Xiaomi Mi 10T is on the shelves and it is the successor of the Xiaomi Mi 10. A lot of people think that T variants released after the main flagships of Xiaomi’s Mi series are upgrades, but it is not so. Or at least, not always. So which is the best device among the vanilla Xiaomi Mi 10 released earlier this year and the new Xiaomi Mi 10T? And which one has the highest value for money? This comparison will highlight the main differences between the specifications of these two flagship killers and tell you which one is worth buying depending on your needs.
Xiaomi Mi 10T 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 10 5G
| Xiaomi Mi 10T 5G | Xiaomi Mi 10 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 165.1 x 76.4 x 9.3 mm, 216 g |
162.5 x 74.8 x 9 mm, 208 g |
| DISPLAY | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), IPS LCD | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 octa-core 2.84 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 octa-core 2.84 GHz |
| MEMORY | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 10, MIUI | Android 10, MIUI |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS |
| CAMERA | Triple 64 + 13 + 5 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 Single 20 MP f/2.2 |
Quad 108 + 13 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 |
| BATTERY | 5000 mAh, fast charging 33W | 4780 mAh, Fast Charging 30W and fast wireless charging 30W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | 5G, dual SIM | 5G, dual SIM, reverse wireless charging |
Design
The design of the Xiaomi Mi 10 is more premium if we compare it with the Xiaomi Mi 10T. The vanilla Mi 10 has a thinner body, it is lighter and, unlike the T version, it has a curved display at the sides making it more elegant. The camera module is smaller and it makes the phone look sleeker. In both cases, you get a glass back and an aluminum frame, but the Mi 10T has thicker bezels around the display, so despite the diagonal is the same, it has bigger dimensions. The Xiaomi Mi 10 is definitely better.
Display
Besides having a better design, Xiaomi Mi 10 actually comes with a better display. Unless you are a gamer, you will prefer the Xiaomi Mi 10 due to its AMOLED panel showing more brilliant colors and deeper blacks. Xiaomi Mi 10T has a way higher refresh rate (it goes up to 144 Hz), but it has an IPS panel instead of the AMOLED display found on the Mi 10. Last but not least, the Xiaomi Mi 10 has an in-display fingerprint scanner, while the fingerprint reader is side-mounted on the Mi 10T. Both come with stereo speakers for a great audio experience and the HDR10+ certification, as well as a 500 nits brightness.
Specs & Software
Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10 are powered by the flagship-class Snapdragon 865 mobile platform, but the memory configurations are different. Xiaomi Mi 10 provides up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage, while the best memory configuration of the Mi 10T offers 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage. Note that Mi 10T has a faster UFS 3.1 storage, while Xiaomi Mi 10 has UFS 3.0 storage. However, having more RAM and more native storage is definitely more important. Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10T run Android 10 customized by MIUI 12.
Camera
Xiaomi Mi 10 wins the camera comparison as well. It has a better main sensor for the rear camera (a 108 MP sensor) and, unlike the Mi 10T, it supports OIS for better stabilization. Mi 10T lacks a depth sensor, but it has a better macro camera than the Mi 10. Both can record 8K videos at 30 fps, both feature a 13 MP ultrawide sensor, and both lack a telephoto sensor. The front camera is slightly better on the Mi 10T, but it is not a huge difference. The lens making the difference is the 108 MP main sensor found on the vanilla Mi 10.
Battery
Xiaomi Mi 10T is equipped with a bigger battery, but its display is more energy-demanding. If you use the 144 Hz refresh rate, the battery life will be shorter than Mi 10. Further, the Mi 10 features wireless charging and reverse wireless charging, while the Mi 10T can only be charged with a cable. And we are not talking about normal wireless charging: it is 30W fast wireless charging, as fast as wired charging.
Price
In the global market, the Mi 10T has a starting price of just €499/$580. Thanks to online street prices, the Xiaomi Mi 10 sells at €500 too because a lot of time passed since its first release. Unlike you find the Mi 10T discounted with a great street price, choosing the vanilla Xiaomi Mi 10 makes more sense due to its amazing price, its AMOLED display, the presence of wireless charging, and a better camera department. The Xiaomi Mi 10T has a bigger battery and a higher refresh rate, but at the same time, its components are more energy-demanding and it comes with an IPS display instead of the great AMOLED panel found on the vanilla Mi 10. The Xiaomi Mi 10 wins the comparison.
Xiaomi Mi 10T 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 10 5G: PRO and CONS
Xiaomi Mi 10T 5G
PRO
- Very affordable
- 144 Hz display
- Bigger battery
- UFS 3.1 storage
CONS
- Inferior cameras
- IPS display
Xiaomi Mi 10 5G
PRO
- Wireless charging
- AMOLED display
- Better cameras
- Beautiful design
CONS
- Price
