Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G Review

Design

The Redmi Note 10 5G, launched on April 28, 2021, presents a standard smartphone form factor with dimensions of 161.8 mm in height, 75.3 mm in width, and 8.9 mm in depth. It weighs 190 grams. The device is constructed with a focus on ergonomics and practicality. Available color options include Chrome Silver, Graphite Gray, Nighttime Blue, and Aurora Green.

Display

The phone features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of 405 ppi. The screen has a 90Hz refresh rate and a typical brightness of 400 nits, with a high brightness mode reaching 500 nits. It's protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and includes features like a hole-punch notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, 84% NTSC coverage, and 2.5D glass. The display is also scratch-resistant, capacitive, and supports multi-touch.

Performance

The Redmi Note 10 5G is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 (MT6833) chipset built on a 7nm process. Its octa-core CPU consists of two Cortex-A76 cores clocked at 2.2 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. Graphics are handled by an Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. The device comes in several RAM configurations – 4GB, 6GB, or 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM. Storage is offered at either 64 GB or 128GB, using UFS 2.2. The device does not have a microSD card slot. AnTuTu benchmark scores for this device hit around 381300 (v10).

Camera

The rear camera setup includes a 48MP primary sensor (Omnivision OV48B, PureCel, 1/2" sensor size, f/1.79 aperture, 0.8µm pixel size, 1-4 (2x2) pixel binning) a 2MP macro lens (GalaxyCore GC02M1, CMOS, 1/5" sensor size, f/2.4 aperture, 1.75µm pixel size), and a 2MP depth sensor (f/2.4 aperture, 1.75µm pixel size). The front-facing selfie camera is 8MP (CMOS, f/2.0 aperture). The camera system includes features such as an LED flash, digital zoom, autofocus, touch focus, HDR, face detection, and various settings for white balance, ISO, and exposure. Video recording capabilities reach 1080p at 30fps. Slow motion video at 120 fps is available.

Battery Life

The device is equipped with a 5000 mAh Li-Polymer battery. It supports 18W fast charging, and has reverse charging and is non-removable.

Software

The Redmi Note 10 5G runs on Android 11. The specific version of MIUI is not mentioned in the specification but the device is expected to be running the latest available version at release.

Pricing

The Redmi Note 10 5G falls within the medium price range, with various configurations impacting cost. For example, the 4GB/128GB version is priced around $102.93 - $218.57 depending on the region and retailer. The 6GB/128GB variant ranges from $140.51 - $194.68, and the 8GB/128GB is priced around $303.30.

Connectivity The phone supports 5G, 4G LTE, 3G and 2G networks with wide band support. It has dual SIM capability with Dual Standby. Wi-Fi capabilities include 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac with dual band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display and Wi-Fi MiMO. Bluetooth 5.1 LE with A2DP, EDR and HID support is present. GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou and Galileo are available for location services. The device has USB Type-C 2.0 with USB-OTG support. A side mounted fingerprint reader is present for security as well as other sensors like accelerometer, gyro, proximity and compass. NFC is included.

Overall Verdict

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G offers a balanced set of specifications, targeting the mid-range market with its 5G connectivity and performance. The 90Hz display, coupled with a large battery, provides a satisfactory user experience. The camera system is adequate for everyday photography. The device presents a cost-effective option for users seeking 5G capabilities without venturing into higher price tiers. Its performance should satisfy general use cases and some casual gaming.