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Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S (6GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110RAM capacity:6 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.43 inchesMain camera megapixels:64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S (6GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S (6GB + 128GB)
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
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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–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

90%

5.8

Technical score

10%

9.2

User score

â–¼Worse than 71% of smartphones
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 56%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

25%

4.4

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.2

Camera

15%

5.4

Display

15%

6.1

Battery

10%

7.0

Software

10%

7.0

Connectivity

4%

7.4

Audio

3%

6.3

Design

â–¼Worse than 78%
9.2

User score

User score
9.2/ 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
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★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 96%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S (6GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

25%

4.4

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.2

Camera

15%

5.4

Display

15%

6.1

Battery

10%

7.0

Software

10%

7.0

Connectivity

4%

7.4

Audio

3%

6.3

Design

5.8
User score
User score
9.2/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.2
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Popularity:
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S (6GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 94.1% of smartphones.
10
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.3
Brand name
Xiaomi
Processor model
MediaTek Helio G95
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Helio G95 processor model which is slower than processors in 81.5% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.4% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
6 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 6 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 71.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 10.8% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.05 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.05 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 83.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.1% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 11
Android version
Android 11
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
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP which is higher than that of 80.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.6% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.79 & f/1.8 & f/or
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.79 & f/1.8 & f/or which is wider than that of 76.6% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
31.4 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 31.4 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 57.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.8% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.7 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.7 µm which is smaller than in 64.6% of smartphones and equal to the size in 10.4% of smartphones.
1.4 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
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
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.43 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.43 inches which is smaller than the screens of 85% of smartphones and equal to those of 1.5% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2400 px which is higher than that of 36.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 20.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
409 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 409 ppi which is higher than that of 66.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.5% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is lower than in 84.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 15.7% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
33 W
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
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
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Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
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
yes
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
160.5 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 160.5 mm which is shorter than 78% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.7% of smartphones.
Width
74.5 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 74.5 mm which is narrower than 76.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.3% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.3 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm which is thinner than 44.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.1% of smartphones.
Weight
178.8 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 178.8 g which is lighter than 87.7% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.3% of smartphones.
Device volume
94,720 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 94,720 cm³ which is smaller than 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.8% of smartphones.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S (6GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This smartphone has a higher contrast ratio than the average smartphone (4500000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone contrast ratio is 1000000:1.
    AMOLED/OLED displays have an effectively infinite contrast ratio
    4,500,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • Supports satellite SOS
    This smartphone supports satellite SOS functionality, the average smartphone does not. 8.1% of smartphones offer satellite emergency services.
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    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
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • 14.4% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 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
    â–¼
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    Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
    the average smartphone
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S (6GB + 128GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (9.15 vs 8.000).
    9.15 vs 8
  • 2.36x cheaper
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S (6GB + 128GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£110 vs £260).
    £110 vs £260
  • 83.9% more popular
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S (6GB + 128GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (10 vs 5.4).
    10 vs 5.44
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    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
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.79 & f/1.8 & f/or 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/1.79 & f/1.8 & f/or vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Supports satellite SOS
    This smartphone supports satellite SOS functionality, the average smartphone does not. 8.1% of smartphones offer satellite emergency services.
  • Has an infrared sensor
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.3% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This smartphone has a higher contrast ratio than the average smartphone (4500000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone contrast ratio is 1000000:1.
    AMOLED/OLED displays have an effectively infinite contrast ratio
    4,500,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • 3.5% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (409 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    409 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 100 nits higher peak brightness
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (1100 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    1,100 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 8.9% lighter
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (178.8 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    178.8 g vs 196.2 g
  • 1 m deeper water resistance
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1 m vs 0 m
  • 1.5 mm narrower
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (74.5 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    74.5 mm vs 76 mm
  • 3.1 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (160.5 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    160.5 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Helio G95 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Helio G95 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 2x larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • 25.8% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (7,996 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    7,996 vs 10,783
  • 0.24 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.4 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.43 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Helio G95 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Helio G95 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 2x larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 25.8% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (7,996 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    7,996 vs 10,783
  • 2 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (6 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 8 GB
  • 14.6% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.05 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • 29.6% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (663 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    663 vs 942
  • 60.9% lower memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (10 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    10 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 28.6% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (10 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    10 GB vs 14 GB
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2133 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 32.5% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (1,711 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    1,711 vs 2,533
  • 52.3% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (1,486 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    1,486 vs 3,115
  • 60.8% lower 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited than the average smartphone (1,499 vs 3,825). The average smartphone scores 3,825.
    1,499 vs 3,825
  • 65.6% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (422 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    422 vs 1,226
  • 5.3% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (900 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    900 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 62.5% fewer shader units
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (96 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    96 vs 256
  • Lower CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2.05 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2.05 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Older Android version
    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 battery health monitoring
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.5 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.5 vs f/2.2
  • 0.1 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.7 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    1.4 binned
    0.7 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (13 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    13 MP vs 16 MP
  • 1.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (31.4 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    31.4 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    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
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 0.24 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.4 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.43 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 25% lower touch sampling rate
    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
  • Worse display glass type
    This smartphone uses a worse display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). 0.00% of smartphones use the better glass type.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • Lower IP rating
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP53 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP53 vs IP67
  • 3 year/s older release date
    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
  • 10% lower French repairability index
    This smartphone has a lower French repairability index than the average smartphone (7.2 vs 8). The average smartphone scores 8.
    7.2 vs 8

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What we like about Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S (6GB + 128GB)

  • Vibrant and bright 6.43-inch AMOLED display, which is a rare feature in its price range.
  • Excellent all-day battery life, with many users reporting it can last up to a day and a half or even two days with lighter use.
  • Fast 33W charging capability, with the charger included in the box, which can charge the phone to over 50% in around 30 minutes.
  • Good performance for everyday tasks and casual gaming due to the MediaTek Helio G95 processor.
  • Decent main camera performance in good daylight conditions, producing good color and detail in standard photos.
  • Inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack, a dedicated microSD card slot, and an IR blaster, which are increasingly rare features.
  • Durable build quality with an IP53 splash and dust resistance rating.
  • Features dual stereo speakers, which provide a good audio experience for media consumption.
  • Generally considered great value for money given its feature set.
  • Side-mounted fingerprint sensor is described as fast and effective.

What we don't like about Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S (6GB + 128GB)

  • The display has a standard 60Hz refresh rate, which is a notable drawback compared to competitors offering 90Hz or 120Hz panels for a more fluid experience.
  • The phone can overheat quickly when playing graphic-intensive games or even in regular outdoor sunlight, potentially causing performance drops or video recording delays.
  • The software (MIUI) is often criticized for having bloatware (pre-loaded apps), displaying unsolicited ads in the interface, and sometimes having bugs or performance drops.
  • Low-light camera performance is not a strong suit, with images appearing noisy, soft, and lacking saturation without significant improvement from Night mode.
  • The 2MP macro and 8MP ultra-wide sensors are considered average at best, with the macro lens being particularly difficult to use effectively due to fixed focus.
  • General camera quality can be inconsistent and sometimes produces over-sharpened photos due to aggressive AI processing.
  • Some users report slow shutter response, leading to missed photo opportunities.
  • Despite having a large 5000mAh battery, some users feel it doesn't last as long as expected given the capacity, possibly due to poor RAM management.
  • The use of a slightly older MediaTek Helio G95 chipset is seen as a cost-saving measure compared to the Snapdragon chips in other models of the series.

Verdict

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S features a vibrant 6.43-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection and a MediaTek Helio G95 processor, complemented by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Key strengths include a long-lasting 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging, dual stereo speakers, IP53 splash resistance, and a 64MP quad-camera system for capable daylight photos. However, it is limited by its standard 60Hz refresh rate, a somewhat cluttered MIUI software experience with ads, and only average camera performance in low-light conditions.

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