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Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Series: What’s different?

Written By Louie Diangson
Published • March 13th, 2021
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Xiaomi recently launched their latest mid-range smartphones and newest member of the Redmi Note family, the Redmi Note 10 Series. It consists of four models, the Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10S, Redmi Note 10 Pro, and Redmi Note 10 5G. But what are the differences between these devices and which one is for you? Find out below.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 (Global)	Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S (Global)	Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro (Global)	Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G (Global)
6.43-inch FHD+ (2400 x 1080) AMOLED DotDisplay	6.43-inch FHD+ (2400 x 1080) AMOLED DotDisplay	6.67-inch FHD+ (2400 x 1080) AMOLED DotDisplay	6.5-inch FHD+ (2400 x 1080) IPS DotDisplay
		120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, HDR10	90Hz/60Hz/50Hz/30Hz AdaptiveSync refresh rate
Corning Gorilla Glass 3	Corning Gorilla Glass 3	Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 octa-core CPU	MediaTek Helio G95 octa-core CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G octa-core CPU	MediaTek Dimensity 700 octa-core CPU
Adreno 612 GPU	Mali-G76 MC4 GPU	Adreno 618 GPU	Mali-G57 MC2 GPU
4GB, 6GB LPDDR4X RAM	6GB, 8GB LPDDR4X RAM	6GB, 8GB LPDDR4X RAM	4GB, 6GB LPDDR4X RAM
64GB, 128GB UFS 2.2	64GB, 128GB UFS 2.2	64GB, 128GB UFS 2.2	64GB, 128GB UFS 2.2
microSD card (dedicated slot)	microSD card (dedicated slot)	microSD card (dedicated slot)	microSD card (dedicated slot)
Quad-rear cameras:	Quad-rear cameras:	Quad-rear cameras:	Triple-rear cameras:
• 48MP F1.79 main	• 64MP F1.79 main	• 108MP F1.9 main, 9-in-1 Super Pixel	• 48MP F1.79 main
• 8MP F2.2 ultra-wide	• 8MP F2.2 ultra-wide	• 8MP F2.2 ultra-wide	• 2MP F2.4 macro
• 2MP F2.4 macro	• 2MP F2.4 macro	• 5MP F2.4 telemacro	• 2MP F2.4 depth
• 2MP F2.4 depth	• 2MP F2.4 depth	• 2MP F2.4 depth
13MP F2.45 front camera	13MP F2.45 front camera	16MP F2.45 front camera	8MP F2.0 front camera
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM, Dual-5G
4G LTE	4G LTE	4G LTE	5G SA/NSA, 4G LTE
WiFi 5	WiFi 5	WiFi 5	WiFi 5
	NFC (market dependent)	NFC (market dependent)	NFC (market dependent)
Bluetooth 5.1	Bluetooth 5.1	Bluetooth 5.1	Bluetooth 5.1
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
IR blaster	IR blaster	IR blaster	IR blaster
Fingerprint scanner (side)	Fingerprint scanner (side)	Fingerprint scanner (side)	Fingerprint scanner (side)
Face Unlock	Face Unlock	Face Unlock	Face Unlock
Dual-speakers	Dual-speakers	Dual-speakers
3.5mm audio jack	3.5mm audio jack	3.5mm audio jack	3.5mm audio jack
IP53 splash-proof	IP53 splash-proof	IP53 splash-proof
MIUI 12 (Android 11)	MIUI 12 (Android 11)	MIUI 12 (Android 11)	MIUI 12 (Android 11)
5,000mAh battery w/ 33W fast charging	5,000mAh battery w/ 33W fast charging	5,020mAh battery w/ 33W fast charging	5,000mAh battery w/ 18W fast charging
160.46 × 74.5 × 8.29 mm	160.46 × 74.5 × 8.29 mm	164 × 76.5 × 8.1mm	161.81 × 75.34 × 8.92mm
178.8 g	178.8 g	193 g	190 g
Onyx Gray, Pebble White, Lake Green	Ocean Blue, Onyx Gray, Pebble White	Glacier Blue, Onyx Gray, Gradient Bronze	Chrome Silver, Graphite Gray, Nighttime Blue, Aurora Green

Table of Contents

Display

All four units sport AMOLED dot displays with Full HD+ resolution except for the 5G model which has IPS. The Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10S have a 6.43-inch, while Redmi Note 10 5G has a 6.5-inch size. The Redmi Note 10 Pro has the largest screen at 6.67-inch.

The Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Redmi Note 10 5G are the ones to pick if you want a high refresh rate. The Pro model has up to 120Hz refresh rate, while the 5G model has up to 90Hz AdaptiveSync.

When it comes to protection, all are equipped with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 except for the Redmi Note 10 Pro with Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

Chipset

Different chipsets from Qualcomm and MediaTek power the four devices. The Redmi Note 10 has the Snapdragon 678 with Adreno 612 GPU; the Redmi Note 10S has the Helio G95 with Mali-G76 MC4 GPU; the Redmi Note 10 Pro has the Snapdragon 732GB with Adreno 618 GPU; while the Redmi Note 10 5G has the Dimensity 700 with Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. These are good-performing chipsets and capable of handling a wide range of tasks, including gaming.

However, it isn’t easy to compare their performance without benchmarks, so we’ll have to wait until we have our hands on all four units.

RAM and Storage

The four devices offer RAM capacities ranging from 4GB to 8GB. The Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 5G are available in 4GB and 6GB capacities, while the Redmi Note 10S and Redmi Note 10 Pro are available in 6GB and 8GB.

Storage-wise, they all come in 64GB and 128GB options with dedicated microSD card slots.

Cameras

All four devices are equipped with quad-rear cameras except for the Redmi Note 10 5G with a triple rear camera setup. The Redmi Note 10 Pro has the most powerful camera setup, having a 108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP telemacro, and 2MP depth. The Redmi Note 10S comes second with its 64MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro, and 2MP depth. Ranking third is the Redmi Note 10 with its 48MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro, and 2MP depth. The Redmi Note 10 5G comes in last with its 48MP main, 2MP macro, and 2MP depth. No ultra-wide camera here.

When it comes to selfies, the Redmi Note 10 Pro has the highest resolution at 16MP, the Redmi Note 10 and 10S comes second with 13MP. The 5G model has the lowest resolution at 8MP.

Do note, however, that we’re just comparing pixel count, which doesn’t always guarantee the best quality. We’ll know more about their camera performance once we have all the units for review.

Connectivity and Features

All three phones are packed with the usual connectivity features such as Dual-SIM, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, SatNav systems, USB-C, IR blaster, fingerprint scanners, and 3.5mm audio jack.

However, the Redmi Note 10 5G doesn’t have dual-speakers and IP53 splash resistance, which are present on other Redmi Note 10 devices.

However, the Redmi Note 10 5G features 5G connectivity, which the other devices lack. So, if 5G connectivity is a must, this is the only model you can choose.

Battery

The Redmi Note 10, 10S, and 10 5G are equipped with a 5,000mAh battery but with varying fast charging rates. The 10 and 10S have 33W, while the 5G has 18W.

The Redmi Note 10 Pro has a slightly higher battery capacity at 5,020mAh with a 33W fast charging.