Xiaomi Redmi Note 10

Compact and lightweight design with good ergonomics and IP53 certification

The competition has more powerful SoCs.

Nonetheless, the Redmi Note 10 is an excellent all-rounder offering some rare features for its price. Sadly, some deal-breaking cons could potentially get in the way of the device's success, and that's the missing NFC (meaning no contactless payments)...

Full HD+ AMOLED display ; Good battery life and fast recharge time ; Water resistant against splashes ; Infrared port

No NFC ; Outdated processor ; Not very versatile camera setup

When analyzed as a standalone handset, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 is a good smartphone with a grounded yet attractive finish, AMOLED display with good image quality, in addition to excellent battery life and fast charging support. What works against it...

Display ; The OLED doesn’t have any fancy tricks up its sleeve, but it’s still a fine panel, nevertheless. ; Design ; The phone looks good and feels much lighter than it actually is. ; Battery ; Solid 1.5-day battery life and the included charger is...

Camera ; Only the main camera is any good. Don’t expect much from other shooters, including the selfie cam. ; MIUI ; It could be a bit much if you’re coming from a lighter OS. Plus, its aggressive app killings can be frustrating. ; Performance ; Didn’t...

Stunning, elegant design ; All-day battery life ; Speedy 33W charging ; Main camera delivers the goods ; IP53 rating

Not the best performance in the category ; Secondary cameras could be a bit better

The Redmi Note 10 focuses on the everyday experience over raw performance. The main camera delivers, the build quality is excellent, and the classy design stands out among its more gaudy contemporaries. The negatives that are here are offset by the low...

Premium Design With IP53 Rating ; Big & Vibrant AMOLED Display ; Long-Lasting Battery Life ; Dedicated microSD Card Slot & 3.5mm Headphone Jack

Camera Performance Could Have Been Better ; Unwanted Ads & Bloatware

The Redmi Note 10 hits the sweet spot with its pricing and could be the ideal budget smartphone for most of the buyers in India. It looks good, feels sturdy, clicks decent pictures in the daytime, and smoothly sails throughout the day. The 1080p AMOLED...

Great value ; Gorgeous design ; Good Battery life

Incosistent camera ; Average processor

Reliable performance ; Good battery life ; Infra-red and audio port retained ; Value-for-money ; Pricing

Ads are still prevalent and annoying ; Camera’s ‘Night’ mode is unacceptable ; Heavier games lag ; No 5G

Super AMOLED Display ; 33W Fast Charging Support ; Slim & Light Weight Matte Finish Design ; Stereo Speakers ; Good Performance, Camera, & Battery Life ; Dedicated microSD Card Slot ; 3.5mm Jack ; Value For Money

The Redmi Note 10 has surprised us with its Super AMOLED display, it’s a worthy upgrade compared to its predecessor. In addition, Android 11 out-of-the-box, IP53 water-resistant rating, lightweight matte finish design, and stereo speakers are some...

Relatively slim and light ; Good battery life ; Good display and speakers ; Decent daytime camera performance

Spammy software at launch time ; Average overall camera performance

The Redmi Note 10 doesn't push any major new boundaries for a budget phone, which is a little disappointing considering how popular its predecessors have been. That said, prices are rising and taxes are steeper than before so it's hard for companies to...