Google, Xiaomi and Huawei put a lot of efforts into the camera department of their latest flagships. Well, you can not define the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 as a complete flagship given its chipset, but it is still the most expensive Xiaomi phone released globally. The Pixel 4 XL brought important improvements and innovation on the camera side and even the Huawei Mate 30 Pro is one of the most performing camera phones out there. For this reason and also because these are three amazing high-end phones for everyone, we decided to compare the specifications of Google Pixel 4 XL, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and Huawei Mate 30 Pro.
Google Pixel 4 XL vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10 vs Huawei Mate 30 Pro
| Huawei Mate 30 Pro | Xiaomi Mi Note 10 | Google Pixel 4 XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 158.1 x 73.1 x 8.8 mm, 198 g | 157.8 x 74.2 x 9.7 mm, 208 g | 160.4 x 75.1 x 8.2 mm, 193 g |
| DISPLAY | 6.53 inches, 1176 x 2400p (Full HD+), OLED | 6.47 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), AMOLED | 6.3 inches, 1440 x 3040p (Quad HD+), P-OLED |
| PROCESSOR | Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 990, octa-core 2.86 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, octa-core 2.2 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, octa-core 2.96 GHz |
| MEMORY | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – nano memory card slot | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB | 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 10, EMUI 10 | Android 9 Pie, MIUI | Android 10 |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS |
| CAMERA | Quad 40 + 40 + 8 MP + TOF camera, f/1.6 + f/1.8 + f/2.4 32 MP front camera |
Penta 108 + 12 + 5 + 20 + 2 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.0 + f/2.0 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 32 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Dual 12.2 + 16 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.4 Dual 8 MP f/2.0 + TOF front camera |
| BATTERY | 4500 mAh, fast charging 40W, Fast wireless charging 27W | 5260 mAh, fast charging 30W | 3700 mAh, fast charging 18W and Qi wireless charging |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Hybrid Dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging, waterproof IP68, Face ID | Dual SIM slot | SIM slot + eSIM, IP68 waterproof |
Design
If you are really searching for the most stunning design, then you should give a chance to the Huawei Mate 30 Pro. Its Horizon display is simply unique. In case you never heard of it, we are talking about a panel with extremely curved edges which makes physical keys unnecessary thanks to the side touch technology. Even Xiaomi Mi Note 10 has a curved screen and a beautiful design, but not as curved as the Huawei Mate 30 Pro and it lacks the side touch technology which replaces physical keys. Google Pixel 4 XL has too thick bezels and an iPhone 11-like square-shaped camera module on the back, it is not my favorite design. Google Pixel 4 XL and Huawei Mate 30 Pro are both waterproof with the IP68 certification, while Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is not.
Display
The most amazing display panel belongs to the Google Pixel 4 XL. First of all, it has a higher definition thanks to the Quad HD+ resolution with 1440 x 3040 pixels. Further, it has a 90 Hz refresh rate making the viewing experience smoother, unlike the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and the Huawei Mate 30 Pro. Last but not least, it features full DCI P3 coverage and supports the HDR standard. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and Huawei Mate 30 Pro offer bigger displays, but with inferior quality.
Hardware/Software
None of these handsets is powered by the most powerful processor in the Android market. But Google Pixel 4 XL and Huawei Mate 30 Pro still come with flagship-class chipsets. The best one is the Huawei Mate 30 Pro as it boasts the more recent Kirin 990 and it even features optional 5G connectivity. The Google Pixel 4 XL takes the second place with its Snapdragon 855 chipset, while Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is just an upper-mid-ranger with its Snapdragon 730G. Talking about the software, both Google Pixel 4 XL and Huawei Mate 30 Pro come with Android 10 out of the box, but Google Pixel 4 XL updates faster to the latest versions and security patches as it is a Google phone. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is still based on Android 9 Pie.
Camera
Despite it is not a flagship, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is the best camera phone of this comparison alongside the Huawei Mate 30 Pro. It features a 108 MP Penta-camera, while Huawei Mate 30 Pro has an amazing quad camera with two 40 MP sensors. Both capture a huge level of detail, even in low light conditions. And we can tell the same about the Google Pixel 4 XL, but it lacks an ultrawide sensor, it only provides a secondary telephoto lens besides its 12 MP main shooter. Huawei Mate 30 Pro and Google Pixel 4 XL are superior when it comes to selfies.
Battery
The 5260 mAh found on the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 makes it a champion of battery life. It does not support reverse wireless charging like the Huawei Mate 30 Pro, but there is no way other flagships can actually compete with the Mi Note 10 in terms of battery life.
Price
Google Pixel 4 XL costs €899/$899 globally, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 has a €599/$661 price tag and Huawei Mate 30 Pro costs about €733/$810 in Asia. If you need the most complete device you should go for the Huawei Mate 30 Pro since it has great cameras and amazing performances, as well as optional 5G, water resistance and reverse wireless charging. Google Pixel 4 XL has better performance, frequently-updated stock Android and a better display than Mi Note 10, but the Mi Note 10 has a higher value for money, a better camera, and a bigger battery. However, it just comes with a mid-range hardware. I would personally go for the Huawei Mate 30 Pro.
Google Pixel 4 XL vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10 vs Huawei Mate 30 Pro: PRO and CONS
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
PROS
- Horizon display with side touch
- 5G (optional with integrated modem)
- Reverse wireless charging
- Face ID
- Android 10
- Waterproof
CONS
- Big notch
Google Pixel 4 XL
PROS
- More updated software
- 90 Hz refresh ratio
- Android 10 out of the box
- Face ID
- Radar
CONS
- Worse cameras
Xiaomi Mi Note 10
PROS
- Best cameras
- More affordable price
- Biggest battery
CONS
- Lower-end hardware
