Xiaomi recently launched the amazing Redmi Note 10 series in the global market and it includes several devices with an incredibly high value for money. If you are looking for the most interesting device with a price tag of around €200, you can not avoid considering these phones. But given the high number of variants belonging to this series, you might make a lot of confusion when it comes to their specifications. After we published a comparison between Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro, and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max, we decided to compare the remaining variants: here is the specs comparison between Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10S, and Redmi Note 10 5G.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 160.5 x 74.5 x 8.3 mm, 179 grams 160.5 x 74.5 x 8.3 mm, 179 grams 161.8 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm, 190 grams
DISPLAY  6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED  6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED  6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 678, octa-core 2.2 GHz Mediatek Helio G95, octa-core 2.05 GHz Mediatek Dimensity 700, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY  4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE  Android 11, MIUI Android 11, MIUI Android 11, MIUI
CONNECTIVITY  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA  Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
13 MP f/2.5 front camera		 Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
13 MP f/2.5 front camera		 Triple 48 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY 5000 mAh, fast charging 33W 5000 mAh, fast charging 33W 5000 mAh, fast charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, splash resistant (IP53) Dual SIM slot, splash resistant (IP53) Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10S, and Redmi Note 10 5G have the same design with a rectangle-shaped camera module, a punch-hole display, and a side-mounted fingerprint reader. They are all made of polycarbonate; the Redmi Note 10 and the Note 10S have the IP53 certification which makes them splash resistant and dust resistant (but not in every market). The Redmi Note 10 5G has a slightly wider display with a diagonal of 6.5 inches.

 

Display

Redmi Note 10 and Note 10S come with the same display which is actually better than the panel found on the 5G variant. We are talking about an AMOLED panel with a peak brightness up to 1100 nits, a diagonal of 6.43 inches, and a Full HD+ resolution. The Redmi Note 10 5G offers a higher 90 Hz refresh rate, but it has an IPS panel with less impressive colors. Despite those AMOLED displays, as mentioned above, all the phones have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, but it is pretty fast and accurate.

 

Hardware/Software

The most complete hardware setup belongs to the Redmi Note 10 5G. The Mediatek Helio G95 found on the Redmi Note 10S provides a similar level of performance to the MediaTek Dimensity 700, but the latter supports 5G, while the Helio does not. Further, the Mediatek Dimensity 700 is built with a better 7 nm production process minimizing the energy consumption, while the Helio G95 is built at 12 nm. The Snapdragon 678 found on the vanilla Redmi Note 10 is even weaker than Helio G95, but it is built with a better 11 nm production process.

 

Camera

The most advanced cameras belong to the Redmi Note 10S. It has a better 64 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide camera, and a pair of 2 MP sensors for macros and depth calculation. The vanilla Redmi Note 10 has the same setup with the exception of the main camera, which is a 48 MP sensor.

 

Battery

These three handsets come with the same battery capacity: 5000 mAh. But the Redmi Note 10 should offer a longer battery life because of its components. The Redmi Note 10 5G should have a higher energy consumption due to its IPS display, despite its processor is built with a better production process. Redmi Note 10 5G also comes with a slower fast charging tech: you can get a power of 33W with Redmi Note 10 and 10S, while the 5G variant has just 18W.

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G: Price

Redmi Note 10 is actually priced at less than €200/$243 globally, Redmi Note 10S costs €249/$304, and Redmi Note 10 5G costs €229/$279 in its base variant. We think the Redmi Note 10S is the most balanced device with its great camera, AMOLED display, and powerful chipset. But with the Redmi Note 10 5G you can get 5G and a better chipset, so do not underestimate it. You should opt for the Redmi Note 10 only if you need to save money as much as possible.

 

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10

PROS

  • IP53 splash resistant
  • Stereo speakers
  • 33W fast charging
  • Good price

CONS

  • No 5G

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S

PROS

  • IP53 splash resistant
  • Better cameras
  • Stereo speakers
  • 33W fast charging

CONS

  • No 5G

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G

PROS

  • 5G
  • Good hardware
  • Wider display
  • 90 Hz refresh rate

CONS

  • IPS display
  • Slower charging speeds

 

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