Xiaomi launched the Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro as the world’s first 108MP smartphones. These handsets debuted with MIUI 11 based on Android 9.0 Pie. They were later updated to Android 10 and MIUI 12. Now, this duo has started receiving the Android 11 update.

For those unaware, Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro were sold as Mi CC9 Pro and Mi CC9 Pro Premium Edition in India. These smartphones run the same MIUI build since their entire hardware is similar except for the type of lens used on the more expensive model (Note Pro and Premium Edition).

The original Chinese version of these phones got the Android 11 update in early January. We expected the international variant to receive the update a few weeks later. However, that did not happen as it is being seeded only now.

That said, the Android 11 update for the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro are currently only available for the EEA variant. The update comes with build number V12.1.3.0.RFDEUXM and brings along February 2020 security patch.

As of now, this build is in the ‘Stable Beta’ phase and therefore, it is only available for a limited number of users. Anyway, the update should be available for all the users, including the other regional variants of these handsets, namely Global, Russia, and Indonesia in the coming days.

Going by Xiaomi’s update track record, the Mi Note 10, Mi Note 10 Pro, Mi CC9 Pro, and Mi CC9 Pro will no longer receive any Android update. But they should get at least one more MIUI update.

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Xiaomi just launched the Mi Note 10 Pro in Europe: it is now available in Spain. In case you missed it, the new device is a rebrand of the handset known as the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro Premium Edition in China and it is an advanced variant of the Mi Note 10. It is definitely one of the best camera phones out there, that is why we decided to compare it with Huawei P30 Pro, a phone which reinvented the world of photography. Then, we decided to bring even the OnePlus 7T in the comparison since it is available at a not so different price and it offers way better performance. Let’s discover who is better together.

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro vs OnePlus 7T vs Huawei P30 Pro

Design

The OnePlus 7T does not shine for its design, while Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro and Huawei P30 Pro look a lot more attractive with their curved edge-to-edge displays and high screen-to-body ratios. The Huawei P30 Pro is the most borderless phone and it even offers higher builds quality. In this comparison, it is the only device with the IP68 certification, which means it is dust resistant and waterproof up to 2 meters deep for max 30 minutes. That is why Huawei P30 Pro is my favorite phone here. It even comes in more color choices.

Display

OnePlus 7T packs the most advanced display. It is the only with a 90 Hz refresh rate for smoother user experience and even the one offering the HDR10+ certification for richer image quality. Further, it has full DCI P3 coverage and a wider display diagonal with 6.55 inches. The quality of the panels found on Huawei P30 Pro and Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro is not that different, both support HDR10, both have OLED panels and both have high DCI P3 coverage as well as a high brightness. But OnePlus 7T is the winner.

Hardware/Software

Besides having a better display, OnePlus 7T packs a better hardware department. The Snapdragon 855+ chipset found on the OnePlus 7T is way more powerful than Snapdragon 730G and Kirin 980, better for advanced users, modders and gamers. OnePlus 7T even offers UFS 3.0 internal storage for faster transfer speeds. Last but not least, it has a better optimized software which is close to Android stock. And unlike its rivals, it runs Android 10 out of the box. Do you need more?

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro is the only device of the trio with midrange-class hardware.

Camera

OnePlus 7T is a great phone when it comes to display and performance, but it can not compete with Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro and Huawei P30 Pro when it comes to cameras. The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro is one of the best camera phones available in terms of photo quality, thanks to a Penta-camera including a 108 MP main sensor and 5x optical zoom. Right after, there is Huawei P30 Pro, still one of the best camera phones, but we think it is slightly inferior to the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro. There are a lot of better camera phones than OnePlus 7T.

Battery

With its huge 5260 mAh battery, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro wins the battery comparison. But unlike the Huawei P30 Pro, it does not support wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.

Price

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro just launched with a €640/$710 listing price, OnePlus 7T starts from €599 (but you can get it for €450/$500 thanks to online street prices), and Huawei P30 Pro is actually available for less than €640/$710. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro has a longer battery life and the best cameras, while OnePlus 7T has a better display and better performance. But the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro has just midrange hardware and OnePlus 7T has average cameras. That is why we think Huawei P30 Pro is the perfect compromise: it offers flagship-class hardware, amazing cameras, a big battery and (unlike its rivals) even very advanced features such as waterproof certification and reverse wireless charging. We think it is currently the most complete device of this trio, but keep in mind that its current street prices are a lot higher than OnePlus 7T.

• Read More: Mi Note 10 Pro launches in Spain; available for €549 for a limited time

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro vs OnePlus 7T vs Huawei P30 Pro: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro

PROS

• Amazing cameras
• Huge battery
• Good quality-price ratio
• Nice display

CONS

• Lower-end chipset

Huawei P30 Pro

PROS

• Good display
• Reverse wireless charging
• Waterproof
• Great cameras

CONS

• Nothing particular

OnePlus 7T

PROS

• Amazing display
• Higher performance
• Affordable price
• Nearly stock Android

CONS

• Inferior cameras

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Xiaomi launched the Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro on November 6 as the global versions of the Mi CC9 Pro and Mi CC9 Pro Premium Edition which made its debut in China a week earlier. The launch event took place in Madrid, Spain but the device looks set to begin its global journey. Xiaomi Malaysia has announced via its Facebook page that the Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro will officially be launched in Malaysia on December 3.

The Mi Note 10 models came out with a bang when it was announced earlier this month, thanks to the massive 108MP main camera sensor it packs. The camera setup is no gimmick as the Chinese variant floored several flagship models including the iPhone 11 and Galaxy Note 10 to top DXOMark ranking alongside the Mate 30 Pro. The device has clinched several rave reviews but as it is common with large sensors, big isn’t always better as there are times you may find the camera output unimpressive.

EDITOR’S PICK: First Samples from the 108MP Mi Mix Alpha is here & we are not impressed!

Apart from the powerful camera setup, the Mi Note 10 and Note 10 Pro equally comes with a sleek design and powerful specs marshalled by a Snapdragon 730G chipset. The Note 10 comes with 6GB of RAM while the Note 10 Pro is available in 8GB RAM + 256GB storage combo.

Both models pack a 6.47-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a fingerprint reader underneath and a waterdrop notch at the top housing a 32MP selfie camera.  You may never run out of battery with the Mi Note 10 and Note 10 Pro as they have a big 5260mAh cell with 30W fast charge support.

We’ll have to wait till the launch day to find out the official retail prices in Malaysia. In Europe, the Mi Note 10 sells for €549 while the Mi Note 10 Pro is priced at €649.

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Xiaomi officially unveiled the Mi CC9 Pro alongside its Pro Premium Edition and launched them in the European market as the Mi Note 10 and 10 Pro. The strongest point of these smartphones is the camera department: they are already considered as the best camera phones by a lot of people, including experts from DxOMark. But is it true and is it worth choosing the Mi Note 10 Pro instead of other camera phones? Here we will try to let you find out by comparing it with the other best camera phones released recently: Huawei Mate 30 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Note 10+!

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro vs Huawei Mate 30 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+

Design

In my opinion, the Horizon display found on the Huawei Mate 30 Pro and the punch-hole screen of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ make them much more attractive than the Mi Note 10 Pro, if we talk about the design. Despite it has a wider notch, I personally prefer the Huawei Mate 30 Pro because of its Horizon display with extremely curved borders allowing the absence of physical keys since they support the side touch technology. Note that Huawei Mate 30 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ are waterproof and dustproof with the IP68 certification, while Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro does not provide any kind of water and dust resistance.

Display

There is no doubt about the fact that Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ has the most advanced display. First of all, it supports a higher Quad HD+ resolution. Second, it has a wider diagonal and the support to the HDR10+ standard which is not supported on Huawei Mate 30 Pro and Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro. Last but not least, Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ supports the S Pen for handwriting and drawing with up to 4096 pressure levels. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ has one of the best AMOLED panels you can find on a mobile device.

Hardware/Software

Besides boasting the best display, Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ also comes with the most advanced hardware side. It is powered by either the Snapdragon 855 or the Exynos 9825 chipset, it boasts up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage which you can furtherly expand with a micro SD. The Note 10+ also comes in a 5G variant, just like the Mate 30 Pro. Talking about the Mate 30 Pro, Huawei’s flagship takes the second place with its Kirin 990 chipset and up to 8 GB of RAM. In terms of hardware, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro is just a mid-ranger due to its Snapdragon 730G chipset, and this is its weak point.

Camera

While there is no way Xiaomi can compete when it comes to performance, it sports the most impressive camera department. According to DxOMark, it is the best camera phone ever alongside the Huawei Mate 30 Pro. The Mi Note 10 Pro sports a 108 MP rear penta-camera with 5x optical zoom, while the Huawei Mate 30 Pro has a quad-camera with two amazing 40 MP sensors. While both are superior when it comes to rear cameras, Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ is able to take better selfies.

Battery

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro is the winner even when it comes to battery life since it boasts a mammoth 5260 mAh battery. Unfortunately, it does not support wireless charging and reverse wireless charging, unlike Huawei Mate 30 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Note 10+.

Price

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 will start from €599/$662 globally, Huawei Mate 30 Pro is still not available globally, while Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ starts from €1129/$1099. The most complete device is the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+, despite Mi Note 10 Pro has a higher value for money.

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Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro vs Huawei Mate 30 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+: PRO and CONS

Huawei Mate 30 Pro

PROS

• Horizon display with side touch
• 5G (optional with integrated modem)
• Reverse wireless charging
• Face ID
• Android 10

CONS

• Worse display

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro

PROS

• Not excessive price
• Best cameras
• Huge battery

CONS

• Worse hardware

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+

PROS

• Best and bigger display
• Reverse wireless charging
• S Pen
• 5G (optional)

CONS

• Big dimensions

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