If we’re told to pick the best budget devices out there, two of the devices stand out particularly due to their competitive specs. They’re nothing but, the Blackview and Redmi 10X 4G. Perhaps the two close rivals share similar specs and are equally eligible for the best affordable device crown. Nonetheless, let’s have a deeper look and see if one has an edge over the other or not.
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As said, the Redmi 10X 4G and Blackview A100 share similar features. For instance, both of them come with 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM, slim profile, lightweight and priced roughly $200 or less. But what about their difference?
Blackview A100 vs Redmi 10X 4G
Camera
Autofocus: Dual Pixel vs PDAF
We found a notable difference between Blackview A100 and Redmi 10X 4G in the autofocus ability. Blackview A100 boasts Dual Pixel AF, and Redmi 10X 4G features PDAF (Phase Detection Autofocus). For the unversed, Dual Pixel AF is an advanced technology over PDAF, delivering a greater ability to maintain focus on fast-moving objects. Therefore, in most cases, whether the subject is moving or you’re moving, Dual Pixel AF allows you to capture every split second while maintaining uncompromising quality.
Dual Pixel technology is employed mostly in flagship smartphones. Blackview being a budget phone and having the advanced autofocus is indeed a leg up. Not only the Dual Pixel, but the presence of VCM ((Voice Coil Motor) system in the Blackview makes it more stable. Due to the closed-loop VCM, the stills taken with A100 should deliver a much faster focusing speed and shake compensation.
Megapixel Count and Pixel Size Comparison
A higher megapixel doesn’t guarantee better picture quality. The case is similar higher. Although the Redmi 10X 4G features a higher 48MP rear camera with the Samsung GM1 sensor, the 12 MP Sony IMX362 sensor on Blackview A100 is proven to output better picture quality.
According to the expert opinion, the GM1 in the Redmi phone is a 48MP image sensor but with 12M output, and its pixel size is just 0.8µm. The GM1 with Tetrapixel technology mimics big pixels to take brighter pictures by adopting Quad Bayer pixel arrangement, which can combine four 0.8μm pixels into one by four-in-one pixel technology.
Meanwhile, Blackview A100 with Sony IMX362 sensor features actual 1.4µm large pixels, which absorb more light and information about that light than smaller pixels to deliver pictures with more accuracy and fine details.
Besides, in order to bring more clarity to your photos and videos, Blackview A100 supports HDR. It is not a simple task for a phone to perform well in both photography and videography. Blackview A100’s HDR works not only with photos but also works with videos. This is a great feature that most affordable phones do not support.
Display
The Blackview A100 has a larger 6.67″ 1080*2400 FHD+ display compared to the Redmi phone’s 6.53″ 2340 x 1080 FHD+ display. And according to the internal testing, Blackview A100 outputs maximum peak brightness than the Redmi contender.
On top of that, the Blackview adopts a more modern punch-hole display technology, providing an immersive experience. So, in the display department, again the A100 scores.
Build Quality, Design and Appearance
The Blackview has a side-mounted fingerprint, making the rear side clean and professional. Blackview A100’s back cover adopts similar technology to that of OPPO’s crystal diamond processing, making it shine in different angles as the light interferes.
Unlike Redmi 10X 4G, Blackview A100’s back cover is smooth and not at all a fingerprint magnet. Nowadays, there is no point in discussing the front display appearance of the devices as they’re identical with the display extending to the edges.
In terms of overall design and aesthetics, the Blackview puts the Redmi in the back row.
To Conclude
In the comparison we did, clearly, you can infer that the Blackview A100 outperforms the Redmi counterpart and even other popular budget phones in multiple aspects. It feels a generation ahead by combining powerful cameras with attractive and practical design. Significantly, Blackview A100 is now available at just $139.99, making it way affordable and the best choice than the competition.
If interested, you may purchase the device from the official website or AliExpress now.
