Are you looking for a 5G-enabled phone with a Qualcomm chipset but you want to spend the minimum amount of money possible? In the global market, you actually have very interesting options. This comparison lists three of the best ones among 5G affordable phones: Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite, OnePlus Nord N10 5G, and Motorola Moto G 5G. In several communities I manage, I saw a lot of people unsure about which one to choose between devices like these ones, that is why I believe this comparison might be very useful to help people make the best choice for their needs. Let’s begin.
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G vs OnePlus Nord N10 5G vs Motorola Moto G 5G
| Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite | OnePlus Nord N10 5G | Motorola Moto G 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 164 x 74.8 x 7.9 mm, 192 g | 163 x 74.7 x 9 mm, 190 grams | 166.1 x 76.1 x 9.9 mm, 212 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED | 6.49 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 406 ppi, 20:9 ratio, IPS LCD | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 393 ppi, 20:9 ratio, LTPS IPS LCD |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, octa-core 2.4 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 5G, octa-core 2 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G, octa-core 2.2 GHz |
| MEMORY | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot | 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot |
| SOFTWARE | Android 10, MIUI | Android 10, Oxygen OS | Android 10 |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS |
| CAMERA | Quad 48 + 8 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/3.4 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 16 MP front camera |
Quad 64 + 8 MP + 5 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.3, f/2.4 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.1 front camera |
Triple 48 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.7, f/2.2 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.2 front camera |
| BATTERY | 4160 mAh, fast charging 22.5W | 4300 mAh Fast charging 30W |
5000 mAh, Fast charging 20W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot, 5G | Dual SIM slot, 5G | Dual SIM slot, 5G |
Design
Given that they are affordable phones, Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite, OnePlus Nord N10 5G, and Motorola Moto G 5G Plus are built with cheap materials. They have a plastic design and their look is what makes the difference. If you prefer the punch holes instead of the notch like most people, you would better go for the OnePlus Nord N10 5G or the Motorola Moto G 5G Plus. But with the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G, you actually get better color variants (gradient) and a cleaner back thanks to its in-display fingerprint scanner. Further, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is thinner and lighter, that is why I would go for it.
Display
The most advanced display belongs to the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G: the only one which boasts an AMOLED display. Besides providing more vibrant colors and deeper blacks thanks to its OLED display, it even comes with the HDR10+ certification allowing for better image quality on streaming platforms. The OnePlus Nord N10 5G lacks an OLED display, but it has a higher 90 Hz refresh rate which is useful for gamers and provides a smoother viewing experience. Motorola Moto G 5G has a pretty nice LTPS panel with the HDR10 certification, but it has a standard refresh rate. Note that Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is also the only one with an in-display fingerprint scanner, as mentioned above.
Hardware/Software
If you need the most advanced hardware, choose the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite. It is powered by a more powerful Snapdragon 765G chipset paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage. Right after, there is Motorola Moto G 5G with a Snapdragon 750G and a 6/128 GB configuration in the most expensive variant. You get the same memory configuration with the OnePlus Nord N10 5G, but the chipset is the Snapdragon 690 5G which actually comes with an inferior GPU. OnePlus Nord N10 5G and Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G have a customized user interface based on Android 10, while Motorola Moto G 5G is close to stock Android.
Camera
The most advanced camera department is the one provided by the OnePlus Nord N10 5G, equipped with a 64 MP quad-camera on the rear side. The second place goes to the Motorola Moto G 5G which comes with a 48 MP main sensor boasting a bright f/1.7 focal aperture. In each case, we are talking about midrange camera phones.
Battery
The battery king is the Motorola Moto G 5G with a huge 5000 mAh battery providing a full-day battery life even with intensive usage. With the OnePlus Nord N10 5G you get the fastest charging technology thanks to 30W power.
Price
OnePlus Nord N10 5G, Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G, and Motorola Moto G 5G are actually priced around €300/$366, but you can also find them for less than €250/$305 thanks to online street prices. The most interesting device is the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite since it boasts an AMOLED display and a more compact design, but some may prefer the OnePlus Nord N10 5G for its great cameras or the Moto G 5G due to stock Android and its bigger battery.
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G vs OnePlus Nord N10 5G vs Motorola Moto G 5G: PRO and CONS
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
PROS
- AMOLED HDR10+ display
- More affordable
- IR blaster
- Great street prices
CONS
- Inferior cameras
OnePlus Nord N10 5G
PROS
- 90 Hz refresh rate
- Best cameras
- 30W fast charging
- Stereo speakers
CONS
- IPS display
Motorola Moto G 5G
PROS
- Bigger battery
- Stock Android
- HDR10 display
- Wide panel
CONS
- IPS display
