The Mi Note 10 was launched as a premium mid-ranger back in 2019. Having already received two Android version upgrades in the form of Android 10 and 11, it’s obvious that the device won’t be getting a taste of Android 12. And that’s exactly what’s come about with the MIUI 13 update released for the phone today in China — it’s based on Android 11.

Still, the update comes with a slew of changes in the form of new widgets, improved system font, new super wallpapers, and numerous optimizations, so the missing Android upgrade shouldn’t be too much of a bother.

The complete changelog for the update has been given below (via Xiaomiui).

Highlights

• New: Privacy camera for face recognition and protective watermarks for images
• New: Introducing comprehensive anti-fraud protection mechanisms
• New: All-new Mi Sans system font with better readability
• New: “Crystallization” super wallpapers
• New: A new widget ecosystem with app support and personalization options
• New: New features for performing tasks seamlessly on multiple connected devices
• Optimization: Improved overall stability

Widgets

• New: A new widget ecosystem offers lots of items that can make your Home screen more informative
• New: New gorgeous widgets for system and third party apps
• New: Lots of customizable widgets, including different clocks, signatures, and sticker

More features and improvements

• New: Apps can be opened as floating windows directly from the sidebar
• Optimization: Enhanced accessibility support for Phone, Clock, Weather, and Themes
• Optimization: Privacy protection, secure web browsing, and better feed
• Optimization: Mind map nodes are more convenient and intuitive now

System

• Stable MIUI based on Android 11

Sized 3GB and carrying firmware version 13.0.1.0.RFDCNXM, the update is only available for Mi Pilot Testers as of now. But once it’s found to be bug-free, it should be rolled out for more users in China, after which a global rollout should commence. As with every other update, not all of the features will be making their way into the global MIUI 13 build for the Mi Note 10, though.

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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 has several affordable flagships and high-end phones sold at very interesting prices in its portfolio. The latest one launched is the Redmi K30 Pro: one of the most affordable smartphones equipped with the best Qualcomm’s chipset. Right before, Xiaomi released the Mi 10, another affordable flagship. Which one to choose between the two flagship killers? Is it worth giving a chance to Xiaomi’s most recent flagships or the latest 2019 high-end camera phone Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is enough for your needs? We will try to answer these questions with an in-depth specs comparison between Redmi K30 Pro, Xiaomi Mi 10 and Xiaomi Mi Note 10.

Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10

Design

My favourite design is the one of the Xiaomi Mi 10. It has a display with curved edge and a punch-hole selfie camera, as well as the most narrow bezels. Further, its rear side is elegant and minimalistic, compared to the Redmi K30 Pro. Since it has a notch-less and holeless display thanks to its pop-up selfie camera, the second place goes to the Redmi K30 Pro, despite the huge circular camera module on the rear side. But Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is still a pretty beautiful device with its curved display, high screen-to-body ratio and non-invasive camera module.

Display

Besides coming with a more elegant look (at least in my opinion), Xiaomi Mi 10 also boasts the most impressive display. It is a flagship-class HDR10+ compliant AMOLED panel with a Full HD+ resolution, a high 90 Hz refresh rate, a 180 Hz touch-sampling rate, and high DCI-P3 coverage. Right after it, we got the Redmi K30 Pro which still comes with HDR10+ and boasts a complete DCI-P3 gamut, but it lacks a high refresh rate. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 has an inferior panel to both Redmi K30 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 10, but its display is still great since it provides a high image quality thanks to HDR10 and DCI-P3 gamut. In each case, you get an AMOLED panel with an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Hardware/Software

It is a close fight between Redmi K30 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 10. Both are fueled by the Snapdragon 865 that is the best chipset ever launched by Qualcomm. It supports 5G thanks to an external dual-mode Snapdragon X55 modem. While Redmi K30 Pro has a faster UFS 3.1 native storage, Xiaomi Mi 10 offers more RAM (12 GB) in its most expensive configuration. Given the marginal difference between UFS 3.0 and UFS 3.1, the 12/256 GB configuration of the Xiaomi Mi 10 wins. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 has just a midrange chipset: the Snapdragon 730G, but it still provides great performance, including the GPU. The Mi Note 10 is still based on Android 9 Pie, while Xiaomi Mi 10 and Redmi K30 Pro offer Android 10 out of the box.

Camera

Finally, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 takes a gold medal: it is the best camera phone of the trio. The main sensor of the rear camera is the same as the Xiaomi Mi 10, but the secondary sensors are superiors. The handset includes a dual telephoto lens with optical zoom up to 5x, a 20 MP ultrawide sensor and a 2 MP dedicated macro camera, so it boasts a Penta-camera setup. Xiaomi Mi 10 provides a stunning photo quality, but unfortunately, it lacks a telephoto sensor, replaced by a standard depth sensor, a macro camera, and an ultrawide lens. Even the Redmi K30 Pro has a telephoto sensor, but unlike its rivals, it does not have a 108 MP main camera; instead, it comes with a 64 MP sensor supporting OIS.

Battery

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 has the biggest battery and it should also have lower energy consumption thanks to the absence of 5G, so longer battery life. But Xiaomi Mi 10 still comes with a very nice 4780 mAh battery and it is the only to support wireless charging and reverse wireless charging, so do not underestimate it. The 4700 mAh battery of the Redmi K30 Pro should let it be at the same level as the Xiaomi Mi 10; note that Redmi K30 Pro may have a lower energy consumption than Xiaomi Mi 10 because it does not have a 90 Hz display draining more battery.

Price

The starting prices of Redmi K30 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 10 in China are about €390 and about €530, respectively. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is known as the Mi CC9 Pro in China and it starts from $399, while it is currently available for less than €400 globally. Xiaomi Mi 10 has a lower value for money, but it is the winner of this comparison since it features wireless charging, a better display, and best performance. But if you do not need a 90 Hz display, an astonishing camera, and wireless charging, Redmi K30 Pro is enough for you. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 lacks 5G and it has midrange-class hardware, but it actually offers the best photo quality, the biggest battery, and the most affordable price.

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Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10: PRO and CONS

Redmi K30 Pro

PROS

• Holeless display
• Good price
• UFS 3.1 storage
• 5G

CONS

• Average cameras

Xiaomi Mi 10 

PROS

• Awesome performance
• 5G
• Wireless charging
• Better display

CONS

• Costlier

Xiaomi Mi Note 10

PROS

• Best cameras
• Biggest battery
• Good price
• More compact

CONS

• No 5G
• Midrange hardware

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Xiaomi took the covers off its long-awaited Mi Note 10 back in November last year. Initially rumored to boast the same specs as the Mi CC9 Pro, the recently unveiled smartphone has gone up for pre-order carrying a lowered price tag through GeekBuying.

The 6GB RAM+128GB ROM Mi Note 10 variant would normally set you back $859.99 on both online, as well as offline stores. As part of its latest snap-up deal, the popular Chinese e-tailer is currently offering the aforesaid model for a reduced pre-sale price of just $ 486.99, which converts to a noteworthy 43 percent off.

Moreover, you can take advantage of the 2% New User Coupon and save more money, provided this is your first order with GeekBuying. Touted as the world’s first smartphone to feature a 108MP Penta camera, the Mi Note 10 comes in an appealing black color option.

The phone’s USP is its impressive photography system that captures high-quality photos and record videos just like a piece of professional photography equipment, providing a professional shooting experience. Its Penta camera setup comprises pixels that reach an astounding resolution of 108 megapixels, proving even mobile phones can house ultra-high-resolution sensors.

Under the hood, the Mi Note 10 packs a powerful Snapdragon 730G processor along with a highly competent Adreno 618 graphics processing unit. It is backed by a robust battery with 5260mAh capacity and 30W fast charging support, which gives you freedom from the hassle of frequent charging.

It features a 6.47 inch AMOLED hyperboloid screen and has an eye-catching curved body, which enables you to view the content on the phone at any angle. As if that weren’t enough, the Mi Note 10 features NFC and infrared remote control and has a new generation optical fingerprint unlock system for added safety.

While you’d normally associate these features with a steeply-priced handset, the Mi Note 10 will be up for pre-order for an unbeatable price through Geekbuying for a limited period. The device is estimated to be delivered in ten days and you can place your pre-order by following this link.

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The Lite versions of the latest Samsung’s flagships are going to hit the shelves very soon. But despite being affordable variants, they will have a lot of rivals. And the fact that they are the first Lite versions of the S series and the Note series does not matter. That is why, in order to let you understand whether it is worth giving a chance to Samsung’s affordable flagships, we think it is time to compare them with the competition. In this comparison, you will learn not only the differences and the strong points of Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite and Galaxy S10 Lite, but you will also see them compared with the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 which is another high-end device launched in a similar price range.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite

Design

Despite the curved edge-to-edge display of the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 are definitely very attractive, the award for the design goes to the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite, at least in my opinion. It has a higher screen-to-body ratio and a more interesting punch-hole display making the overall aesthetics better. The Note 10 Lite is similar, but with slightly thicker bezels and a thicker profile. Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is the thinnest and the most lightweight one. But obviously it is also a matter of taste. Which one would you pick?

Display

We still did not test the displays of the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and Note 10 Lite, but there should not be so much difference in terms of image quality, even compared to the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite. In each case, you get a great HDR display with high-end image quality. The real difference is the presence of the support to the S Pen for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite. If you need a phone for productivity and you would like handwriting or draw on your phone, you should not miss this device. It is the most affordable device from the Note 10 lineup supporting the S Pen.

Hardware/Software

While Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite come with a hardware side which can be considered upper-midrange, Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is a real flagship thanks to the presence of a Snapdragon 855 chipset. So if you need the most powerful device, go for it without thinking twice. Unlike the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 which is the lower-end one, it offers up to 8 GB of RAM and a micro SD slot to expand the internal storage. The Galaxy Note 10 has the same processor as the Galaxy S9, it is high-end, but you can not compare it to 2019 flagships.

Camera

It may seem odd, but if you need the best camera this time you have to choose a Xiaomi device instead of a Samsung flagship. With its 108 MP penta camera, the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is one of the most amazing camera phones ever released. It includes OIS and even 5x optical zoom, besides an ultrawide lens and a dedicated macro camera. Right after, we got the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite. We still did not test its cameras, but on the paper, it looks very promising. It has a new technology of optical stabilization which should help shooting even better photos and videos. The Samsung Note 10 Lite is not the best camera phone of the trio, but it is still very capable thanks to its 12 MP triple camera including a bright focal aperture and OIS.

Battery

Finally, Samsung includes very big batteries inside its flagships. Both Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and Note 10 Lite are equipped with huge 4500 mAh batteries and both support fast charging (but no wireless charging, neither reverse wireless charging). But the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 has an even bigger unit: a mammoth 5260 mAh battery with 30W fast charging. This does not necessarily mean that it will last more on a single charge in every scenario, but it should be superior in most of the situations.

Price

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite will hit the shelves globally with a price starting from €649/$722, while Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite will cost €599/$666 in its base configuration. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 was launched for €599, but you can currently find it for about €450/$500. Overall, Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is a more complete and well-balanced device, but it lacks the S Pen. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 should have a superior camera and battery, but when it comes to hardware, it is just a mid-ranger. Despite its specs sheet does not have more to offer, the Note 10 Lite is the only affordable flagship supporting the S Pen, so it is still an amazing option.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Mi Note 10

PROS

• Amazing cameras
• Huge battery
• Good price
• Nice display

CONS

• Lower-end hardware

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite

PROS

• Good cameras
• S Pen
• Nice battery life
• Good display

CONS

• More outdated 10 nm chipset

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite

PROS

• Very interesting cameras
• Good battery life
• Higher performance
• Nearly stock Android

CONS

• Nothing particular

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Towards the end of 2019, Xiaomi unveiled a new smartphone dubbed Mi Note 10 which had all ingredients to become an instant hit among Xiaomi’s huge fanbase.

Ahead of the phone’s launch, multiple reports indicated that the Mi Note 10 would boast similar features as the Mi CC9 Pro, which was also launched in China last year. Fast forward to January 2020, the Mi Note 10 continues to garner huge popularity among smartphone lovers.

Taking the phone’s skyrocketing popularity and its undying demand into consideration, the Chinese electronics giant is now offering the Mi Note 10 for a lowered price through Gearbest -one of China’s most popular e-tailers.

As part of its latest flash sale, Gearbest is offering the 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM Xiaomi Mi Note 10 (CC9 Pro) variant for a lowered price of just $599.99. This translates to a 1 percent reduction in the phone’s original asking price of $606.02.Furthermore, you can use the $150 OFF Coupon if your cart value exceeds $599. Aside from that, you can apply coupon code GBXMNTFR01 for an extra $150 off. In other words, you can reduce the retail price of the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 smartphone to just $449.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon at checkout.

Available in three appealing color options including black, white and green, the Mi Note 10 sports a 6.47-inch 3D curved AMOLED screen that offers vibrant colors and a comfortable grip. It packs the Snapdragon 730G processor along with Adreno 618 GPU for superior AI computing power.

In the photography department, the Mi Note 10 houses an impressive Penta camera module comprising a 108MP primary camera, 20MP ultra wide-angle camera, long telephoto lens, 12MP short telephoto lens, and macro lens. Upfront, it accommodates a 32MP selfie camera. The phone runs MIUI 11 OS and is backed by a robust 5260mAh battery that is compatible with PD protocol and comes with a wired 30W charger. As mentioned earlier, it ships with 6GB of RAM and offers 128GB of native storage.

You can head straight to this link and check out more details about the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 smartphone. With over 300 pieces sold at the time of writing, the flash sale is slated to end in fourteen days.

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For the first time, the Galaxy Note series includes a Lite version. Samsung just unveiled the Galaxy Note 10 Lite, a smartphone offering the key feature of the Note line-up at a finally affordable price. We are talking about the S Pen, for which finally people will not be forced to spend a fortune. But if we exclude the S Pen, are its other specifications nice enough for the money asked? Let’s try to find it out together by comparing it with other high-end devices in a similar price range: Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and OnePlus 7T.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10 vs OnePlus 7T

Design

If you need the most futuristic and trendy design, you should go for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite. It is the only to boast a punch-hole display, while Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and OnePlus 7T both come with a waterdrop notch. But you should not underestimate the beauty of the Mi Note 10 with its amazing curved screen. In each case, you get a glass + metal premium design, but none of these devices is water resistant.

Display

Samsung is usually known for making the best display, but it did not opt for one of its best panels with the Galaxy Note 10 Lite. With a 90 Hz refresh rate and the HDR10+ certification, OnePlus 7T has a better panel and Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite takes the silver medal. But the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite’s display supports something you will never find on an affordable flagship: the S Pen for handwriting and drawing. A must for many professional users. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 still has a very nice display.

Hardware/Software

The only real flagship when it comes to the performance here is the OnePlus 7T. It is one of the fastest smartphones you can currently find in the market, thanks to a Snapdragon 855+ chipset and an amazing software optimization. The second place goes to the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ boasting an Exynos 9810 chipset and up to 8 GB of RAM, as well as expandable internal storage. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is just a mid-ranger with its Snapdragon 730G, OnePlus 7T is a lot faster and smoother. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite and OnePlus 7T offer Android 10 out of the box, while Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is still based on Pie. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite is a better device for professional users not only because of the S Pen but also due to Samsung DeX providing a desktop experience while the phone is connected to an external monitor.

Camera

The camera award goes to the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and its 108 MP penta-camera. There is no chance its opponents can compete with it. It supports OIS, up to 5x optical zoom and even a dedicated macro camera. In most of the situations, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is able to capture stunning photos with a high level of detail, a low amount of digital noise and a high dynamic range. Right after, there is Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite with an amazing optical stabilization and a bright focal aperture. OnePlus 7T is all but the best camera phone, however, it still offers a pretty nice photo quality thanks to a high-end sensor and OIS.

Battery

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 has a huge 5260 mAh battery, one of the biggest found on high-end smartphones. And it lasts a lot on a single charge: it reaches two days even with pretty intensive usage. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is right behind with its 4500 mAh battery, while OnePlus 7T is not among the best battery phones due to its 3800 mAh unit.

Price

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite will land in the market before the end of Q1 2020 with a starting price of €599/$669. That is the same price as the Xiaomi Mi Note 10, but now the Mi Note 10 is available for about €450/$502 thanks to online street prices. With a bit of luck, you can find the OnePlus 7T for less than €450/$502. If we exclude the S Pen, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite does not have a lot more to offer if compared to the Xiaomi Mi Note 10. Just slightly better performance and a few other minor things. So if you do not care about the S Pen at all, choose the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 if you want the best camera and battery, or go for the OnePlus 7T if you prefer having the best performance and display. But do not forget that Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite offers a way better camera and longer battery life than OnePlus 7T. I would personally prefer the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite for the S Pen, but I admit it will be a definitely more interesting choice when its price will drop like the ones of its rivals.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10 vs OnePlus 7T: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Mi Note 10

PROS

• Amazing cameras
• Huge battery
• Good price
• Nice display

CONS

• Lower-end hardware

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite

PROS

• Good cameras
• S Pen
• Nice battery life

CONS

• Price

OnePlus 7T

PROS

• Amazing display
• Higher performance
• Nearly stock Android

CONS

• Inferior cameras

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Xiaomi’s Mi Note 10 smartphone has already been launched in Europe and in China as Mi CC9 Pro. Now, the company is all set to launch the phone, which is the world’s first to feature 108-megapixel camera, in India.

The company had previously teased the arrival of the Mi Note 10 smartphone in the Indian market through a tweet. Now, several reports hint that the device could go official in India pretty soon, by January 2020.

Xiaomi is running a global photography competition as per the its terms and conditions, winners will get the Mi Note 10 smartphone worth “Rs 46,832.” It’s not clear whether this is the final India pricing or just a tentative pricing based on the European model.

However, if this turns out to be true, then the Mi Note 10 will be the company’s most expensive smartphone in the Indian market. Since past few years, Xiaomi has been focusing on entry-level and mid-range segment in the Indian market and has stopped selling the premium devices in India.

With the launch of Redmi K20 Pro smartphone in India, it seems that the company is once again testing waters for bringing its premium devices into the market. For this, the Mi Note 10 seems to be a great choice and its success could forge way for upcoming premium flagships from Xiaomi in India.

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Apart from the powerful camera setup, the Mi Note 10 comes with a sleek design and powerful specifications, marshalled by Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G chipset. The smartphone comes with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB internal storage.

The smartphone features a 6.47-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a fingerprint reader underneath and a waterdrop notch at the top housing a 32MP selfie camera. The device also comes powered by a massive 5,260mAh battery along with support for 30W fast charging technology.

As for the pricing, the Mi Note 10 series is priced much cheaper in Malaysia than the phone’s pricing in Europe. Thus, we expect the Indian pricing of the Mi Note 10 to be in line with the Malaysian pricing.

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Xiaomi last month hinted that the much-publicized Mi Note 10 series will be launched in Malaysia on December 3. The Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro were indeed unveiled in the Asian country yesterday as scheduled.

The Mi Note 10 and Note 10 Pro are the global versions of the Mi CC9 Pro and CC9 Pro Premium Edition. The most outstanding feature on the models is no doubt the massive 108MP main camera sensor they pack. 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.

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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.

As for the price, the Mi Note 10 is priced at RM 2099 ($502) while the Mi Note 10 Pro comes in at RM 2499 ($598). This is far cheaper than the retail prices in Europe where the Mi Note 10 sells for €549 ($608) while the Mi Note 10 Pro is priced at €649 ($719).

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Huawei launched a brand new flagship killer: Honor V30. At a very modest price, it offers incredibly powerful hardware and a complete specs sheet. But Huawei actually has to compete with two other Chinese manufacturers in the affordable high-end phone segment: Xiaomi and Oppo. The former recently launched the Mi Note 10 with an amazing camera department, while the latter came up with the Oppo Reno2. All of these devices are focused on the quality-price ratio and they are among the most wanted phones for people who cannot afford the most expensive flagship. Here is a comparison between their specifications.

Huawei Honor V30 vs Oppo Reno2 vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10: Specs Comparison

Design

When it comes to the design it is all a matter of tastes, but I personally think Oppo Reno2 is superior. It has a more original glass back and a full borderless display without a notch or other interruptions. The phone features a shark fin pop-up camera which makes notches and holes unnecessary so that the phone can provide a full borderless experience. Oppo Reno2 also comes with a high builds quality, including a Gorilla Glass 5 back, a Gorilla Glass 6 front glass, and an aluminum frame. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and Honor V30 still provide a very elegant look: the first has a great curved edge-to-edge display, while the second has a punch-hole display and a very modern form factor.

Display

The most convincing display is the one of the Xiaomi Mi Note 10. First of all, it is able to provide a higher image quality, thanks to the HDR10 technology and DCI P3 coverage. It even provides very high brightness with a peak of 600 nits. Right after, there is Oppo Reno2 with a still flawless AMOLED display, but it does not support HDR that is why we put it in second place. Honor V30 has a classic IPS display like the ones you can find on most mid-rangers.

Hardware/Software

While both Oppo Reno2 and Xiaomi Mi Note 10 have midrange-class hardware, Honor V30 is actually a flagship. It is fueled by the latest Huawei’s flagship chipset: Kirin 990. And it even supports 5G connectivity. Alongside the chipset, there are up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and Oppo Reno 2 are both powered by the Snapdragon 730G, but only the Oppo Reno2 has an 8/256 GB configuration, while the Mi Note 10 only comes with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB of native storage.

Camera

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is the king of camera phones. We believe its 108 MP penta-camera currently has only one rival, and it is not the Honor V30 and neither the Oppo Reno2. The camera department of the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 includes OIS and 5x optical zoom, as well as a dedicated macro camera and an ultrawide sensor. While Xiaomi Mi Note 10 wins the rear camera comparison, Honor V30 offers a better selfie setup with a 32 + 8 MP dual camera and wide angle. Oppo Reno2 is still an amazing camera phone, but its photo quality does not reach the Xiaomi Mi Note 10.

Battery

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 packs a mammoth 5260 mAh battery and it lasts up to three days on a single charge. It is the winner of the battery comparison, while Honor V30 and Oppo Reno2 offer a similar battery life with their 4200 and 4000 mAh units, respectively.

Price

Honor V30 made its debut in China with a €430/$474 price tag (it will go global in 2020), Xiaomi Mi Note 10 starts from €599/$660 globally but it is easy to find it at €450 thanks to online street prices, while Oppo Reno2 costs €499/$550. Overall, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is the best phone if you are searching for the best camera and longest battery life, while Honor V30 has superior performances and offers 5G. Oppo Reno2 offers better aesthetics and still great cameras. Which one would you pick?

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Huawei Honor V30 vs Oppo Reno2 vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Mi Note 10

PROS

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

CONS

• No flagship hardware

Huawei Honor V30

PROS

• Very fast charging
• Higher performance
• High performance
• 5G

CONS

• IPS display

Oppo Reno 2

PROS

• Great design
• Front-facing LED flash
• Micro SD slot

CONS

• No flagship hardware

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The Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro that has a 108-megapixel penta-lens camera setup was recently made outside of China as Xiaomi Mi Note 10. According to a new report on 91mobiles, the Chinese manufacturer is planning to launch the Mi Note 10 in India. The Xiaomi Mi 5 flagship phone that was unveiled in India in 2016 had received lukewarm reception. Since then it hasn’t launched a high-end or flagship Mi series phone in India. Beginning from 2017, the Chinese firm has been launching Android One based Mi series phones in India each year. The Mi Note 10 is expected to rival with the likes of Realme X2 Pro and OnePlus 7 in its price segment.

The source that revealed the arrival of Mi Note 10 to India has claimed that the top executives of the Chinese firm is think about the right time to bring it to the country. The Mi Note 10 was previously planned to break cover in India alongside the Xiaomi Mi MIX Alpha concept phone in December. The plan has been reportedly dropped.

It remains to be seen when Xiaomi will bring the Mi Note 10 in India. As far as the Mi MIX Alpha is concerned, it is expected to arrive in limited quantities. The Mi Note 10 is a flagship-grade phone and the only thing that people may not like about it is that it does not feature a flagship chipset, but the Snapdragon 730G SoC. Since Xiaomi is leading the Indian smartphone market, it is likely that the Mi Note 10 will be met with positive reception in the country.

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Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Specifications

The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 has a waterdrop notch enabled 6.47-inch AMOLED display that offers full HD+ resolution. The front and rear sides of the phone is flanked with Gorilla Glass 5 panels. The Snapdragon 730G SoC is coupled with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of UFS 2.1 storage.

The MIUI 11 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the Mi Note 10. It has a front-facing camera of 32-megapixel. The rear shell of the phone features a penta-lens camera system that is accompanied by a pair of dual LED flash units. The camera system has an OIS assisted 108-megapixel primary lens, a 12-megapixel portrait lens, a 20-megapixel ultrawide lens with 117-degree field-of-view, an OIS enabled periscope 5-megapixel lens with 5x optical zoom and a 2-megapixel macro unit.

The Mi Note 10 has a hefty 5,260mAh battery. The phone supports 30W fast charging that can fully charge the device in 65 minutes. The phone also features an in-screen fingerprint reader. It is available in Europe with a price tag of 549 euros (~$605).

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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.

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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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It looks like Xiaomi fans are in for a treat. The Chinese electronics giant has established a partnership with one of the country’s most popular online retailers, Gearbest to launch the Xiaomi Black Friday 2019 Sale.

As part of the recently kicked-off promo, Gearbest users will be able to avail of noteworthy discounts on a wide range of Xiaomi-branded products. To expedite and simplify the search process, all products have carefully been added to specific categories including Hot Picks, Cool Coupon, Cool Electronics, Smart Life and Xiaomi Life.

First off, the promotion page features Xiaomi’s recently unveiled Mi Note 10 (CC9 Pro) smartphone with 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage space. The aforesaid model would normally set you back a pretty penny, but you can now buy it for just $549.99 under the New Arrival category. This is a 9 percent reduction in the world’s first 108MP Xiaomi phone, which usually retails for $606.62. The black, white, as well as green color options of the phone,  will be available for a lowered price for nineteen days.

The following section dubbed Hot Picks features a slew of Xiaomi’s well-received mobile devices. More importantly, you can get your hands on these phones without burning a hole in your pocket as they’d be bearing lowered prices during the activity period.

Aside from the mobile phone, the category features some of Xiaomi’s highly popular devices including the Mi Ruby Notebook, the Mi AirDots, the Xiaomi Wear Smart Bluetooth Watch and lots more. It is worth mentioning here that Gearbest users will be able to use specific coupon codes with each item to get great discounts.

For instance, the Xiaomi Mi Ruby Notebook usually carries a steep $969.87 price tag, but you can bring its original asking price down to only $529.99 simply by applying coupon code GBXMRUBY01 during the checkout process.

If you are a coupon chaser, you might want to check out the following section called Cool Coupon, wherein each item has been assigned a dedicated coupon code. To get discounts, all you need to do is to apply these coupons before you click the ‘Place Your Order’ button.

Electronics lovers can head straight to the Cool Electronics section, which features everything from a smart bracelet, to earphones, smart cameras, dash cams and lots more. Each item included under this section will be up for grabs for lowered prices during the promotion sale.

Featuring a slew of smart appliances that come in handy in day to day life, the Smart Life, as well as the Xiaomi Life categories include heavily-discounted devices that usually cost a bomb but are now available for considerably lowered prices. For instance, the Xiaomi Mi Smart Robot Vacuum Cleaner usually retails for $399, but you can purchase it for only $245.99.

This is a noteworthy 38 percent discount and it will be valid for only eleven days. To ensure you do not end missing this opportunity, simply visit this link and start placing orders for your favorite products before the activity period ends.

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Google, Xiaomi and Huawei put a lot of efforts into the camera department of their latest flagships. Well, you can not define the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 as a complete flagship given its chipset, but it is still the most expensive Xiaomi phone released globally. The Pixel 4 XL brought important improvements and innovation on the camera side and even the Huawei Mate 30 Pro is one of the most performing camera phones out there. For this reason and also because these are three amazing high-end phones for everyone, we decided to compare the specifications of Google Pixel 4 XL, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and Huawei Mate 30 Pro.

Google Pixel 4 XL vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10 vs Huawei Mate 30 Pro

Design

If you are really searching for the most stunning design, then you should give a chance to the Huawei Mate 30 Pro. Its Horizon display is simply unique. In case you never heard of it, we are talking about a panel with extremely curved edges which makes physical keys unnecessary thanks to the side touch technology. Even Xiaomi Mi Note 10 has a curved screen and a beautiful design, but not as curved as the Huawei Mate 30 Pro and it lacks the side touch technology which replaces physical keys. Google Pixel 4 XL has too thick bezels and an iPhone 11-like square-shaped camera module on the back, it is not my favorite design. Google Pixel 4 XL and Huawei Mate 30 Pro are both waterproof with the IP68 certification, while Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is not.

Display

The most amazing display panel belongs to the Google Pixel 4 XL. First of all, it has a higher definition thanks to the Quad HD+ resolution with 1440 x 3040 pixels. Further, it has a 90 Hz refresh rate making the viewing experience smoother, unlike the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and the Huawei Mate 30 Pro. Last but not least, it features full DCI P3 coverage and supports the HDR standard. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and Huawei Mate 30 Pro offer bigger displays, but with inferior quality.

Hardware/Software

None of these handsets is powered by the most powerful processor in the Android market. But Google Pixel 4 XL and Huawei Mate 30 Pro still come with flagship-class chipsets. The best one is the Huawei Mate 30 Pro as it boasts the more recent Kirin 990 and it even features optional 5G connectivity. The Google Pixel 4 XL takes the second place with its Snapdragon 855 chipset, while Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is just an upper-mid-ranger with its Snapdragon 730G. Talking about the software, both Google Pixel 4 XL and Huawei Mate 30 Pro come with Android 10 out of the box, but Google Pixel 4 XL updates faster to the latest versions and security patches as it is a Google phone. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is still based on Android 9 Pie.

Camera

Despite it is not a flagship, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is the best camera phone of this comparison alongside the Huawei Mate 30 Pro. It features a 108 MP Penta-camera, while Huawei Mate 30 Pro has an amazing quad camera with two 40 MP sensors. Both capture a huge level of detail, even in low light conditions. And we can tell the same about the Google Pixel 4 XL, but it lacks an ultrawide sensor, it only provides a secondary telephoto lens besides its 12 MP main shooter. Huawei Mate 30 Pro and Google Pixel 4 XL are superior when it comes to selfies.

Battery

The 5260 mAh found on the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 makes it a champion of battery life. It does not support reverse wireless charging like the Huawei Mate 30 Pro, but there is no way other flagships can actually compete with the Mi Note 10 in terms of battery life.

Price

Google Pixel 4 XL costs €899/$899 globally, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 has a €599/$661 price tag and Huawei Mate 30 Pro costs about €733/$810 in Asia. If you need the most complete device you should go for the Huawei Mate 30 Pro since it has great cameras and amazing performances, as well as optional 5G, water resistance and reverse wireless charging. Google Pixel 4 XL has better performance, frequently-updated stock Android and a better display than Mi Note 10, but the Mi Note 10 has a higher value for money, a better camera, and a bigger battery. However, it just comes with a mid-range hardware. I would personally go for the Huawei Mate 30 Pro.

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Google Pixel 4 XL vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10 vs Huawei Mate 30 Pro: 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
• Waterproof

CONS

• Big notch

Google Pixel 4 XL

PROS

• More updated software
• 90 Hz refresh ratio
• Android 10 out of the box
• Face ID
• Radar

CONS

• Worse cameras

Xiaomi Mi Note 10

PROS

• Best cameras
• More affordable price
• Biggest battery

CONS

• Lower-end hardware

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Xiaomi introduced the first-ever Mi Note and Mi Note Pro series of smartphones back in January 2015. Even years after its debut, the Mi Note lineup stirred a high level of excitement among Xiaomi fans every time the company launches a new device in the lineup.

Much to the chagrin of the brand’s huge fanbase, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun announced it would be discontinuing the Mi Note series earlier this year. Breathing new hope, a Chinese tipster claimed Xiaomi is planning to reinvent the Mi Note series with the Mi Note 10 flagship phone, which was finally announced in October after floating around the rumor mill for a long time.

While details about the Mi Note 10 were few and far between for quite some time, we are glad that the phone has now gone up for pre-order through Giztop, finally revealing the phone’s top-notch specifications and awe-inspiring features.

Available in three highly appealing color options including black, green and white, the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 ships with 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and offers  128GB of ample storage space for you to save your favorite music, videos, and other multimedia content. You’d normally expect a top-branded phone to carry a steep price tag, but the Mi Note 10 will set you back a reasonable $579.99 if you place your order via Giztop.

If you are unsure whether or not the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is worth your money, you might want to check out what it has to offer in terms of features. First off, it sports a 6.47-inch 3D curved AMOLED waterdrop notch display with 2340x 1080 pixels resolution and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for added protection. The Mi Note 10 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G Octa-core processor and packs an Adreno 618 graphics processing unit under the hood. As far as optics are concerned, the device houses an impressive fice camera setup comprising 108MP+12MP+20MP+5MP+2MP at the back, along with a 32MP AI front camera for selfies and video calling.

The phone runs MIUI 11 based on the latest Android 10 operating system and draws its juices from a 5260mAh battery that adopts 30W Mi Charge Turbo rapid charging technology for longer battery life, saving you from the inconvenience of frequent charging.

You can visit this link to check out more details about the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and place your pre-order from Giztop. Note that the estimated delivery of the Mi Note 10 is set for the end of this month.

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Realme X2 Pro went on sale globally today and we saw a lot of people are confused about whether they should choose this flagship killer or Xiaomi Mi Note 10. Indeed, despite not having flagship-class hardware, the Mi Note 10 is considered one of the best camera phones out there, and it is available at a modest price just like the Realme X2 Pro. We believe there is not a universal choice for everyone but it mostly depends on the user’s needs. You will get why by going ahead and reading this specs comparison between Realme X2 Pro and Xiaomi Mi Note 10.

Oppo Realme X2 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10

Design

I think there were undoubtedly more efforts put into the making of the Xiaomi Mi Note 10’s design. The handset comes with a more rounded form factor as well as a curved screen and a higher screen-to-body ratio. Despite Mi Note 10 sports a bigger battery than the Realme X2 Pro, the device is more compact, but it is thicker. Both the handsets come with a back glass protected by Gorilla Glass 5, as well as an aluminum frame. And they both have an in-display fingerprint reader.

Display

Even though it is a very affordable flagship, Realme X2 Pro features one of the most valid display panels in the smartphone market. It is not the best of all, but it is amazing for both multimedia and gaming. On its price range, it is the only to support the HDR10+ technology for excellent image reproduction, as well as a 90 Hz refresh rate which provides a smoother user experience. The phone even features a full DCI P3 coverage and an incredibly high peak brightness (up to 1000 nits). Last but not least, it has a wide 6.5-inch diagonal. Even the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 has a very nice display, with the support to HDR10 and DCI P3 coverage, as well as a high brightness (up to 600 nits). But it is far from the high level of the Realme X2 Pro. So do not get fooled by the curved edges, that is just design.

Specs & Software

Besides having a top-class display, Realme X2 Pro has an even more stunning hardware department. It is fueled by the most powerful Qualcomm’s chipset to date: the Snapdragon 855+ running at a max frequency of 2.96 GHz. Further, it features the max quantity of RAM you can find in the actual market: up to 12 GB, as well as a UFS 3.0 internal storage (not for the base version with 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of native storage, that one has UFS 2.1 storage). Both the phones have Android 9 Pie out of the box, but they are customized by different user interfaces. The Realme X2 Pro has the ColorOS, while Xiaomi Mi Note 10 comes with MIUI which we define as a more advanced custom UI. Both will be updated to Android 10, but this is kinda obvious since they just launched.

Camera

Realme X2 is a perfect flagship when it comes to display and hardware, but it is just a mid-ranger when it comes to cameras. It has a quad rear camera including a 64 MP main sensor, but that is just a midrange-class sensor. However, this does not mean it does not click great photos. On the other hand, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 has one of the most impressive camera departments of the whole market, besides being the best Xiaomi camera phone. It is the only smartphone with a Penta camera including an astonishing 108 MP main sensor. It even supports optical zoom up to 5x and a dedicated macro camera. Even the front camera of the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is better.

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Battery

As said above, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 can be considered one of the best camera phones, but not everyone noticed that it is even one of the best battery phones. It mounts a huge 5260 mAh battery and it obviously wins the comparison with Realme X2 Pro.

Price

The base variant of the Realme X2 Pro (6/64 GB) costs €399/$440, but the phone goes up to €499 in the 12/256 GB configuration. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 has only one configuration with 6/128 GB and a €599/$660 price tag. There is not a clear winner of this comparison, despite Xiaomi Mi Note 10 looks like a more impressive phone. If you do not care about cameras at all, then you should go for the Realme X2 Pro due to its way better processor and display. But if you do and you also need very long battery life, choose the Xiaomi Mi Note 10.

Oppo Realme X2 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Mi Note 10

PRO

• Amazing camera
• Bigger battery
• Interesting design
• Great and updated software

CONS

• Higher price

Oppo Realme X2 Pro

PRO

• Better display
• Higher performance
• Stereo speakers
• Faster charging technology

CONS

• Midrange camera

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Camera phones are all around, even in the midrange segment. A lot of people prefer to have amazing camera performance instead of the best hardware department, that is why companies started equipping midrange devices with high-end cameras. A perfect example of this is the Mi Note 10, a handset launched with one of the most impressive camera departments but a midrange-class hardware side. Even Oppo Reno2 is similar, but it has a more affordable price since its camera is not as impressive as the Mi Note 10. On the other hand, there is Huawei P30 Pro: it is a flagship but thanks to street prices and other factors it became as affordable as the Mi Note 10, but it still features a flagship-class camera department. We believe it is worth showing you a comparison between these three devices given their actual prices and potentialities.

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 vs Oppo Reno2 vs Huawei P30 Pro

Design

Oppo Reno2 has the most futuristic and original design. It is the only to feature a notch-less full-screen display, thanks to a shark fin pop-up camera mechanism which also includes a front-facing LED flash. But the Huawei P30 has a more interesting build quality and it is waterproof and dustproof with the IP68 certification. It means that you can put it underwater up to 2 meters deep for max 30 minutes. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 still has a premium and original design with a curved screen, rounded corners, a glass back and an aluminum frame, but it has a notched display and it does not offer any kind of water protection.

Display

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and Huawei P30 Pro are able to provide a better display quality than Oppo Reno2 thanks to the support to HDR10 standard and a high DCI P3 coverage. There should be no much difference in the quality between the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and the Huawei P30 Pro, while Oppo Reno2 does not support HDR, so it is inferior in multimedia content reproduction. Each of these devices features an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Hardware/Software

In terms of the hardware department, both Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and Oppo Reno2 offer great performance, but they are just mid-rangers. They are both powered by the Snapdragon 730G which is perfect for gaming, but it does not provide the same CPU and GPU performance as flagship-class Qualcomm chipsets from the Snapdragon 8xx series. Huawei P30 Pro, instead, provides a more powerful Kirin 980 chipset. Not the best Kirin SoC, but still a very powerful one. Further, Huawei P30 Pro has the most advanced memory configuration with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage that you can furtherly expand with a micro SD.

Camera

On the camera side, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 takes the gold medal. It features a Penta-camera with an impressive 108 MP main sensor able to capture an amazing level of detail. Further, it supports 5x optical zoom, a dedicated macro camera, and an ultrawide sensor. At the second place of this comparison, we got the Huawei P30 Pro with a 40 MP quad camera including a periscope lens with 5x optical zoom and a 3D TOF camera. Oppo Reno2 still has an awesome camera with OIS, but not at the same level as its rivals.

Battery

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 boasts a mammoth 5260 mAh battery and it can guarantee the longest battery life. But unlike the Huawei P30 Pro, it does not support wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.

Price

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 debuted in the European market with a €599/$660 price tag, Huawei P30 Pro currently costs about €620/$683 thanks to online street prices, while Oppo Reno2 8/128 GB starts from €499/$550. While Oppo Reno2 provides a higher value for money, in my opinion, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is the most impressive device due to its amazing camera and a huge battery.

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Xiaomi Mi Note 10 vs Oppo Reno2 vs Huawei P30 Pro: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Mi Note 10

PROS

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

CONS

• Nothing particular

Huawei P30 Pro

PROS

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

CONS

• Nothing particular

Oppo Reno 2

PROS

• Good cameras
• Better design
• Front-facing LED flash
• Good price

CONS

• Nothing particular

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After unveiling the Mi CC9 Pro for the Chinese market, Xiaomi officially announced the Mi Note 10 today. It is the global version of the Mi CC9 Pro and Xiaomi advertised it as the world’s first phone with a 108 MP Penta-camera. Its cameras are indeed its main focus since we are talking about one of the best camera phones ever released, and that is not a usual thing by Xiaomi. But with this device, Xiaomi also decided to set a price tag: is it worth the money asked? We will try you to let you figure it out by comparing it with the most important Chinese flagship available globally at the same price: the vanilla OnePlus 7T.

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 vs OnePlus 7T

Design

Xiaomi put more effort into the design of the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 than OnePlus with the 7T. The handset comes with a curved display as well as a design with more rounded corners which makes it look more elegant. The OnePlus 7T has a classic flat design with a waterdrop notch and not so narrow bezels around the screen. Further, not everyone may like the big round-shaped camera module on the back. Both Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and OnePlus 7T have an optical in-display fingerprint reader. The former lacks stereo speakers, while the latter lacks a 3.5 mm jack, so you will have to choose. Note 10 is a more compact smartphone, but OnePlus 7T is lighter.

Display

Despite both Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and OnePlus 7T have a high-end display, there is no challenge: OnePlus 7T is superior. It boasts a bigger 6.55-inch screen with the support to HDR10+ standard, a 90 Hz refresh rate which makes the user experience smoother, and full DCI P3 coverage. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 has high brightness, a high DCI P3 coverage, and even HDR10, but it lacks HDR10+ and a 90 Hz refresh rate, so you can not compare it with the OnePlus 7T. Unlike the 7T, Note 10 has curved edges. There are people who love them and people who hate them: what is your opinion? Last but not least, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 has a higher screen-to-body ratio than OnePlus 7T.

Specs & Software

Despite it is a flagship-class camera phone, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is not a device with flagship-grade hardware. It is fueled by the upper-midrange Snapdragon 730G and this left a lot of people disappointed. On the other hand, OnePlus 7T is a true flagship with an amazing Snapdragon 855+ chipset, it delivers blazing speeds and perfect performance in every scenario. Further, OnePlus 7T runs Android 10 out of the box while Note 10 is still based on Android 9 Pie. However, you should not worry too much about this since Xiaomi phones have a very advanced software thanks to the MIUI Android customization.

Camera

We already told you that Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is one of the best camera phones out there, so you probably already understood that it wins this camera comparison. The 108 MP captures an astonishing level of detail, the phone supports optical zoom up to 5x and OIS. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 has a Pro version with an even better camera which sports a 108 MP main sensor with an 8P lens instead of 7P. Note 10 also wins the front camera comparison thanks to its 32 MP selfie snapper. The OnePlus 7T is still a great camera phone thanks to its 48 MP triple camera and OIS, but it will never be at the same level as the Note 10 just like almost every phone out there.

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Battery

Despite providing an awesome camera, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is also equipped with a huge battery. The capacity of 5260 mAh should allow you achieving two days of battery life even with intensive use. OnePlus 7T has just a 3800 mAh battery so there is no way it can compete in any scenarios, but it charges faster because of the smaller capacity.

Price

Both the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and OnePlus 7T are sold globally with a €599 price tag in their base version (Note 10 costs €549/$607 in many European markets, while OnePlus 7T costs $599 in the US market). Overall, there is not a winner: if you prefer to have a better display and performance, then you should go for the OnePlus 7T. But if you want a much better camera and battery, choose the Mi Note 10.

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

Xiaomi Mi Note 10

PRO

• Amazing camera
• Bigger battery
• Very interesting design

CONS

• Lower-end hardware

OnePlus 7T

PRO

• Better display
• Higher performance
• Stereo speakers
• Android 10 out of the box

CONS

• Much smaller battery

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After uncountable rumors and leaks, Xiaomi has finally unwrapped the Mi CC9 Pro smartphone at an event in China. The Chinese electronics maker also introduced Mi TV 5 series along with Mi Watch. It will go live around the globe with the name of Xiaomi Mi Note 10. However, the exact launch details for its global launch is still unknown, but you can enjoy the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro wallpapers until then.

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Download Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro Wallpapers

The beautifully designed Mi CC9 Pro and painted atop with gradient colors also hosts several new wallpapers. Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro features vibrant wallpapers as like its design and look. There are a total of 20 wallpapers consisting of artistic effects, inspired by nature and some minimalistic designs.

All the Full HD+ wallpapers have a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels with the aspect ratio of 19.5:9. However, these will perfectly fit inside every viewport on most of the regular smartphones. The wallpapers can be downloaded in full resolution from the Google Drive link mentioned after the gallery. You can preview the low-resolution images below.

Download High Res Wallpapers

After downloading the zip file from the above link, make sure to extract them and apply your favorite one as the wallpaper. The wallpapers will fit accurately on any HD display or AMOLED display devices easily.

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro Specifications

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro is the newest series of Mi CC9 series. The upper mid-range device carries Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G chipset coupled with 6/8GB RAM. The new smartphone flaunts 6.47-inch edge-to-edge curved AMOLED display featuring 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution. The TUV Rheinland accreditation confirms the reduced effects on your eyes as the display filters the blue light. The 19.5:9 aspect ratio display offers 400000:1 contrast ratio, 600-nits brightness, HDR, and DCI-P3 wide color gamut.

Xiaomi has done a lot of work around its cameras. The new smartphone comes with a Penta camera module on the rear side consisting of a 108-megapixel primary camera supporting 4-axis Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). There’s a 5-megapixel super-telephoto lens with 5X optical, 10X hybrid, and 50x digital zoom. A 12-megapixel portrait sensor is present with the pixel size of 1.4 microns to capture the tiniest details of the face. Another 20-megapixel ultrawide lens with a 117-degree view field and a 2-megapixel macro lens is present on the rear side. On the front, there’s a 32-megapixel selfie camera for video calling and face authentication.

THe camera is further tweaked with additional software capabilities such as AI scene recognition, AI smart slimming, AI studio light, portrait mode, macro video shooting, 960fps slow-mo video shooting, etc. It has scored 130 points in photography and 102 points in videography tests.

There are multiple storage variants including 6 GB + 128 GB, 8 GB + 128 GB and 8 GB + 256 GB. The company has added support for GPU Turbo 2.0 technology to enhance performance while gaming. In connectivity, there’s a WI-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 50, GPS, NFC, GPS, IR blaster, USB-C, and 3.5mm headphone jack. is available for the starting price of 2799 Yuan, which roughly translates to $399. It is available in three different colors, such as Magic Green, Ice, and Snow Aurora and Phantom Black.

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Xiaomi is again set to ignite yet another flame with its upcoming smartphone, the Mi Note 10 with its launch set for November 6. The Mi Note 10 is already tipped to pack the same specs as the Mi CC9 Pro which was unveiled in China earlier today. Popular online retailer GearBest has now listed the Mi Note 10 o its platform and has indicated that the device will be sold first on its platform on November 6. This will potentially make the e-tailer the first to sell the Mi Note 10 online.

The premium mid-range Mi Note 10 will be released on November 6 at 19.00 UTC +8.  It will be available to buy in three colour options; Black, Deep Green and White. Although the time may be modified, if it goes ahead as scheduled, you’ll be in good stead to get special privileges if you register on GearBest. There is a limited Early Bird special price offer which GearBet is ye to unveil but says is even lower than the official global launch price. There is also a “Lucky Draw” to be held on November 6 which will see a lucky chap go home with a unit of the Mi Note 10.

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To avail yourself of these promising offers, head over to the product page using the links below.

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 (Black variant) Arrival Notice 

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 (Green variant) Arrival Notice

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 (White variant) Arrival Notice

That isn’t all, you can also use the coupon: GBMINOTE10 to get a price slash when the official sales commence at 18: 30 UTC+8, 6th November 2019. You can find out more about the Mi Note 10 promo from here.

The Mi Note 10 is projected to be the “World’s first” 108MP Penta camera phone. The penta-lens camera setup consists of an OIS-enabled 108-megapixel primary lens, a 20-megapixel ultrawide lens with 117-degree field-of-view, an OIS assisted periscope 12-megapixel telephoto lens with support for 5x optical zoom, 10x hybrid zoom and 50x hybrid zoom, 2-megapixel a macro lens and a portrait lens.

The Mi Note 10 also excels in other aspects such as the display as it features a 6.47-inch curved AMOLED display with full HD+ resolution. The battery capacity is indeed another reason why you should want to own the premium device. You may never run out of battery with the Mi Note 10. Not only does it have a big 5260mAh cell, it equally comes with 30W fast charging said to go from 0 to 100% in just 65 minutes. The Xiaomi model is powered by a Snapdragon 730G chipset. The phone is also expected to utilise an in-display fingerprint sensor among others.

You can get more information about the Mi Note 10 from here.

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Xiaomi‘s Mi Note series was ranked among the smartphones that buyers are likely to retain for a longer period in a recent chart released in China. Xiaomi hasn’t released a lot of ’em Note series models, the last being the Mi Note 3 released way back in 2017. Apart from the Note 3, there is the Mi Note 2, as well as the Mi Note and Note Pro. As you may be aware already, the company is set to launch the Mi Note 10. A recent official teaser tipped the device to launch on November 14 in Poland.

Xiaomi has now officially revealed via its Twitter handle that the Mi Note 10 will make its maiden debut in Europe on November 6, just two days from today! The event will hold in Madrid, Spain and is scheduled to commence by 11.30 am GMT +1.

Welcome to the new era of smartphone cameras!

Join our event to reveal the world's first 108MP Penta camera.

Live stream available, stay tuned!#DareToDiscover with #MiNote10 pic.twitter.com/BiUXHH4Xdp

— Xiaomi #First108MPPentaCam (@Xiaomi) November 3, 2019

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The tweet teases the Mi Note 10 to be the “World’s first” 108MP Penta camera phone. The Mi CC9 Pro already launched with Samsung’s 108MP sensor in a Penta-lens arrangement.  To recall, the penta-lens camera system of the Mi CC9 Pro has an OIS enabled 108-megapixel primary lens, a 20-megapixel ultrawide lens with 117-degree field-of-view, an OIS assisted periscope 12-megapixel telephoto lens with support for 5x optical zoom, 10x hybrid zoom and 50x hybrid zoom, 2-megapixel a macro lens and a portrait lens.

The Note 10 is expected to pack a 6.47-inch curved OLED display with full HD+ resolution support. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 730G chipset and up to 8 GB of RAM. The device may also have a 5,260mAh battery crammed under its hood, with support for 30W fast charging. The phone is also expected to utilise an in-display fingerprint sensor among others.

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In January 2015, Xiaomi had launched its first ever Mi Note and Mi Note Pro flagship phones. The Mi Note 2 was announced with the first Mi MIX smartphone in October 2016. After the Mi Note 3 phone was made official in September 2017, Xiaomi hasn’t launched any new Mi Note series phone. In June this year, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun had stated that the company won’t be launching Mi Note and Mi Max series of smartphones. However, a reliable tipster from China has claimed that Xiaomi may resurrect the Mi Note series by launching the Mi Note 10 flagship phone by the end of October.

Xiaomi will restart the Note series smartphone, and will release the Xiaomi Mi Note10 flagship mobile phone at the end of October.

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) October 11, 2019

Unfortunately, the tipster has not revealed any details on the specifications of the Xiaomi Mi Note 10. While the first and second-generation Mi Note phones were packed with flagship specs, the Mi Note 3 was an upper-midrange phone. Nonetheless, the Mi Note 10 is expected to debut as a flagship device. Hence, it is likely to feature the Snapdragon 855+ SoC.

Recent reports by XDA Developers have revealed MIUI 11 beta includes a code for a refresh rate display setting that provides options to switch between 60Hz and 120Hz. Hence, it appears Xiaomi may launch a smartphone with 120Hz refresh rate in the near future. It remains to be seen whether the mysterious phone with 90Hz refresh rate will have an OLED or LCD panel.

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The publication has also claimed that the source code of MIUI 11 has references like “tele 5x” and “ultra tele” along with a description that reads “use 50x zoom to capture distant objects in greater detail.” These findings indicate that there could be a Xiaomi smartphone that may offer photography features like 5x optical zoom and 50x digital zoom. Scouring through MIUI 11 has also revealed that possibly the same smartphone can capture 8K resolution videos at 30fps.

It remains to be seen whether the rumored Mi Note 10 could be equipped with 120Hz refresh rate display with camera capabilities like 5x optical zoom, 50x digital zoom and 8K video recording at 30fps. Readers are advised to wait for further reports to learn more on the specs of the Mi Note 10 smartphone.

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