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Xiaomi Mi 10S (12GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£380RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.67 inchesMain camera megapixels:108 MP & 13 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP

Xiaomi Mi 10S (12GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.3

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components

90%

7.3

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–²Better than 68% of smartphones
7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components

25%

7.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.1

Camera

15%

6.4

Display

15%

7.2

Battery

10%

7.4

Software

10%

7.6

Connectivity

4%

7.6

Audio

3%

6.9

Design

â–²Better than 69% of smartphones
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £380

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Technical Specifications of smartphone Xiaomi Mi 10S (12GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components:

25%

7.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.1

Camera

15%

6.4

Display

15%

7.2

Battery

10%

7.4

Software

10%

7.6

Connectivity

4%

7.6

Audio

3%

6.9

Design

7.3
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Xiaomi Mi 10S (12GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components:

60%

7.3

Overall score

40%

8.5

Price

7.6
Brand name
Xiaomi
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
â–² Better than 72% of models
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor which is faster than processors in 72.4% of smartphones and equal to processors in 1.3% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
12 GB
RAM capacity
12 GB
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 12 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 59% of smartphones and equal to that of 24.3% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Internal storage
256 GB
â–² Better than 39% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
3.2 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
3.2 GHz
â–² Better than 81% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 3.2 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 81.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 7.1% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 11
Android version
Android 11
Android version
Android 11
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 11 which is older than that found in 80.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 8.5% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
108 MP & 13 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
Main camera megapixels
108 MP & 13 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 108 MP & 13 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP which is higher than that of 95.2% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.7 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/1.7 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
â–² Better than 87% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.7 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 87% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
69.1 mm²
Main camera sensor area
69.1 mm²
â–² Better than 89% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 69.1 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 88.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.8 µm which is larger than in 35.5% of smartphones and equal to the size in 21.9% of smartphones.
1.6 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.67 inches
Screen size
6.67 inches
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches which is larger than the screens of 38.3% of smartphones and equal to those of 13.4% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2340 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2340 px
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2340 px which is lower than that of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.1% of smartphones.
Pixel density
386 ppi
Pixel density
386 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 386 ppi which is lower than that of 72.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
â–² Better than 41% of models
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Refresh rate
90 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 90 Hz which is lower than in 65.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 18.9% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
4,780 mAh
Battery capacity
4,780 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,780 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 74.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 0.1% of smartphones.
Charging speed
33 W
Charging speed
33 W
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 33 W which is faster than in 38.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 12% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
yes
Wireless charging
yes
â–² Better than 75% of models
This smartphone supports wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
â–² Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
162.6 mm
Height
162.6 mm
â–² Better than 63% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 162.6 mm which is shorter than 62.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.7% of smartphones.
Width
74.8 mm
Width
74.8 mm
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 74.8 mm which is narrower than 72.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.1% of smartphones.
Thickness
9 mm
Thickness
9 mm
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 9 mm which is thicker than 80% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.1% of smartphones.
Weight
208 g
Weight
208 g
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 208 g which is heavier than 69.7% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1.7% of smartphones.
Device volume
107,892 cm³
Device volume
107,892 cm³
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 107,892 cm³ which is larger than 79.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
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Xiaomi Mi 10S (12GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

246810TotalPerformance & HardwareSoftwareCameraConnectivityDisplayBatteryAudioDesign
  • 2.16x larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    69.1 mm²
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (69.1 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    69.1 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Supports wireless charging
    Wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    108 MP & 13 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (108 MP & 13 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    108 MP & 13 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Better main camera video
    Main camera video
    4320 x 30 fps
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 44.20x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    4320x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 33.3% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    3.2 GHz
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    10 W
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (10 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    10 W vs 6 W
  • 4 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    12 GB
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 4.1% better value for money
    Xiaomi Mi 10S (12GB + 256GB) has better value for money than the average smartphone (7.63 vs 7.3).
    7.63 vs 7.34
  • 33.3% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    3.2 GHz
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    10 W
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (10 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    10 W vs 6 W
  • 4 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    12 GB
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    1 x 3.2 GHz & 3 x 2.42 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x3.2 GHz & 3x2.42 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x3.2 GHz & 3x2.42 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 6 more memory channels
    Memory channels
    8
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This smartphone has more memory channels than the average smartphone (8 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 memory channels.
    8 vs 2
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    5
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 3x more shader units
    N. of shading units
    768
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <32 – >1.5k
    This smartphone features more shader units than the average smartphone (768 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    768 vs 256
  • 71.9% higher memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    44 GB/s
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (44 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    44 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    Maximum RAM
    16 GB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • 26.5% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    3,205
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (3,205 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    3,205 vs 2,533
  • 35.2% higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    4,212
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <661 – >11.1k
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (4,212 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    4,212 vs 3,115
  • 12.4% higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    1,059
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (1,059 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    1,059 vs 942
  • Better processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This smartphone features a better processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 2.16x larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    69.1 mm²
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (69.1 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    69.1 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    108 MP & 13 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (108 MP & 13 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    108 MP & 13 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Better main camera video
    Main camera video
    4320 x 30 fps
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 44.20x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    4320x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Supports laser autofocus
    Laser autofocus
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 21.4% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    Number of flash LEDs
    2
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    HDR10 video recording
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    Dual-tone LED flash
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Wider main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.7 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This smartphone has a wider main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.7 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.7 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Wider front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.0
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    20 MP
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (20 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    20 MP vs 16 MP
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Supports ANT+
    ANT+
    yes
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This smartphone supports ANT+ technology, the average smartphone does not. 6% of smartphones are ANT+ compatible.
  • Has a barometer
    Barometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This smartphone features a barometer, the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones include a barometer.
  • Higher contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    5000000:1
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone has a higher contrast ratio than the average smartphone (5000000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone contrast ratio is 1000000:1.
    AMOLED/OLED displays have an effectively infinite contrast ratio
    5,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • Supports HDR10 support
    HDR10 support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Has a curved display
    Curved display
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartphone features a curved display, the average smartphone does not. 24.5% of smartphones have curved screens.
  • 120 nits higher peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    1,120 nits
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (1120 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    1,120 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Supports wireless charging
    Wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    Reverse wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartphone supports reverse wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 23.6% of smartphones offer reverse wireless charging.
  • 2x faster reverse wireless charging speed
    Reverse wireless charging speed
    10 W
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <4.5 W – >10 W
    This smartphone supports a faster reverse wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (10 W vs 5 W). The average speed is 5 W.
    10 W vs 5 W
  • 50% faster wireless charging speed
    Wireless charging speed
    30 W
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <10 W – >50 W
    This smartphone supports a faster wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (30 W vs 20 W). The average speed is 20 W.
    30 W vs 20 W
  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    GSMArena battery life endurance score
    101
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <74 – >125
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (101 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    101 vs 99.5
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    aptX Adaptive
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Supports aptX
    aptX
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 1.2 mm narrower
    Width
    74.8 mm
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (74.8 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    74.8 mm vs 76 mm
  • 1 mm shorter
    Height
    162.6 mm
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (162.6 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    162.6 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    90 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 29.5% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    670 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (670 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    670 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 11
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 11 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 11 vs Android 14
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Process node
    7 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (7 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    7 nm vs 6 nm
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    Scrolling screenshots
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • 2.3% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    386 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (386 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    386 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 5.44x less popular
    Xiaomi Mi 10S (12GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 46.2% more expensive
    Xiaomi Mi 10S (12GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£380 vs £260).
    £380 vs £260
  • 29.5% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    670 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (670 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    670 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Process node
    7 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (7 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    7 nm vs 6 nm
  • 2.6% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    10,504
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <7.1k – >15.9k
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (10,504 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    10,504 vs 10,783
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 11
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 11 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 11 vs Android 14
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    Scrolling screenshots
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    Play while downloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.1
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.1 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    90 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 2.3% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    386 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (386 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    386 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1080 x 2340 px
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2340 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2340 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 25% lower touch sampling rate
    Touch sampling rate
    180 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <120 Hz – >480 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (180 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average smartphone has a sampling rate of 240 Hz.
    180 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • 4.4% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,780 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4780 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,780 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 3 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2021
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2021 vs 2024). 3.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    March 2021
    2021 vs 2024
  • 0.7 mm thicker
    Thickness
    9 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (9 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    9 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 6% heavier
    Weight
    208 g
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (208 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    208 g vs 196.2 g
  • 10.3% larger volume
    Device volume
    107,892 cm³
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
    This smartphone has a larger volume than the average smartphone (107892 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    107,892 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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gizmochina.com
23/03/2021
Summary of the review
Xiaomi Mi 10s Full Review: The underrated "Gaming" phone - Gizmochina
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dxomark.com
09/03/2021
Summary of the review
Xiaomi Mi 10S Audio review: A new No. 1 - DXOMARK
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en.xiaomitoday.it
21/03/2021
Summary of the review
Black Shark 4 Pro sets a new standard for sound quality | DxOMark (Comparison includes Mi 10S)
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Xiaomi Mi 10S (12GB + 256GB)

  • Exceptional audio quality featuring symmetrical dual speakers tuned by [Harman Kardon](Use code with caution.jsonhttps://www.gizmochina.com/2021/03/23/xiaomi-mi-10s-full-review-the-underrated-gaming-phone/Use code with caution.json)
  • Strong gaming performance with stable frame rates due to the [Snapdragon 870 chipset](Use code with caution.jsonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEw2bm6Efg4Use code with caution.json)
  • Effective [Liquid Cool 2.0 system](Use code with caution.jsonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbCGtyp40JYUse code with caution.json) that prevents overheating during intensive tasks
  • High-quality primary camera (108MP) with [OIS](Use code with caution.jsonhttps://blog.router-switch.com/2021/03/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-xiaomi-mi-10s/Use code with caution.json) for sharp photos and video
  • Excellent battery efficiency paired with [33W wired and 30W wireless](Use code with caution.jsonhttps://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_10s-reviews-10780p3.phpUse code with caution.json) fast charging
  • Premium design, particularly the white variant with its [ceramic-like texture](Use code with caution.jsonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEw2bm6Efg4Use code with caution.json)

What we don't like about Xiaomi Mi 10S (12GB + 256GB)

  • Device is notably [heavy (208g)](Use code with caution.jsonhttps://versus.com/en/xiaomi-mi-10sUse code with caution.json) and thick, making one-handed use difficult
  • Lacks a dedicated [headphone jack](Use code with caution.jsonhttps://www.techradar.com/news/xiaomi-mi-10sUse code with caution.json)
  • Display refresh rate is limited to [90Hz](Use code with caution.jsonhttps://www.gizmochina.com/2021/03/23/xiaomi-mi-10s-full-review-the-underrated-gaming-phone/Use code with caution.json), which was behind competitors at its release
  • Software experience can be cluttered with [MIUI bloatware](Use code with caution.jsonhttps://www.androidcentral.com/xiaomi-mi-10-reviewUse code with caution.json) and occasional bugs
  • No official [IP rating](Use code with caution.jsonhttps://www.cnet.com/reviews/xiaomi-mi-10-pro-5g-review/Use code with caution.json) for water and dust resistance
  • Secondary camera sensors (macro and depth) are [less impressive](Use code with caution.jsonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEw2bm6Efg4Use code with caution.json) than the main lens

Verdict

The Xiaomi Mi 10S (12GB + 256GB) is a premium smartphone featuring a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor, a 6.67-inch 90Hz AMOLED display with HDR10+ support, and a versatile quad-camera setup with a 108MP main sensor that includes optical image stabilization (OIS). Key strengths (pros) include exceptional audio quality due to Harman Kardon tuned dual stereo speakers, good battery life from its 4780mAh capacity, 33W wired and 30W wireless fast charging support, and 5G connectivity. Potential drawbacks (cons) are that the screen's 90Hz refresh rate is slightly inferior to the 120Hz found on some competitors, the phone is somewhat heavy at 208g, it lacks an official IP water resistance rating, and there is no expandable storage via a microSD card slot.

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