lite’s 16MP.

RAM

Although they use the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G chipset, the three devices are offered with different RAM capacities. The Mi Note 10 is only offered in 6GB LPDDR4x, while the Mi Note 10 Pro is only offered in 8GB LPDDR4x. This is where things get interesting as the Mi Note 10 Lite is offered in both 6GB and 8GB LPDDR4x RAM.

Storage

The Mi Note 10 Lite also maintained that versatility when it comes to storage as it is offered in 64GB and 128GB models. The Mi Note 10, on the other hand, only has 128GB, while the Mi Note 10 Pro only has 256GB.

OS

The Mi Note 10 Lite is relatively new and already comes with MIUI 11 based on Android 10, out of the box. The Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro, on the other hand, launched with MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie, but you will be able to upgrade it once the MIUI 11 update rolls out.

Colors

The Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro come in Aurora Green, Glacier White, and Midnight Black colors. The Mi Note 10 Lite, however, is offered in Nebula Purple, Glacier White, and Midnight Black. If you’re a fan of purple, the latter is the only option.

Price

The Mi Note 10 is now priced at PHP 25,490USD 434INR 36,823EUR 414CNY 3,163, while the Mi Note 10 Pro is at PHP 29,990USD 511INR 43,324EUR 487CNY 3,722. The price of the Mi Note 10 Lite will be released next week, but we can expect it to be lower than the first two.

Which one is for you?

If you have a PHP 30K budget and want the best of what this series can offer, go for the Mi Note 10 Pro.

If you want the specs of the Pro model but don’t need the extra RAM and storage, there’s the standard Mi Note 10. That should also save you a few bucks.

The Mi Note 10 Lite is for those who want to be flexible with their budget, thanks to the extra RAM and storage configurations. Although it only has a quad-rear camera setup, the configuration is still good and versatile in today’s standards.

What do you guys think? Which Mi Note 10 device is for you? Let us know in the comments below.