Xiaomi just launched the Mi Note 10 Pro in Europe: it is now available in Spain. In case you missed it, the new device is a rebrand of the handset known as the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro Premium Edition in China and it is an advanced variant of the Mi Note 10. It is definitely one of the best camera phones out there, that is why we decided to compare it with Huawei P30 Pro, a phone which reinvented the world of photography. Then, we decided to bring even the OnePlus 7T in the comparison since it is available at a not so different price and it offers way better performance. Let’s discover who is better together.
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro vs OnePlus 7T vs Huawei P30 Pro
| Huawei P30 Pro | Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro | OnePlus 7T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 158 x 73.4 x 8.4 mm, 192 g | 157.8 x 74.2 x 9.7 mm, 208 grams | 160.9 x 74.4 x 8.1 mm, 190 g |
| DISPLAY | 6.47 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), OLED | 6.47 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED | 6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Fluid AMOLED |
| PROCESSOR | Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 980, octa-core 2.6 GHz | 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 – 8 GB RAM, 512 GB – Nano Memory card slot | 8 GB RAM, 256 GB | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 9 Pie, EMUI | 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 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS |
| CAMERA | Triple 40 + 8 + 20 + MP + TOF, f/1.6, f/3.4 and f/2.2 | Penta 108 + 5 + 12 + 20 MP, f/1.7, f/2.0, 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 | 4200 mAh, fast charging 40W and fast wireless charging | 5260 mAh, fast charging 30W | 3800 mAh, fast charging 30W with Warp Charge 30T |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Hybrid Dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging, IP68 waterproof | Dual SIM slot | Dual SIM slot |
Design
The OnePlus 7T does not shine for its design, while Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro and Huawei P30 Pro look a lot more attractive with their curved edge-to-edge displays and high screen-to-body ratios. The Huawei P30 Pro is the most borderless phone and it even offers higher builds quality. In this comparison, it is the only device with the IP68 certification, which means it is dust resistant and waterproof up to 2 meters deep for max 30 minutes. That is why Huawei P30 Pro is my favorite phone here. It even comes in more color choices.
Display
OnePlus 7T packs the most advanced display. It is the only with a 90 Hz refresh rate for smoother user experience and even the one offering the HDR10+ certification for richer image quality. Further, it has full DCI P3 coverage and a wider display diagonal with 6.55 inches. The quality of the panels found on Huawei P30 Pro and Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro is not that different, both support HDR10, both have OLED panels and both have high DCI P3 coverage as well as a high brightness. But OnePlus 7T is the winner.
Hardware/Software
Besides having a better display, OnePlus 7T packs a better hardware department. The Snapdragon 855+ chipset found on the OnePlus 7T is way more powerful than Snapdragon 730G and Kirin 980, better for advanced users, modders and gamers. OnePlus 7T even offers UFS 3.0 internal storage for faster transfer speeds. Last but not least, it has a better optimized software which is close to Android stock. And unlike its rivals, it runs Android 10 out of the box. Do you need more?
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro is the only device of the trio with midrange-class hardware.
Camera
OnePlus 7T is a great phone when it comes to display and performance, but it can not compete with Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro and Huawei P30 Pro when it comes to cameras. The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro is one of the best camera phones available in terms of photo quality, thanks to a Penta-camera including a 108 MP main sensor and 5x optical zoom. Right after, there is Huawei P30 Pro, still one of the best camera phones, but we think it is slightly inferior to the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro. There are a lot of better camera phones than OnePlus 7T.
Battery
With its huge 5260 mAh battery, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro wins the battery comparison. But unlike the Huawei P30 Pro, it does not support wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.
Price
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro just launched with a €640/$710 listing price, OnePlus 7T starts from €599 (but you can get it for €450/$500 thanks to online street prices), and Huawei P30 Pro is actually available for less than €640/$710. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro has a longer battery life and the best cameras, while OnePlus 7T has a better display and better performance. But the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro has just midrange hardware and OnePlus 7T has average cameras. That is why we think Huawei P30 Pro is the perfect compromise: it offers flagship-class hardware, amazing cameras, a big battery and (unlike its rivals) even very advanced features such as waterproof certification and reverse wireless charging. We think it is currently the most complete device of this trio, but keep in mind that its current street prices are a lot higher than OnePlus 7T.
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro vs OnePlus 7T vs Huawei P30 Pro: PRO and CONS
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro
PROS
- Amazing cameras
- Huge battery
- Good quality-price ratio
- Nice display
CONS
- Lower-end chipset
Huawei P30 Pro
PROS
- Good display
- Reverse wireless charging
- Waterproof
- Great cameras
CONS
- Nothing particular
OnePlus 7T
PROS
- Amazing display
- Higher performance
- Affordable price
- Nearly stock Android
CONS
- Inferior cameras
