After unveiling the Mi CC9 Pro for the Chinese market, Xiaomi officially announced the Mi Note 10 today. It is the global version of the Mi CC9 Pro and Xiaomi advertised it as the world’s first phone with a 108 MP Penta-camera. Its cameras are indeed its main focus since we are talking about one of the best camera phones ever released, and that is not a usual thing by Xiaomi. But with this device, Xiaomi also decided to set a price tag: is it worth the money asked? We will try you to let you figure it out by comparing it with the most important Chinese flagship available globally at the same price: the vanilla OnePlus 7T.
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 vs OnePlus 7T
| Xiaomi Mi Note 10 | Oppo Reno Ace | |
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 157.8 x 74.2 x 9.7 mm,
208 grams |
160.9 x 74.4 x 8.1 mm,
190 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.47 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 398 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, Super AMOLED | 6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 402 ppi, 20:9 ratio, Fluid AMOLED |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, octa-core 2.2 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, octa-core 2.96 GHz |
| MEMORY | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 9 Pie, MIUI | Android 10, Oxygen OS |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS |
| CAMERA | Penta 108 + 12 + 5 + 20 + 2 MP f/1.7 and f/2.0 and f/2.2 and f/2.4 32 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Triple 48 + 12 + 16 MP f/1.6, f/2.2 and f/2.2 16 MP f/2.0 front camera |
| BATTERY | 5260 mAh Fast charging 30W |
3800 mAh, Fast Charging 30W with Warp Charge 30T |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot | Dual SIM slot |
Design
Xiaomi put more effort into the design of the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 than OnePlus with the 7T. The handset comes with a curved display as well as a design with more rounded corners which makes it look more elegant. The OnePlus 7T has a classic flat design with a waterdrop notch and not so narrow bezels around the screen. Further, not everyone may like the big round-shaped camera module on the back. Both Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and OnePlus 7T have an optical in-display fingerprint reader. The former lacks stereo speakers, while the latter lacks a 3.5 mm jack, so you will have to choose. Note 10 is a more compact smartphone, but OnePlus 7T is lighter.
Display
Despite both Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and OnePlus 7T have a high-end display, there is no challenge: OnePlus 7T is superior. It boasts a bigger 6.55-inch screen with the support to HDR10+ standard, a 90 Hz refresh rate which makes the user experience smoother, and full DCI P3 coverage. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 has high brightness, a high DCI P3 coverage, and even HDR10, but it lacks HDR10+ and a 90 Hz refresh rate, so you can not compare it with the OnePlus 7T. Unlike the 7T, Note 10 has curved edges. There are people who love them and people who hate them: what is your opinion? Last but not least, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 has a higher screen-to-body ratio than OnePlus 7T.
Specs & Software
Despite it is a flagship-class camera phone, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is not a device with flagship-grade hardware. It is fueled by the upper-midrange Snapdragon 730G and this left a lot of people disappointed. On the other hand, OnePlus 7T is a true flagship with an amazing Snapdragon 855+ chipset, it delivers blazing speeds and perfect performance in every scenario. Further, OnePlus 7T runs Android 10 out of the box while Note 10 is still based on Android 9 Pie. However, you should not worry too much about this since Xiaomi phones have a very advanced software thanks to the MIUI Android customization.
Camera
We already told you that Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is one of the best camera phones out there, so you probably already understood that it wins this camera comparison. The 108 MP captures an astonishing level of detail, the phone supports optical zoom up to 5x and OIS. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 has a Pro version with an even better camera which sports a 108 MP main sensor with an 8P lens instead of 7P. Note 10 also wins the front camera comparison thanks to its 32 MP selfie snapper. The OnePlus 7T is still a great camera phone thanks to its 48 MP triple camera and OIS, but it will never be at the same level as the Note 10 just like almost every phone out there.
Battery
Despite providing an awesome camera, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is also equipped with a huge battery. The capacity of 5260 mAh should allow you achieving two days of battery life even with intensive use. OnePlus 7T has just a 3800 mAh battery so there is no way it can compete in any scenarios, but it charges faster because of the smaller capacity.
Price
Both the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and OnePlus 7T are sold globally with a €599 price tag in their base version (Note 10 costs €549/$607 in many European markets, while OnePlus 7T costs $599 in the US market). Overall, there is not a winner: if you prefer to have a better display and performance, then you should go for the OnePlus 7T. But if you want a much better camera and battery, choose the Mi Note 10.
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 vs OnePlus 7T: PRO and CONS
Xiaomi Mi Note 10
PRO
- Amazing camera
- Bigger battery
- Very interesting design
CONS
- Lower-end hardware
OnePlus 7T
PRO
- Better display
- Higher performance
- Stereo speakers
- Android 10 out of the box
CONS
- Much smaller battery
