Redmi Note 10 Pro is arguably one of the best smartphones Xiaomi has ever released. The product, which also goes by Redmi Note 10 Pro Max in India, recently reached its end of software support.

Having been released in early 2021, the device received two Android and MIUI updates over the years. It debuted with Android 11-based MIUI 12 and currently boots MIUI 14 based on Android 13.

This means the handset is only a generation behind in terms of software. So what about hardware?

The phone’s specs still match those of the newer models in the segment. The only notable downsides are that it is limited to 4G and the chipset is comparatively slower.

So does that mean you should upgrade? We try to answer this question in this article.

Why you should not upgrade your Redmi Note 10 Pro?

The Redmi Note 10 Pro (aka Redmi Note 10 Pro Max) shook the budget smartphone category when it was introduced. In fact, there hasn’t been any handset like it until the Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G, which is somewhat similar.

The phone is still usable today. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 732 chipset inside it can easily handle all the current-gen applications and the future ones even if you have the base 6GB RAM variant.

You wouldn’t run into app compatibility issues as the device boots only a year old Android 13. You will be missing out on the latest security patches, however, that’s not a concern unless there’s a serious vulnerability, which is rare.

As for specs, most products in the segment still have a similar feature set as the Redmi Note 10 Pro 3 years later. 

Your smartphone already flaunts an excellent 120Hz AMOLED display with 1200 nits peak brightness level and HDR10+ support. It has a capable 108MP primary camera, a useful 8MP ultrawide unit, and a 5MP telemacro snapper.

That’s not all, it comes with Dolby Atmos-supported dual stereo speakers to further improve the media experience. There are also a 3.5mm headphone jack and a MicroSD card slot, which are rarely found on newer phones. 

Finally, the handset is backed by a large 5,020mAh battery with respectable 33W charging support. Even if your battery has degraded, you can replace it at a nominal cost. We can say the same for the rear glass panel if it is broken.

Why you should upgrade your Redmi Note 10 Pro?

We could only think of one solid reason why you should upgrade your Redmi Note 10 Pro. And that is you are bored with your current phone after 3 years of usage and want to try something more premium.

If you want to upgrade just for 5G, we are sorry to say that you will get a similar or only slightly better experience with newer smartphones in the same price segment. You will find notable differences only when you spend more than what you paid for your Redmi Note 10 Pro years ago.

That was our factual answer. But we do have some nitpicks as to why you may want to upgrade.

Redmi Note 10 Pro’s charging speed is not slow but there are newer devices with even more faster charging standards. These latest handsets are also a bit faster and support 5G.

There’s a chance you might also like the camera processing on these newer phones, thanks to better ISP and algorithm. However, this is difficult to know without experiencing the latest devices yourself.

Lastly, you want more internal storage, which can be only realized by investing in any of the latest smartphones.

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Redmi Note 10 Pro was one of the best smartphones of its time. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G SOC, the smartphone was positioned in the mid-segment and had better specifications than many competitors. Almost 3 years have passed since 2021. We are now in 2024 and the Chinese tech giant is ending update support for the Redmi Note 10 Pro / Max. Although this is sad, it should be remembered that every device has a certain life cycle.

Redmi Note 10 Pro / Max, EOL

Today Xiaomi added the Redmi Note 10 Pro / Max to the EOS (end-of-support) list. After that, the smartphone will not even receive any security patches. Redmi Note 10 Pro models normally had a chance to receive the HyperOS update, but due to unfortunate circumstances, this was completely forgotten. The Note 10 Pro Max has not received updates in India for a long time because it was thought that a motherboard problem could damage the device. So Xiaomi is trying to move away from the Note 10 Pro / Max. Of course, this applies to the Indian version of the product. This is not the situation with the global version of the Redmi Note 10 Pro.

Over time, many models will be added to the Xiaomi EOS list, so be careful if you are using a model that has not received a security update! Because the device manufacturer has officially stopped providing support and this has caused security vulnerabilities. If you want to have a more reliable experience, you can switch to one of the high-end Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO models.

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The sub-20K INR price segment (~$250) continues to be the hottest category in the Indian smartphone market in terms of sales. However, the products aren’t as interesting to tech enthusiasts as they used to be earlier.

The Redmi Notes were once the de facto option for no matter who. While the Realme numbers were an alternative.

With an increase in prices, these product lineups left a big shoe to fill in for others. But that never happened until now

Recently, Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G went official in India. Historically, Narzo phones have offered better value than their cousin Realme number series.

That’s no different this time either. In fact, I would say the Narzo series has one-upped its game.

In my opinion, Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G is the first interesting sub-20K INR smartphone after the hugely popular Redmi Note 10 Pro from 2021. Here’s why I think this way.

What made Redmi Note 10 Pro special?

Most premium smartphones are best at everything the brand can offer. On the other hand, in the budget category, phones shine in one or a few categories.

Therefore, you get lots of options as each device caters to a different audience. But once in a while, there are some products that excel in almost everything in their segment. The Redmi Note 10 Pro was one of those handsets.

It not only just had an AMOLED display but one with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1200 nits peak brightness level, and HDR10+ support. The device was powered by the most powerful 4G-only Qualcomm mid-range chipset — Snapdragon 732G.

Further, it came with a 108MP primary camera and a 5MP telemacro camera. Both these sensors were unheard of in this segment.  It also housed Doldby Atmo-supported dual stereo speakers and a large 5,020mAh battery with support for 33W wired charging.

Finally, it had a premium look and feel with a frosted glass back build.

Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G is similar to Redmi Note 10 Pro in many ways

What we said about the Redmi Note 10 Pro also applies to Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G to a great extent. Simply put, we can consider Narzo as the 5G version of Note.

The Narzo 70 Pro 5G has the brightest display in its segment with 2000 nits local peak brightness level. The screen-to-body ratio is not the best but not so far behind at 92.65% compared to Redmi Note 13’s 93.3%.

The handset’s primary highlights are its design and cameras. It is one of the few phones in the segment with a glass back and that too with a dual-tone finish (matte and glossy).

Most importantly, it has a flagship-grade Sony IMX890 primary camera with OIS. It is the first and the only device in its segment to feature this sensor.

The handset is powered by a Dimensity 7050 chip, which is only slower than the Dimensity 7200 SoC present inside its direct competitor iQOO Z9 5G. While in other departments, Narzo aces over iQOO with features like 67W wired charging and others mentioned above.

In other words, just like the Redmi Note 10 Pro, the Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G caters to all types of consumers, including enthusiasts.

But there’s one notable difference

The Redmi Note 10 Pro was a multi-channel product. In simpler words, it was available widely across both offline and online channels. Thus, it not only had more reach but also several financing options to make it approachable to more consumers.

Whereas the Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G is an online-esclusive product. It is only sold through Realme.com and Amazon. Thus, its reach is about half as that of Redmi Note 10 Pro.

Therefore, I don’t think that the Realme smartphone will be as popular as Redmi despite being the best product in the sub-20K INR price segment

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The Redmi Note 10 Pro was arguably the best smartphone in its price range when it was launched in 2021. In fact, the device is so good that Xiaomi re-released it earlier this year in select markets as Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G with some tweaks.

However, this phone is plagued with issues, especially in India where it goes by Redmi Note 10 Pro Max. The country also got a toned-down version called Redmi Note 10 Pro with a different primary camera. Even this has the same issues.

Both these handsets run the same software builds. And for some reason, they haven’t received system updates for months.

Recently, Xiaomi started rolling out a new update (V14.0.7.0) for the Redmi Note 10 Pro global variant. This OTA software update arrives within 3 months from the last one (V14.0.4.0), which was released in July.

On the other hand, the Indian variant still runs V14.0.1.0. This version of the software was released in March for the global variant and in April for India. The global variant also received  V14.0.2.0 in April, which never reached the Indian version along with the other two releases discussed above.

In simper words, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max and Redmi Note 10 Pro have not received a single system update in India since April. Whereas, the global model got three builds during these six months.

Xiaomi has officially not clarified this discrimination so far. However, we believe this could be due to the hardware issues faced by users by installing new MIUI updates.

Multiple users of Redmi Note 10 Pro and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max in India have been affected by software updates since the phones made their debut in the country. I personally know 3 people who are affected and it was me who recommended the handset to them in the first place.

Xiaomi answered this widespread issue with an additional year of warranty in May. This announcement came a month after the company released the last OTA software update for the devices.

All in all, it seems like Xiaomi has yet to fix the hardware failures caused by new MIUI updates. This could be the only plausible reason we could think of the lack of new software updates for the Indian variant.

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Recently, Xiaomi unveiled the 4G version of the Redmi Note 12 Pro. This device is nothing but a repacked Redmi Note 10 Pro (aka Redmi Note 10 Pro Max).

The phone has been re-released in the market two years after its initial release. Thankfully, the company has made some changes to the handset instead of re-launching the exact same product.

The Redmi Note 12 Pro not only arrives with a new design but also brings a couple of new features. Thus, it is sort of a better product than the already good Redmi Note 10 Pro.

Let’s check out what these new features are and how they make this device unique in its price segment.

Revamped Design

The first thing you will notice is that despite being a rebranded Redmi Note 10, the Redmi Note 12 Pro does not look like one. As it happens, the phone inherits its design from the Redmi Note 11 series.

You may be wondering why it has a Redmi Note 11 design when it is actually called Redmi Note 12 Pro. Because the handset was initially planned to release as Redmi Note 11 Pro 2023.

Personally, I prefer the original Redmi Note 10 Pro design. However, the market seems to like the flat frame design popularised by the iPhones.

Lastly, the smartphone arrives in three colors (black, blue, white, and blue gradient) but it does not come in bronze.

Upgraded Display

The Redmi Note 10 Pro had the best display in its price segment when it was released. Even after two years, its screen is still better than most of the competitors.

Xiaomi has upgraded this panel further by adding support for Dolby Vision. Thus, Redmi Note 12 Pro is currently the only smartphone in the sub-$250 price segment with this feature.

Along with Dolby Atmos-supported dual stereo speakers, users get a well-rounded multimedia experience, especially on Netflix.

For the unaware, the 6.67-inch centered punch-hole AMOLED display offers a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 1200 nits peak brightness level.

Faster Charging

The Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G comes with 67W fast wired charging support instead of 33W. Despite an increase in charging speed, it retains a 5,000mAh battery, which is only 20mAh smaller than the cell inside the Redmi Note 10 Pro.

Like other Chinese OEMs, Xiaomi also bundles the required fast charger in the box. So you don’t have to shell out extra cash like you have to do with Samsung and Apple smartphones.

A Better Redmi Note 10 Pro

All in all, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G is a better product than the original Redmi Note 10 Pro, thanks to the aforementioned changes. But it is still limited to 4G connectivity as it is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 732 chipset.

Thus, if the phone is available in your region and you don’t care about 5G, then the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G should be on your shopping list. 

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Xiaomi India has acknowledged that the latest MIUI update of the Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max may have led to the frequent camera crashes that have been reported by users. Several users of the two smartphones had reported their cameras crashing whenever it was opened. Other users had also reported camera crashes when third-party apps like Instagram and Snapchat were opened.

The MIUI 13 updates for the Redmi Note 10 Pro and Note 10 Pro Max rolled out a few days ago. Redmi India has acknowledged the issue and announced an offer of comprehensive technical support and repairs for all affected devices. The service is available in over 2000 Xiaomi Authorized Service Centers across the subcontinent at no extra cost. Xiaomi India also apologized for the glitch, stressing that it is committed to delivering a user-centric experience beyond customer expectations.

Our service teams will provide comprehensive technical support and repairs at no additional cost.

We regret any inconvenience caused to our users. We are committed to delivering a user-centric experience that exceed our user's expectations. (2/2)

— Redmi India Support (@RedmiSupportIN) September 12, 2022

The camera issue for Redmi Note 10 devices is not the first such incident in recent times. Display issues were reported by Redmi Note 10 owners last December, while motherboard issues were reported for the POCO X3 Pro earlier this year. Xiaomi stated that the display issue was reported in only a small percentage (0.001%) of users. The motherboard issue was also acknowledged, with a free service and an extended 6-month warranty also offered.

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Recently, Xiaomi unveiled the Redmi Note 11 series for international markets. The lineup includes two Pro models, namely Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G. The duo shares almost everything, except for the chip which determines their support for 5G connectivity.

On the other hand, the last year’s international Redmi Note 10 series consists of a single Pro model in just about all markets, except for India. The Redmi Note 10 Pro is known as Redmi Note 10 Pro Max in India. Because the country has an exclusive Redmi Note 10 Pro with a 64MP primary camera instead of a 108MP sensor.

With that out of the way, are the latest Redmi Note 11 Pro smartphones better than the Redmi Note 10 Pro models? We find out the answer to the question in this article.

New design but sidegraded features

The Redmi Note 11 Pro arrives with a different design. The device features a flat frame, however, the material still remains plastic. It retains the rear glass panel and they now flaunt new colors like Atlantic Blue, Polar White, and Graphite Gray. The first hue, in particular, is unique as it mimics water waves.

Whereas, the Redmi Note 10 Pro flaunts the regular curved rear glass design. It comes in classy colors, such as Onyx Gray, Glacier Blue, and Gradient Bronze.

Coming to specs, the two handsets primarily differ only in terms of chipset, camera system, and charging speed. The last-gen model has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G SoC, a 5MP telemacro camera with autofocus, and 33W fast charging support. While the latest-gen phone houses a Mediatek Helio G96 (4G variant)/Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (5G variant) chipset, a 2MP macro camera, and supports 67W fast charging.

Apart from the aforementioned dissimilarities, the Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Redmi Note 11 Pro are basically similar. They sport a 6.67-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, LPDDR4x RAM,  UFS 2.2 storage, 108MP primary camera, 8MP ultra-wide shooter, 16MP selfie snapper, dual stereo speakers, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, MicroSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, and USB Type-C port.

Both run Android 11, however, the newer smartphone comes with MIUI 13. Finally, the battery capacity is nearly identical – 5,000mAh (new) vs 5,020mAh (old).

Is 5G worth it?

The only big upgrade in the Redmi Note 11 Pro is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chip. The silicon not only enables 5G connectivity but also offers better performance. 

The latter is useful for any user. Whereas, 5G is not meant for everyone. Most people still don’t have access to the latest cell network.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G is only recommended for those who are in the vicinity where 5G is the norm. You may wonder what about performance? We have an answer for that too.

The device starts at $329 for 6GB + 64GB. The base variant’s storage is low for today’s standard. So most people would buy the 128GB version, which arrives with either 6GB ($349) or 8GB RAM($379). At this price, if one really cares about performance, then they may be better off with the POCO F3, which costs around the same and also offers 5G.

Old is gold

Considering the above-listed factors, the year-old Redmi Note 10 Pro still sounds like a good deal. It can still take on the Redmi Note 11 Pro. You get the almost same experience for way less price.

Usually, new phones are better than their older counterparts. However, once in a while, due to minute upgrades, the older handsets offer better value for the price tag on them.

Xiaomi set the bar very high with the Redmi Note 10 series. It was expected for the company to face difficulties in upping its game in the next generation. Perhaps, the Redmi Note 12 Pro may arrive as a better successor than the Redmi Note 11 Pro.

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The Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max were launched in India in March. The smartphones debuted in three colors. Now, five months after their release, they are now available in four colors.

Recently, the Redmi Note 10S got a new Cosmic Purple color variant in India. Following that, the more expensive Redmi Note 10 Pro and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max now come in a similar color.

The new colorway for the Redmi Note 10 Pro series in India is called ‘Dark Nebula’. This color option has a glossy finish like the ‘Dark Knight’ color variant. For those unaware, the Glacial Blue and the Vintage Bronze color versions feature a matte finish.

The Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max in Dark Nebula color variant is already up for sale on Mi.com. At present, this colorway is not listed on Amazon India. Maybe, it will be available later since the Cosmic Purple color version of Redmi Note 10S can be purchased from both Mi.com and Amazon India.

Having said that, these smartphones now only come in two storage configurations. That’s because Xiaomi silently discontinued the base 6GB + 64GB variant. Additionally, the 6GB + 128GB version of the Redmi Note 10 Pro has received two price hikes so far.

The Redmi Note 10 Pro series currently retails for the following price tags in India.

• Redmi Note 10 Pro
  • 6GB + 128GB – ₹17,999
  • 8GB + 128GB – ₹18,999
• Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
  • 6GB + 128GB – ₹19,999
  • 8GB + 128GB – ₹21,999

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A few months ago, in March this year, Xiaomi launched its Redmi Note 10 series smartphones in the Indian market, which also included the Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max.

The base model for both of these smartphones packed 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The Redmi Note 10 Pro started at ₹15,999 (~$220) while the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max had a started price of ₹18,999 (~$261).

However, it now appears that the company has discontinued the base model with 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage in the Indian market. This looks like a permanent thing as the model has been removed from the company’s official website.

It still continues to sell two other memory variants — 6GB RAM with 128GB of internal storage and 8GB RAM with 128GB of internal storage. The devices come in three color options — Dark Night, Glacial Blue, and Vintage Bronze.

Since the launch of the Redmi Note 10 series smartphones in the Indian market, the company has increased the pricing of the Pro variant twice by ₹500 each time. Thus, the phone now starts at ₹17,999. The pricing of the standard model has also been increased three times so far.

Both — the Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max come with a 6.67-inch FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) Super AMOLED display with a 120HZ refresh rate and a 2.96mm centered punch-hole.

The panel has a peak brightness of 1200 nits, 45000000:1 contrast ratio, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, TÜV Rheinland certification for low blue light emission, supports HDR10, and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

In the camera department, the Pro model comes with a 64MP (Samsung GW3) primary camera, whereas the Pro Max gets a 108MP (Samsung HM2) main sensor. The remaining cameras on both are the same — an 8MP ultra-wide unit, a 5MP telemacro snapper, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front side, both of them feature a 16MP selfie shooter.

Under the hood, the devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G SoC paired with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. On the connectivity front, they support dual-SIM, 4G, VoLTE, VoWiFi, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, and GNSS. They run the MIUI 12 based on Android 11 and are powered by a 5,020mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Max which generally retails for ₹19,999 is now available at a discounted price of ₹18,999 only as a part of the Great Freedom Festival at Amazon India. Note that this discount coupon of ₹1000 is available as a page clip coupon on the website itself. This deal ends in 9 hours.

Redmi Note 10 Pro Max features a 6.67” Super AMOLED display and a quad-camera setup with a 108MP main camera and 8MP + 5MP + 2MP secondary cameras. The selfie cam is a 16MP front-facing camera. Powered by the Snapdragon 732G Octa-Core processor, Redmi Note 10 Pro Max comes in two memory variants viz: 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB. A massive 5020mAh battery fuels this smartphone which also supports 33W fast charging.

Redmi Note 10 Pro Max which generally retails for ₹19,999, is now available at Amazon India for ₹18,999 only. Please note that this price is applicable only on the 6GB + 128GB, Blue, Grey, and Bronze color variant. This deal ends in 9 hours. So place your orders asap. 

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The Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max are the best Redmi Note smartphones to date. They come with features that were unheard of in the budget segment a couple of years ago. The handsets are now receiving a new system update, which further enhances the user experience.

The Redmi Note 10 Pro series sport dual stereo speakers for an immersive audio experience. With the new system update, the company has further enhanced the experience.

As per a user on Twitter, Xiaomi is rolling out a new OTA update for these phones in India. The latest software update arrives with build number MIUI V12.5.4.0.RKFINXM.

According to the official changelog, the main highlight of the new MIUI build is ‘Dolby effects’. Other than that, it fixes an issue with notifications and bumps up the security patch level to May 2021 when it’s already August.

The screenshots shared by the user confirm that the ‘Dolby effects’ feature is actually ‘Dolby Atmos’ and it also comes with an equalizer. Users can choose any of the default presets or create a customized setting of their own.

The Dolby Atmos on the Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max should work while playing proper Dolby content via both speakers as well as the 3.5mm headphone jack.

The latest system update for these smartphones is being rolled out in batches in India for the past couple of weeks. Therefore, it might take some time to reach every unit. Unfortunately, it’s not known whether other regional variants will be getting this feature.

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Xiaomi India unveiled the Redmi Note 10 series in India in early March. The handsets went on sale starting in the middle of that month. Initially, the company only introduced three models. A fourth model launched in the country in mid-May. Three months after the series debut in India, it has achieved a sales record.

According to the official Twitter accounts of Redmi India and Manu Kumar Jain (Managing Director of Xiaomi India), the Redmi Note 10 series sold over 2 million units in India. The company has managed to sell 3,000 crores+ worth of Redmi Note 10 series smartphones within three months from its initial debut.

These figures are indeed outstanding. Mr. Jain also says that if the Redmi Note was a separate independent brand, it would have been the third or fourth-largest smartphone brand in India.

Unlike in China, Xiaomi is known for its Redmi brand in India, especially the Redmi Note series. Therefore, it is not surprising to learn the sales milestone accomplished by the Redmi Note 10 series in a short period of time despite the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in the country.

The Redmi Note 10 lineup in India includes four devices, namely Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10S, Redmi Note 10 Pro, and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max. The Redmi Note 10 5G is not sold in the region because of the availability of POCO M3 Pro 5G, which is essentially the same phone.

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Last week, Xiaomi started rolling out MIUI 12.5 update for Redmi Note 10 Pro/Pro Max Mi Pilot Testers in India. Now, this update is available for the general public as well. That’s not all, the MIUI 12.5 stable update has been also released for other regional variants of the Redmi Note 10 Pro.

The Redmi Note 10 Pro Max sold in India is actually known as the Redmi Note 10 Pro in other markets. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 10 Pro available in India is basically the same device with a 64MP main camera instead of a 108MP sensor. All three phones run identical software. However, there are multiple regional MIUI builds for them. 

These smartphones debuted with MIUI 12 based on Android 11. But now, they have begun to receive MIUI 12.5 update with the following build numbers.

• Global – V12.5.1.0.RKFMIXM
• India – V12.5.1.0.RKFINXM
• EU – V12.5.1.0.RKFEUXM

As you can see from the list above, the MIUI 12.5 stable update for the Redmi Note 10 Pro (Max) is currently live for the Global, Indian, and European variants. The update should be available for other remaining variants in the coming days.

Having said that, it is worth noting that even for the above-mentioned three regional variants, the MIUI 12.5 update is being rolled out in batches. Hence, it may take some time to reach all the units.

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Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max in India in March. These smartphones debuted with MIUI 12 based on Android 11. Yesterday, reports started pouring in that the duo has begun to receive the MIUI 12.5 update in the country. But unfortunately, that’s not the case.

A few weeks back, Xiaomi recruited testers for MIUI 12.5 in global markets. The company calls these testers ‘Mi Pilot Testers’. The Chinese smartphone maker recruits new ‘Pilot Testers’ every now and then as it no longer releases MIUI Global Beta builds.

For those unaware, up until mid-2019, Xiaomi used to release weekly MIUI Global Beta builds. But right now, these weekly builds are limited to China.

Hence, the only way to experience new MIUI features officially before anyone in international markets is to enroll in the Mi Pilot testing program. These testers receive exclusive builds that can be only installed on their registered Xiaomi, Redmi, or POCO smartphone with their ‘Mi Account’ logged in.

Others can install these builds unofficially. Interested users will need to unlock their phone’s bootloader and install a custom recovery for this purpose. Although this does not void warranty, we advise you not to follow this if you don’t know what you are doing.

Coming back to the topic, the MIUI 12.5 build (V12.5.1.0.RKFINXM) that has been released for the Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max right now in India is solely for ‘Mi Pilot Testers’. In simpler words, the update is not available for the general public.

We are not sure when Xiaomi will be releasing MIUI 12.5 for these phones. But whenever the company does, it will be rolled out in batches as ‘Stable Beta’ (limited rollout), followed by ‘Stable’ (final release) to everyone.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note series of devices are popular in most of the markets they get released. A recent example would be the 500 Crore INR($68 million)sales of the Redmi Note 10 series in India within two weeks. Similarly, the Note devices are also popular in the custom ROM development community. Accordingly, the LineageOS 18.1 (Unofficial) custom ROM is now available for the Redmi Note 10 Pro / Pro Max devices.

Xiaomi generally helps developers by releasing the kernel source code of its device as soon as it gets launched. Similarly, it did for the Redmi Note 10 Pro series last month and as a result, we now have the LineageOS 18.1 for Redmi Note 10 Pro and Note 10 Pro Max.

It’s worth noting that LineageOS 18.1 recently went official but the ROM build for the Redmi Note 10 Pro / Pro Max is currently unofficial. This means, the builds are initial and aren’t maintained by someone from the official ROM development team.

However, the ROM is open-source and some of the other developers are bound to take advantage of it and support devices unofficially. Anyway, the LineageOS 18.1 based on Android 11 builds for both Redmi Note 10 Pro and Note 10 Pro Max seem to be working fine except for a few bugs.

All the essentials like the boot, Wi-Fi, Calls, SMS, Mobile Data, VoWifi, Camera, Audio, and others are working as per XDA Senior Member grewal09. However, the build seems to have issues in double-tap to wake and SELinux is set to permissive so keep that in mind.

As we have reported in the kernel source article, the devices have similar specs, so the custom ROM build is unified for both the Global and Indian versions. Therefore, you will have to flash the respective firmware and vendor of your regions(eg. EEA/ India) to avoid fatal problems.

You can refer to the XDA community forum post to find the detailed instructions for flashing the custom ROM.

The Redmi Note 10 Pro / Max runs Android 11 OS out of the box but they don’t have the latest MIUI 12.5. However, they are present on Xiaomi’s official list of eligible devices scheduled to get the update.

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Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 10 series in India in early March. The lineup for the country includes a total of three devices – Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro, and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max. A month after their launch, the company has released an official screen protector for the Pro models.

Xiaomi India introduced Mi Protective Glass, an official screen protector for the first time after the launch of the Redmi Note 8 Pro. This accessory was also made available for the vanilla Redmi Note 8, Redmi Note 9 Pro, and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max.

Now, the Xiaomi Mi Protective Glass has been also launched for the Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max. This accessory is already up for sale on Mi.com for ₹399. It should be also available at Mi Home stores across the country.

Talking about features, this accessory features ‘Accessory Glass by Corning’. It has a total of six layers, namely oleophobic coating, tempered glass layer, optical clear adhesive coating, anti-burst film layer, silicon adhesive coating layer, and release liner.

Xiaomi claims that with an additional ion-exchange process and 9H hardness, the Mi Protective Glass offers 5x protection against scratches and drops. Lastly, this official accessory measures 0.4mm in thickness.

Last but not least, the Xiaomi Mi Protective Glass for the Redmi Note 10 series with model number MTG0010P ships with a microfiber cloth, a wipe set, and an instruction manual.

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The Redmi Note 10 series has seen great success in India. In just the first two weeks of the lineup beginning sales, the company managed to cross sales worth 500 Crore INR (roughly 68 million US Dollars).

The Chinese tech giant made the announcement regarding the explosive sales of its Note 10, Note 10 Pro, and Note 10 Pro Max. Sneha Tainwala, Business Head of the company’s Indian unit stated that “With each Redmi Note device, we have taken a step forward to bring innovation for everyone. As a result the Note Series continues to be a bonafide choice in the mid-premium segment, for the Indian consumer. We launched our 10th generation of Redmi Note series with an aim to bring a revolutionary change in the segment by taking every important piece of technology.”

The official further added that “With the launch of these devices, we have taken a quantum leap across all important aspects such as camera, display, and performance making this by far the most revolutionary and most demanded smartphones in the country.  We are overwhelmed with the response we have received from our Mi fans within the first fifteen days of sale and would like to take this opportunity to thank our Mi Fans for the love they have showered on us. We hope to continue and deliver on our commitment of bringing high-end technologies at affordable price-points.”

The Note 10 series is part of the company’s popular mid range handset lineup. The lineup houses Qualcomm Snapdragon series processors and is an attractive buy for its lucrative pricing. So it arrives as no surprise that the smartphone maker saw great sales of the new devices.

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At the moment, Xiaomi, Realme, and OPPO are the most interesting brands in the global market when it comes to budget phones. The latest affordable phones released by these three brands embrace a lot of price segments: today, we want to talk about the midrange. The Redmi Note 10 was recently announced in the Indian market with the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max as the most advanced variant of the lineup. It has several competitors from other brands: among the latest ones sold in the same price range, we got the Realme X7 5G and OPPO F19 Pro. Here is a comparison between their specifications.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Max vs Realme X7 5G vs OPPO F19 Pro

Design

The most attractive design belongs to the OPPO F19 Pro. Despite it is not built with premium materials, it is more suggestive because it is thinner, it is a lighter phone and it even comes with a higher screen-to-body ratio than Realme X7 5G. OPPO phones are always a warranty when it comes to aesthetics and the company is very careful about details. While OPPO F19 Pro offers the most attractive design, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is more interesting in terms of build quality, since it comes with the IP52 certification making it dust resistant and splash resistant. But it has bigger dimensions and it is thicker and heavier.

Display

If you need the most advanced display, then you should go for the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max without thinking twice. First of all, it has a high refresh rate: up to 120 Hz, while Realme X7 5G and OPPO F19 Pro come with a standard refresh rate. Further, it has the HDR10 certification for better image quality on streaming platforms, as well as a higher 1200 nits peak brightness. There is no challenge: besides being a wider panel, the display of the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is superior. However, you still get a very good experience with the AMOLED panels found on the Realme X7 5G and the OPPO F19 Pro.

Hardware/Software

The hardware king here is the Realme X7 5G. It is the only one to feature 5G connectivity and it has a stronger processor: the Dimensity 800U by MediaTek, which is actually comparable to the Snapdragon 765G by Qualcomm. The chipset is paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage. Right after, we got the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max powered by the Snapdragon 732G paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and UFS 2.2 native storage. The OPPO F19 Pro has the weakest chipset: the Helio P95. All the phones run Android 11 out of the box.

Camera

The camera of the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is actually superior thanks to a 108 MP main sensor. With the Realme X7 5G you get an inferior 64 MP main camera, while the OPPO F19 Pro has an even worse 48 MP sensor. None of these devices is a camera phone, but the closest one to a real camera phone is Redmi Note 10 Pro Max. It even comes with a better 5 MP macro camera. When it comes to selfies, Realme X7 5G wins with its 32 MP front snapper.

Battery

Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is the best even when it comes to battery life, thanks to its bigger 5020 mAh battery. But the Realme X7 5G is able to charge faster thanks to 65W fast charging technology.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Max, Realme X7 5G and OPPO F19 Pro: Price

The starting price of the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is Rs. 19999, Realme X7 5G begins from the same price, while OPPO F19 Pro starts from Rs. 21,490. If we only consider the specifications (and not the design) it makes no sense to choose OPPO F19 Pro with these prices. The Realme X7 5G is the best for those who care about 5G and performance, but Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is the best overall because it features a better display, cameras, and battery.

• Read More: Redmi Note 10 vs Note 10 Pro vs Note 10 Pro Max: Specs Comparison

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Max vs Realme X7 5G vs OPPO F19 Pro: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Max

PROS

• IP52 dust resistant and splash resistant
• Wider display
• Better screen
• Stereo speakers
• IR blaster
• Bigger battery
• Great cameras

CONS

• Dimensions

Realme X7 5G

PROS

• 5G
• Great performance
• Faster charging (65W)
• Best selfie camera

CONS

• Nothing particular

OPPO F19 Pro

PROS

• Thinner and lighter
• Good price
• Wider availability

CONS

• Inferior hardware

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Last week, Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 10 series for global markets. The lineup includes a total of five devices. They are yet to go on sale but the company has already released the kernel source code for the Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max.

For those unaware, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max announced for India is called Redmi Note 10 Pro in other markets. However, the Redmi Note 10 Pro unveiled in India is exclusive to the region as of now. All three phones have a common codename – ‘sweet’.

Their individual codenames are as listed below.

• Redmi Note 10 Pro (Global) – sweetpro
• Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (India) – sweetin_pro
• Redmi Note 10 Pro (India) – sweetin

Since these phones have identical specs except for the primary camera, they use a common kernel. Hence, they basically run the same MIUI build with regional changes.

This means custom ROMs for these three smartphones should be available in a unified flavor. In other words, they will have common custom ROM builds.

Hence, the new Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max have a chance of becoming the most popular Redmi Note devices in the custom ROM community after the Redmi Note 5 Pro (aka Redmi  Note 5 AI Dual Camera).

In case you do not know, the Redmi Note series has always been popular in third-party software development. But that streak broke with the past few generations due to multiple devices in the series and varied availability across regions.

Now, as the same device with a common kernel is sold in all the regions with some minor tweaks and different names, we can expect more custom ROMs, kernels, and other mods once developers get access to these smartphones.

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Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 10 series in India and other Global markets on March 4. The sales of the devices are expected to begin Globally in a couple of days and from March 16 in India. Ahead of this, Xiaomi has released an official teardown of the Redmi Note 10 Pro/ Redmi Note 10 Pro Max.

In the YouTube video, released by Xiaomi officially, the device being torn down is the Gradient Bronze variant of the Global Redmi Note 10 Pro. We already know that the device is the almost same as the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max in India.

The video begins with removing the back panel cover and showing the rear of the device. Here, we see three parts already- The top portion with processor, storage, camera, one of the dual speakers, battery at the center, and the bottom part.

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First, the top inside portion of the rear panel that has the camera and CPU cover, along with the side frame is removed. This also has the connection to the Arc side-fingerprint sensor. As we all know, the LED Flash is beside the camera setup and here, it looks like Xiaomi has soldered it onto the motherboard.

Moving on, we see the huge 108MP Samsung HM2 sensor along with ultra-wide, Telemacro, and depth sensor. Do note that all of them are placed separately and not as a single module. The top portion also has IR blaster, 3.5mm audio jack.

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At the center resides the single 16MP selfie camera which is revealed by turning the top portion of the arrangement. Speaking of which, the inverted top portion shows the CPU, LPDDR4x RAM, covered in metal plate, and SIM card tray.

Also, one of the Stereo speakers/receiving unit is actually fixed to the mid-frame and not the top portion we saw above. After, this, decoupling the battery from the center position shows us the manufacturer in detail. The rated 4,920mAh/Typical 5,020mAh Li-ion Polymer battery is made by China’s Sunwoda Electronics Co Ltd.,

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Last but not the least, we see the display and the bottom portion. Here, the bottom port has the other speaker, Type-C port, Z-Axis linear vibration motor, and is connected via a long ribbon cable to the motherboard.

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Today, Xiaomi has officially announced the Redmi Note 10 series for both the Indian market and the global market. In India, the new series includes three devices: Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro, and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max. Among their killer features, you get great AMOLED displays, Snapdragon chipsets, and big batteries, as well as a stunning camera in the most advanced variant. A lot of potential buyers are trying to learn the differences between the three variants in order to choose the best for their needs. That is exactly the purpose of the article: in this specs comparison, we will highlight the differences between Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro, and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Max

Design

The look of the Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro, and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is exactly the same. They come with a rectangular camera module on the back, a punch-hole display with a hole placed centrally, a flat design, and a side-mounted fingerprint reader. But there are two important differences between the vanilla Redmi Note 10 and the Pro variants. The first is the material used for the rear side: while the Redmi Note 10 has a plastic back, the Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Pro Max have a glass back. Further, the Redmi Note 10 is a more compact device thanks to its smaller screen. At the same time, it is thicker in order to contain a battery with a similar capacity to the Pro variants.

Display

The Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max are equipped with the same display: a Super AMOLED panel with a diagonal of 6.67 inches, the HDR10 certification, and a 120 Hz refresh rate. The one that differs is again the vanilla Redmi Note 10: it has an AMOLED display just like the bigger siblings, but it lacks a high refresh rate and it has a lower peak brightness. So you get an inferior experience, but still, a very nice display given that it is an AMOLED panel.

Hardware/Software

The three variants differ for the processor user: the Redmi Note 10 has the lowest-end chipset. We are talking about the Snapdragon 678. Still a mid-range chipset with good performance, but inferior to the Snapdragon 732G mounted on the Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max. The Pro variants also offer better memory configuration as they pack up to 8 GB of RAM, while you can only get the vanilla Note 10 with 4 or 6 GB of RAM. The internal storage goes up to 128 GB (UFS 2.2) and, unfortunately, all the phones lack 5G connectivity.

Camera

Xiaomi equipped each device from the Redmi Note 10 series with a different main camera. The Redmi Note 10 gets a 48 MP sensor, the Redmi Note 10 Pro has a 64 MP camera, and the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is the amazing one with its 108 MP main sensor. In each case, we are talking about affordable camera phones, but the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is the closest one to the flagships with its good Samsung 108 MP camera. With the Redmi Note 10 Pro and Pro Max, you also get a better macro camera than the vanilla Note 10 (8 MP vs 5 MP), as well as a better selfie camera (16 MP vs 13 MP).

Battery

Redmi Note 10 packs a 5000 mAh battery, while Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Pro Max are equipped with 5020 mAh batteries. The phones should be very close in terms of battery life and they offer similar charging speeds with their 33W charging technology.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro, and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max: Price

Redmi Note 10 starts from €138/$165 in India, Redmi Note 10 Pro has a €184/$220 starting price, and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max begins at €218/$261. If you do not care about having a stunning rear camera, Redmi Note 10 Pro is enough for you, otherwise, go for the Pro Max. The Redmi Note 10 is for those who, besides not needing great cameras, do not even need a 120 Hz refresh rate. It has a lower-end chipset as well, but the performance difference is not huge.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Max: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10

PROS

• More affordable
• More compact
• Lighter

CONS

• Inferior hardware
• Inferior cameras

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro

PROS

• Same display as the Note 10 Pro Max
• 120 Hz refresh rate
• Good quality price ratio
• Glass back

CONS

• Nothing particular

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Max

PROS

• Great 120 Hz display
• Best cameras
• Glass back

CONS

• Price

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As expected, Xiaomi has officially launched the Redmi Note 10 series in India. The lineup includes a total of three devices, namely Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro, and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max. They flaunt Super AMOLED displays, Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs, 33W fast charging, up to 108MP camera, and more Let’s take a look at their entire specs and features along with pricing and availability.

Redmi Note 10 Specifications and Features

The vanilla Redmi Note 10 sports a 6.43-inch FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) Super AMOLED display with a 3.54mm centered punch-hole, 60Hz refresh rate, up to 1,100 nits peak brightness level, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 4500000:1 contrast ratio, and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 SoC paired with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage.

Unlike the Pro models, the back of this phone is made of polycarbonate but it retains a similar-styled camera array design. The quad-camera setup includes a 48MP (Sony IMX582) primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, a 2MP macro shooter, and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies and video calls, it comes with a 13MP snapper.

Connectivity options on this handset include dual-SIM, 4G, VoLTE, VoWiFi, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth, and GNSS (GPS/AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou). It also features all the required sensors like an accelerometer, 360° ambient light sensor, compass, proximity sensor, and gyroscope.

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Other features of the smartphone are self-cleaning dual stereo speakers, dual microphones, 3.5mm headphone jack, Hi-Res Audio certification, dedicated MicroSD card slot (up to 512GB), IR blaster, Z-axis vibration motor, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 5,000mAh battery, 33W fast charging, MIUI 12 based on Android 11, and three colors (Shadow Black, Aqua Green, Frost White).

Lastly, the Redmi Note 10 measures 160.46 x 74.5 x 8.3mm in dimensions and weighs 178.8g.

Redmi Note 10 Pro/Pro Max Specifications and Features

The Redmi Note 10 Pro and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max have an identical set of specifications, except for the rear camera setup. The Pro comes with a 64MP (Samsung GW3) primary camera, whereas the Pro Max gets a 108MP (Samsung HM2) main sensor. The remaining cameras on both are an 8MP ultra-wide unit, a 5MP telemacro snapper, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 16MP selfie shooter.

On the front, the duo flaunts a 6.67-inch FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) Super AMOLED display with a 120HZ refresh rate and a 2.96mm centered punch-hole. The panel has a peak brightness of 1200 nits, 45000000:1 contrast ratio, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, TÜV Rheinland certification for low blue light emission, supports HDR10, and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Interestingly, Xiaomi has opted to place the fingerprint sensor on the power button instead of below the screen.

Further, the back of the phones features an unspecified frosted (matte) glass panel and a new camera array design. The devices come in three color finishes, namely Vintage Bronze, Glacial Blue, and Dark Night.

Bot the handsets are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G SoC paired with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. On the connectivity front, they support dual-SIM, 4G, VoLTE, VoWiFi, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, and GNSS (GPS/AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou). They also sport all the essential sensors like an accelerometer, proximity sensor, compass, 360° ambient light sensor, and gyroscope

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Other features of these smartphones include a 3.5mm headphone jack, self-cleaning dual stereo speakers, dual microphones, Hi-Res Audio certification, dedicated MicroSD card slot (up to 512GB), IR blaster, Z-axis vibration motor, IP52-certification for splash resistance, USB Type-C port, 5,020mAh battery, 33W fast charging, and MIUI 12 based on Android 11.

Last but not least, the Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max measure 164.5 x 76.15 x 8.1mm in dimensions and weigh 192g.

Redmi Note 10 Series Pricing and Availability

The Redmi Note 10 series will retail for the following price tags in India.

• Redmi Note 10

• • 4GB + 64GB – ₹11,999 ($165)
  • 6GB + 128GB – ₹13,999 ($192)

• Redmi Note 10 Pro

• • 6GB + 64GB – ₹15,999 ($220)
  • 6GB + 128GB – ₹16,999 ($234)
  • 8GB + 128GB – ₹18,999 ($261)

• Redmi Note 10 Pro Max

• • 6GB + 64GB – ₹18,999 ($261)
  • 6GB + 128GB – ₹19,999 ($275)
  • 8GB + 128GB – ₹21,999 ($302)

All three smartphones can be purchased from Mi.com, Amazon India, Mi Home stores, Mi Studio stores, and offline partner retailer stores. Interested customers can avail a ₹1,500 discount using an ICICI Bank credit card.

Their first sales are scheduled for the following dates at 12 PM.

• Redmi Note 10 – March 16
• Redmi Note 10 Pro – March 17
• Redmi Note 10 Pro Max – March 18

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Xiaomi will launch the Redmi Note 10 series of devices in India & other global markets on March 4. Until recently, the company had managed to keep the details hidden fairly safely. However, thanks to the leaks we have some information on the specs, features of the devices.

Besides, Xiaomi itself has come forward in the last week to confirm features that weren’t seen on the series before. Accordingly, the devices will have an AMOLED display and cameras up to 108MP resolution. Speaking of which, leaks so far say that Redmi Note 10 series will have three devices- 

• Redmi Note 10
• Redmi Note 10 Pro
• Redmi Note 10 Pro Max

Here, there is a possibility that Redmi Note 10 Pro Max could launch in Europe as the Redmi Note 10 Pro similar to what happened last year. With that out of the mind, let’s look at the expected specs, features, and price of the device.

Redmi Note 10 Series: Design

Xiaomi has kept the front of the Redmi Note 10 series pretty much the same as before. Only the base variant swaps from top-left (on Redmi Note 9 India) to a centered punch-hole.

However, the major change is in the panel itself. The entire series is getting an AMOLED this time. At the back, Xiaomi seems to have taken inspiration from Redmi K40 and Xiaomi Mi 11 for the quad-camera layout.

Also, a leaked video says that the base variant has a polycarbonate back panel but we need to wait for official info to confirm it. Other features include Corning Gorilla Glass protection, IP52 splash resistance, dual-Speaker grille(each on top & bottom), dedicated microSD slot, 3.5mm audio jack, Type-C charging port, IR blaster.

Redmi Note 10 series: Expected Specifications and Features

Redmi Note 10

• 6.43-inch AMOLED Display
• Snapdragon 678 chipset 
• 48MP Quad Cameras(incl. Ultra-wide, macro sensors)
• 13MP selfie shooter
• Dual Stereo speakers, IR blaster, side-mounted fingerprint
• MIUI 12 based on Android 11
• 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging
• 4/6GB RAM, 64/128GB storage
• Colors: Onyx Gray, Lake Green, Pebble White

Redmi Note 10 Pro

• 6.67-inch AMOLED display(120Hz refresh rate)
• Snapdragon 732G chipset
• Quad-cameras with 64MP/108MP main lens(India/Global respectively)
  • 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP Super Macro, 2MP depth
• 16MP front camera(for India/Global respectively)
• Dual Stereo speakers, IR blaster
• 5,020mAh battery with 33W fast charging
• MIUI 12 based on Android 11
• 6/8GB RAM, 64/128GB storage
• Colors: Blue, Gray/Black, Bronze

Redmi Note 10 Pro Max

• 6.67-inch AMOLED display (120Hz refresh rate)
• Snapdragon 732G chipset
• Quad-cameras with 108MP main lens, 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP Super Macro, 2MP depth
• 16MP front camera
• Dual Stereo speakers, IR blaster
• 5,020mAh battery with 33W fast charging
• MIUI 12 based on Android 11
• 6/8GB RAM, 128GB storage
• colors: Blue, Black, and Bronze

Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro, Redmi Note 10 Pro Max: Expected Price, and Availability

The price of the Redmi Note 10 is expected to start from ₹13,999 ($191.20) while the Note 10 Pro is said to begin at $279 globally. Very little info is available regarding the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max’s pricing and considering the specs, we think it could be somewhere around the ₹19,999 ($273) mark.

As for availability, Xiaomi is launching the device both in India and global markets on the same day. So, expect the device to be available for purchase in a number of European markets, and also in India around the same time.

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Xiaomi has been teasing several features of the upcoming Redmi Note 10 series of devices. Ahead of the March 4 launch(India & Global), the company has confirmed that the series will feature a 108MP camera sensor.

The company, took to Twitter to confirm the camera feature on the Redmi Note 10 series. It says that the series will bring the first 108MP flagship camera. Assuming that the series will have two or more devices, it is likely that the Redmi Note 10 Pro/ Pro Max will have the flagship camera(could be Samsung’s HM1 sensor).

The company’s only other device to feature a 108MP camera in the affordable segment is the Mi 10i 5G. Either way, it looks like the 108MP game has finally trickled down to the budget devices. This is because realme has teased its own version of the 108MP camera sensor a few hours ago, and it could be on the realme 8 series.

The Redmi Note 10 series is expected to switch over to the AMOLED panel this time. Last year, the company brought the IPS LCD on the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. It didn’t even have the support for a higher refresh rate.

However, the latest hands-on leak reveals that the non-Pro Redmi Note 10 will feature a centered punch-hole AMOLED display. This means that the highest model in the series will definitely feature it.

The top-of-the-line variant in the series is expected to be a 5G device. Rumors say that it could be a Snapdragon 768G 5G chipset but there is no confirmation so far. Let’s wait for more details in the coming days.

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The leaked details on the RAM, storage, and color editions of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10, Note 10 Pro, and Note 10 Pro Max had appeared in the previous week. The rumor mill revealed the existence of the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max for the first time. On Saturday, 91mobiles released a leak in collaboration with reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal. It once again revealed the RAM, storage, and color variants of the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max.

The leak claimed that the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max will be arriving in two options such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It further mentioned the handset will be available in three colors as Blue, Black, and Bronze. As the name goes, the Pro Max model will be positioned higher than the Note 10 Pro.

The RAM and storage information of the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max shared by the publication matches with last week’s report, which mentioned that the Snapdragon 768G would power it. The SoC was used by Xiaomi to power the Redmi K30 5G Racing Edition smartphone last year in China. This model is also expected to arrive with other features like a 120Hz IPS screen, a 108-megapixel quad-camera system, and a 5,050mAh battery. The presence of SD768G suggests that it will carry support for 5G connectivity.

The previous week’s leak claimed that the Note 10 Pro will come in models such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It further revealed that the phone may come with specs like a 120Hz IPS display, Snapdragon 732G chipset, a 64-megapixel quad-camera system, and a 5,050mAh battery.

Lastly, it was also revealed the Redmi Note 10 will come with specs like an IPS screen, Snapdragon 678 chipset, and a 48-megapixel quad-camera setup. It may come in variants like 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and it could be available in colors like White, Green, and Black.

Xiaomi India is scheduled to announce the Redmi Note 10 series on March 4 in India.

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Last year, Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max smartphones in March. Later, it also announced the Redmi Note 9. The Chinese firm will be taking off covers from the Redmi Note 10 series in India on March 4. A fresh leak by Xiaomiui  Twitter handle (not an official Twitter account by Xiaomi) has revealed the key features of the Redmi Note 10 series. The leak claims that the Note 10 lineup will include three models such as Redmi Note 10, Note 10 Pro, and Note 10 Pro Max.

Redmi Note 10 key specifications (Rumored)

The leak states that the Redmi Note 10 with M2101K7A model number is equipped with a Snapdragon 678 mobile platform, an IPS screen, and a 48-megapixel quad camera. It may come in variants such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It may come in colors such as Pebble White, Lake Green, Aqua Green, Frost White, and Shadow Black.

Redmi Note 10 Pro and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max key specifications (Rumored)

The leak associates the M2101K6I model number to Redmi Note 10 Pro and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max 5G smartphones. Both phones are said to arrive in common colors like Glacier Blue, Gradient Bronze, Vintage Bronze, Onyx Gray, and Dark Night.

The Note 10 Pro may come in two model such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. On the other side, the Note 10 Pro Max 5G could be available in 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage editions.

While there are speculations that the Pro model has an AMOLED display, the leak states both phones have IPS screens that offer a 120Hz refresh rate. The Note 10 Pro may feature Snapdragon 732G chipset and a 64-megapixel quad-camera setup, whereas the Pro Max 5G may come with Snapdragon 768G and a 108-megapixel quad-camera system. Both phones may house a 5,050mAh battery.

Readers are advised to digest the leak with a pinch of salt as its authenticity could not be confirmed.

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