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Xiaomi Redmi Note 10: test / review

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10: test / review (without commercial bias)Tests / Reviews

Every year the launch of the new mid-range Redmi / Xiaomi smartphone is a big event and this smartphone line typically sells millions of copies in just a few days. Xiaomi has so far always managed to push the boundaries of what was possible to market in this price range a little more and I think this new Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 will be a hit. [b][b]Xiaomi has a large toolbox of components (photo sensor, CPU, GPU, battery, screen, …) with which they play to create (or recompose) models at all price levels, this is sometimes done to the detriment of innovation, but in the end, this allows us to buy smartphones with an unbeatable price / quality ratio. What recipe will they use for the Redmi Note 10? [b][b]The Redmi Note 10 will be officially announced on March 4, 2021 to be marketed a week later. Rumors seem to indicate that the Redmi Note 10 will be equipped with an Amoled screen, this is the first time that Xiaomi has equipped a phone in this price range with a screen of this type. Amoled screens offer a much higher level of contrast than LCD screens, but that’s not all because this screen will use a frequency of 120hz to ensure excellent fluidity of the image. The other big rumor concerns the camera. Xiaomi would use the 108 million pixel sensor already used in high-end models, this sensor is not new but it is one of the best on the market. This would allow the Redmi Note 10 (in its pro version) to become the best mid-range photo smartphone. [b][b]As with the other models of this type from Xiaomi, I will buy the phone blindly as soon as it is released and I would probably be one of the first to receive it as was also the case for the latest models in the Poco range. [b][b]​[b][b][b]linkManufacturer web site: https://www.mi.com[b]linkSite where I have bought the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10: https://www.goboo.com[b]

Structure of my tests

I test the phones according to a pre-established structure (see below) to provide you with as much information as possible. Unfortunately, this takes a long time. Some tests like network performance tests take several days and for photo tests I sometimes have to wait until the weather is suitable to take pictures in good conditions. I am therefore obliged to publish the tests step by step, so I invite you to come back if the test is not complete at the time of your visit.[b]
How are my tests different from others on the web?

– I usually buy the devices with my own money, so price is just as important as you are!
– I keep the devices for at least a few weeks (sometimes more) to see what they are worth in real conditions.
– I answer (when possible) your questions to help you decide before you buy
– no one pays me to do these reviews, so I’m completely neutral and independent…
– My pages are not filled with ads

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Price Xiaomi Redmi Note 10

The list below shows the prices for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 from more than 50 sites around the world. If you are not satisfied with any price, you can subscribe to a price alert to be the first to be notified when the price drops.[b]bb

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Lake Green 4Gb Ram 128Gb ROM…

122 EUR

Amazon.com

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G – Smartphone 4+64GB, 6,5” 90Hz DotDisplay, MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G, 48MP…

125 EUR

Amazon.it

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 – 64GB – Black (Ohne Simlock)…

129 EUR

eBay DE

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Xiaomi Redmi 10 2022 Smartphone 6.5″ FHD + DotDisplay, MediaTek Helio G88, AI Quad cámara (4 GB + 6…

141 EUR

Amazon.es

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Xiaomi Redmi 10 Smartphone (Grigio (Carbon Gray), 4 + 128GB)…

144 EUR

Amazon.it

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 – 64GB – Graphite Gray (Ohne Simlock) (Dual SIM)…

150 EUR

eBay DE

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I test the phones according to a pre-established structure (see below) to provide you with as much information as possible. Unfortunately, this takes a long time. Some tests like network performance tests take several days and for photo tests I sometimes have to wait until the weather is suitable to take pictures in good conditions. I am therefore obliged to publish the tests step by step, so I invite you to come back if the test is not complete at the time of your visit.[b]- I usually buy the devices with my own money, so price is just as important as you are!- I keep the devices for at least a few weeks (sometimes more) to see what they are worth in real conditions.- I answer (when possible) your questions to help you decide before you buy- no one pays me to do these reviews, so I’m completely neutral and independent…- My pages are not filled with adsThe list below shows the prices for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 from more than 50 sites around the world. If you are not satisfied with any price, you can subscribe to a price alert to be the first to be notified when the price drops.[b]bb

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Timeline

03/08/2021 I bought the Redmi Note 10 for 159 € in pre-order on Goboo.com. This is my first time buying from this site, it is an official Xiaomi reseller in Europe, so delivery times are shorter and the warranty is two years. [b] 15 / 03/2021 I have received the Redmi Note 10, fast delivery, the test can start. [b][b]

Why this phone?

I’ve been testing phones for a little over 2 years and the first phone that motivated me to do these tests was the Redmi Note 5 (which I still have!). Xiaomi had shaken the market codes by offering an ultra complete phone for an unbeatable price, the camera of the Redmi Note 5 was also one of the first to really offer good photos at Xiaomi. [b][b]I then bought the Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 8, Redmi Note 8 Pro and Redmi Note 9, so I followed the evolution of the range quite well. I had been a little disappointed with the Redmi Note 9 which had not brought as many new features as the previous models. [b][b]I think the Redmi Note 10 will sell millions of copies because it takes good high-end ingredients like the Amoled screen or the 108 million pixel photo sensor to offer them at an ultra competitive price. [b][b]It is again a blind buy but the risk of being disappointed is quite low. So those who can’t wait for my test to finish shouldn’t take much risk either.[b]

Unpacking

Xiaomi probably launches more phones than any other brand, so it’s no wonder they’re trying to cut costs by producing identical boxes for almost all of their phones. The box of the Redmi Note 10 is therefore no exception to the rule. It contains the phone, a transparent silicone protection, a manual, a charger and a USB cable. [b][b] I made a small video to illustrate the contents of the box: [b][b][b][b][b]

03/08/2021 I bought the Redmi Note 10 for 159 € in pre-order on Goboo.com. This is my first time buying from this site, it is an official Xiaomi reseller in Europe, so delivery times are shorter and the warranty is two years. [b] 15 / 03/2021 I have received the Redmi Note 10, fast delivery, the test can start. [b][b]I’ve been testing phones for a little over 2 years and the first phone that motivated me to do these tests was the Redmi Note 5 (which I still have!). Xiaomi had shaken the market codes by offering an ultra complete phone for an unbeatable price, the camera of the Redmi Note 5 was also one of the first to really offer good photos at Xiaomi. [b][b]I then bought the Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 8, Redmi Note 8 Pro and Redmi Note 9, so I followed the evolution of the range quite well. I had been a little disappointed with the Redmi Note 9 which had not brought as many new features as the previous models. [b][b]I think the Redmi Note 10 will sell millions of copies because it takes good high-end ingredients like the Amoled screen or the 108 million pixel photo sensor to offer them at an ultra competitive price. [b][b]It is again a blind buy but the risk of being disappointed is quite low. So those who can’t wait for my test to finish shouldn’t take much risk either.[b] Xiaomi probably launches more phones than any other brand, so it’s no wonder they’re trying to cut costs by producing identical boxes for almost all of their phones. The box of the Redmi Note 10 is therefore no exception to the rule. It contains the phone, a transparent silicone protection, a manual, a charger and a USB cable. [b][b] I made a small video to illustrate the contents of the box: [b][b][b][b][b]

Length : 160
Width : 74.5
Thickness : 8.3
Weight : 179
Jack output : Yes
USB Type : Type C
Infrared port : Yes

First configuration

The configuration of the Redmi Note 10 follows exactly the same steps as the Redmi Note 10 Pro, this configuration seems to be common to all phones released under MIUI 12. This configuration procedure has been improved several times, I find it is enough simple to follow, you just have to be careful not to be fooled at the end of the course where Xiaom will try[b]

Finish

[b][b] The camera is also much better integrated than on the Redmi Note 9, this is the first time that I have tested a Redmi Note of this type with such a well integrated camera. The block containing the photo sensors is not too large despite the presence of 4 sensors. The inscription “ultra premium” seems to confirm this desire to bring this phone to a higher level of finish. [b][b] What surprised me the most when I took the phone in hand for the first time it’s his weight. In 2020, Xiaomi released many fairly heavy phones, often weighing more than 200 grams, the Redmi Note 10 weighs only 179 grams even though it has a 6.43-inch screen. The Redmi Note 10 is a little smaller and lighter than the previous model while keeping the battery of the same capacity. [b][b] The good surprises don’t end there. The Redmi Note 10 Pro surprised me positively by the presence of two speakers producing stereo sound from two identical speakers located at both ends of the phone. The Redmi Note 10 uses the same basics, it is undoubtedly the only entry-level phone offering stereo sound! The Redmi Note 10 also uses the same audio chipset as the Redmi Note 10 Pro, so Xiaomi hits hard by delivering great sound in an entry-level phone. [b][b] The phone is also Equipped with an infrared port (like most Xiaomi phones), a SIM drawer that can accommodate two SIM cards and a memory card and a USB Type C port supporting 33W fast charging. [b][b] Just by taking a quick look at this phone, I can already tell that this phone is probably going to sell very well. [b][b]

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Specifications

[b]The information below comes from the Device Info HW application. The application provides detailed technical information about the tested phone. I bought the Redmi Note 10 in its 4 GB / 64 Gb version (Onyx Gray color). [b][b] Here are the technical specifications from the phone: [b][b]

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CPU / GPU Performance

The configuration of the Redmi Note 10 follows exactly the same steps as the Redmi Note 10 Pro, this configuration seems to be common to all phones released under MIUI 12. This configuration procedure has been improved several times, I find it is enough simple to follow, you just have to be careful not to be fooled at the end of the course where Xiaom will try[b] [b][b] The camera is also much better integrated than on the Redmi Note 9, this is the first time that I have tested a Redmi Note of this type with such a well integrated camera. The block containing the photo sensors is not too large despite the presence of 4 sensors. The inscription “ultra premium” seems to confirm this desire to bring this phone to a higher level of finish. [b][b] What surprised me the most when I took the phone in hand for the first time it’s his weight. In 2020, Xiaomi released many fairly heavy phones, often weighing more than 200 grams, the Redmi Note 10 weighs only 179 grams even though it has a 6.43-inch screen. The Redmi Note 10 is a little smaller and lighter than the previous model while keeping the battery of the same capacity. [b][b] The good surprises don’t end there. The Redmi Note 10 Pro surprised me positively by the presence of two speakers producing stereo sound from two identical speakers located at both ends of the phone. The Redmi Note 10 uses the same basics, it is undoubtedly the only entry-level phone offering stereo sound! The Redmi Note 10 also uses the same audio chipset as the Redmi Note 10 Pro, so Xiaomi hits hard by delivering great sound in an entry-level phone. [b][b] The phone is also Equipped with an infrared port (like most Xiaomi phones), a SIM drawer that can accommodate two SIM cards and a memory card and a USB Type C port supporting 33W fast charging. [b][b] Just by taking a quick look at this phone, I can already tell that this phone is probably going to sell very well. [b][b][b]The information below comes from the Device Info HW application. The application provides detailed technical information about the tested phone. I bought the Redmi Note 10 in its 4 GB / 64 Gb version (Onyx Gray color). [b][b] Here are the technical specifications from the phone: [b][b]

CPU : Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
GPU : Qualcomm AdreNo 612
Memory (RAM) : 6Gb
Storage : 64 Gb – 128 Gb

[b][b]The Redmi Note 10 is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 CPU, I have not yet tested this CPU on another phone, by the way I think the Redmi Note 10 is the first to use it. This type of CPU theoretically delivers almost 50% better performance than the previous model and if this is true, it will again be a very strong argument in favor of this new model. [b][b] The Redmi Note 10 is equipped with a Qualcomm Adreno 612 GPU, it is the same GPU as in the Samsung Galaxy A70 which was marketed at more than 300 € at the time. The Antutu test that will follow should confirm whether the Redmi Note 10 has received a big boost in performance. [b][b][b]

Benchmark Antutu/3DMark

I got a score of 225,000 points with Antutu, I expected a higher performance but this score represents a performance increase of 20% compared to the previous generation. It is especially at the GPU level that the evolution is less important because at the CPU level, the Redmi Note 10 obtains a score very close to the Redmi Note 10 Pro. Regardless, this 20% increase in performance will allow the Redmi Note 10 to run most games (sometimes with a lower level of graphics) and everyday tasks will certainly not be a problem. [b][b]

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[b][b]The Redmi Note 10 is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 CPU, I have not yet tested this CPU on another phone, by the way I think the Redmi Note 10 is the first to use it. This type of CPU theoretically delivers almost 50% better performance than the previous model and if this is true, it will again be a very strong argument in favor of this new model. [b][b] The Redmi Note 10 is equipped with a Qualcomm Adreno 612 GPU, it is the same GPU as in the Samsung Galaxy A70 which was marketed at more than 300 € at the time. The Antutu test that will follow should confirm whether the Redmi Note 10 has received a big boost in performance. [b][b][b] I got a score of 225,000 points with Antutu, I expected a higher performance but this score represents a performance increase of 20% compared to the previous generation. It is especially at the GPU level that the evolution is less important because at the CPU level, the Redmi Note 10 obtains a score very close to the Redmi Note 10 Pro. Regardless, this 20% increase in performance will allow the Redmi Note 10 to run most games (sometimes with a lower level of graphics) and everyday tasks will certainly not be a problem. [b][b]

Antutu score : 225054
Antutu CPU : 93685
Antutu GPU : 31187
Antutu UX : 51515
Antutu Mem : 48667

[b]Top 10 – performance ranking based on Antutu
1. Poco F4 Gt – 853016
2. Realme Gt – 811858
3. Black Shark 4 Pro – 759986
4. Poco X4 Gt – 714577
5. Oppo Find X2 Pro – 605184
6. Oneplus 8t – 595000
7. Poco F3 – 589677
8. Xiaomi Mi 10t Pro – 581650
9. Oneplus 8 Pro – 579417
10. Xiaomi Mi 10 – 579114

Number of smartphones in the ranking:151
Position of this smartphone in the ranking:72/151

Note: this ranking only contains the phones I tested as well as a few others that I added for reference.
[b]Gaming[b]To test the performance in game, I download the mobile PUBG game and evaluate the in-game experience, graphics level and depth of vision. This game is quite demanding and should help you evaluating the performance of a phone. Redmi Note 10 can run PUBG Mobile in HD and high texture level, same as Redmi Note 10 Pro. I didn’t notice any slowdowns during the game, the textures loading is progressive but the depth of vision is important. The Redmi Note 10 is not a gaming-oriented phone but it will undoubtedly be able to satisfy a large majority of players.[b]

Network performance

The Redmi Note 10 is compatible with most 4G frequencies in Europe, so you can use it anywhere, it is even compatible with the B28 700Mhz frequency that some operators use.[b]

[b]Top 10 – performance ranking based on Antutu1. Poco F4 Gt – 8530162. Realme Gt – 8118583. Black Shark 4 Pro – 7599864. Poco X4 Gt – 7145775. Oppo Find X2 Pro – 6051846. Oneplus 8t – 5950007. Poco F3 – 5896778. Xiaomi Mi 10t Pro – 5816509. Oneplus 8 Pro – 57941710. Xiaomi Mi 10 – 579114Number of smartphones in the ranking:151Position of this smartphone in the ranking:72/151Note: this ranking only contains the phones I tested as well as a few others that I added for reference.[b][b]To test the performance in game, I download the mobile PUBG game and evaluate the in-game experience, graphics level and depth of vision. This game is quite demanding and should help you evaluating the performance of a phone.Redmi Note 10 can run PUBG Mobile in HD and high texture level, same as Redmi Note 10 Pro. I didn’t notice any slowdowns during the game, the textures loading is progressive but the depth of vision is important. The Redmi Note 10 is not a gaming-oriented phone but it will undoubtedly be able to satisfy a large majority of players.[b] The Redmi Note 10 is compatible with most 4G frequencies in Europe, so you can use it anywhere, it is even compatible with the B28 700Mhz frequency that some operators use.[b]

3G frequencies : B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F), B5 (850), B8 (900)
5G frequencies : B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1), B5 (850), B7 (2600), B8 (900), B20 (800), B28b (700), B28a (700), B38 (TDD 2600), B40 (TDD 2300), B41 (TDD 2500)
Bluetooth : Bluetooth 5.0 LE
Volte : Yes
VoWifi : Yes
NFC : Yes
Number measurements : 999
Average signal (reference) : -92.35
Average signal (telephone) : -93.99
Average deviation reference/telephone : -1.64
Min/Max signal (reference) : -88 / -97
Min/Max signal (phone) : -92 / -98

Signal 4G (before december 2020)[b]The ability to pick up the network correctly is an essential element for a phone but it is only very rarely measured. To measure a phone’s ability to pick up the network, I perform a large number of measurements on the same cells to be able to compare phones under similar conditions. The signal is measured in dBm, a value of -90dBm indicates a worse signal than -70dBm. These measurements are therefore taken under real conditions and not in a laboratory, they are not scientific but give a good indication of performance. [b][b]Network signal sensitivity ratingPhone tested:Average signal (dBm)Number of measurements:Xiaomi Mi 9t Pro-881600Xiaomi Redmi Note 5-91.305600Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite-93788Samsung Galaxy A70-94.5111975Nokia 5.3-94.98531Realme 6-95.142301Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro-95.9221599Xiaomi Mi A3-95.951000Huawei Y6 2019-95.951199Doogee S58 Pro-96.22856Redmi 9a-96.481000Meizu Note 9-96.68937Motorola G8 Power-96.881032Xiaomi Redmi Note 7-97.011430Redmi 9c-97.041000Umidigi S3 Pro-97.131200Xiaomi Redmi Note 8-97.34879Samsung Galaxy A21s-97.781000Umidigi F1-97.82298Ulefone Armor 7e-98.71000Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite-991000Honor 9x-99.14899Xiaomi Redmi Note 9s-99.41860Poco F2 Pro-99.81247Xiaomi Redmi Note 9-100.791785Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5g-100.881198Poco X3-101.19821Umidigi F2-101.47712Signal 4G (from December 2020)[b]I decided to change the methodology for measuring the network because I noticed that the configuration of the mobile network changes over time. This makes it more difficult to compare phones because the conditions are no longer exactly the same.[b][b]To overcome this problem, I set up a device that captures 24 hours a day about ten parameters from the mobile network (ex: cell id, rssi, rsrq, snr, frequency,…). I then place the phone next to the device for 24 to 48 hours taking the same measurements so that I can compare them. [b][b] Overview of the phones tested with this methodology[b][b]Phone tested:MeasurementsAvg signal (reference)Avg signal (phone)Min/Max (reference)Min/Max (phone)Samsung Galaxy S10+457-93.06-97.39-89 / -98-97 / -99Xiaomi Mi 9t Pro669-93.69-95.84-90 / -95-92 / -98Poco F2 Pro1438-91.02-94.99-89 / -94-94 / -96Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5g1645-90.77-95.02- 88 / -98-95 / -100Poco X3821-94.89-103.19-91 / -97.7-101 / -104Umidigi Bison2343-92.71-96.46-90 / -99-94 / -102Oukitel C211101-92.04-94.99-90 / -97-92 / -95Poco M31116-92.09-91.74-88 / -98-90 / -99Xiaomi Mi 10t Pro1071-90.61-94.03-88 / -94-94 / -96Umidigi A9 Pro981-90.40-94.01-88 / -95-93 / -95Redmi Note 9t1201-92.149-91.71-90 / -97-91 / -97Xiaomi Redmi Note 10999-92.35-93.99-88 / -97-92 / -98Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro877-89.72-90.56- 88 / -92-89 / -95Poco X3 Pro1876-91.45-92.91-90 / -94-90 / -96Poco F31382-90.79-94.2-89 / -94-93 / -98Oneplus Nord N100896-91.23-96.005-88 / – 99-96 / -99Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite2875-91.36-91.49-87 / -96-90 / -96Samsung Galaxy A521427-89.27-93.39-87 / -98-92 / -96Doogee S96 Pro1259-94.2-91.21-90 / -102-88 / -95Xiaomi Redmi Note 10s957-92.07-97.62-90 / -102-96 / -102Poco M3 Pro1247-91.76-102.97-99 / -104-88 / -98Realme Gt843-96.49-94.02-93 / -101- 92 / -96F150 R20221002-92.4-105.1-90 / -97-98 / -110Umidigi Bison Pro936-94.2-104.98-91 / -98-95 / -105Redmi 102141-94.74-100.92-92 / -98-99 / -101Tcl 10 Pro871-93.43-94.001-92 / -96-93 / -95Poco M4 Pro570-93.71-96.78-91 / -98-95 / -99Google Pixel 51444-91.02-97.02-90 / -94-97 / -101Xiaomi 11t1576-92.305-92.003-90 / -96-92 / -93Redmi Note 111223-92.5-91.32-92/-97-90 / -93Black Shark 4 Pro2383-95.178-95.42-90 / -100-93 / -101Redmi Note 11 Pro349-95.33-93-89 / -101-92 / -94Poco M4 Pro 4g1202-90.85-88.95-87 / – 95-88 / -98Tcl 30 Se567-92.11-92.85-88 / -98-99 / -93Poco X4 Pro562-92.06-94.01-90 / -95-95 / -93Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5g945-93.5-93.54-91 / -97-92 / -97Poco F4 Gt832-95.02-93.09-90 / -99 -93 / -97Oukitel Wp181351-95.94-92.92-91 / -97-92 / -97Poco X4 Gt387-96.99-96.505-96 / -98-95 / -98Poco F4524-95.78-95.04-93 / -99-94/-96Oneplus Nord 2t1340-98.83-96.305-95 / -102-90 / -99Redmi 10a707-89.026-97.97-87 / -91-97 / -103Poco M5762-95.18-95.07-98 / -93-99 / -94Unihertz Tank1426-91.21-93.97-90 / -95-89 / -96Poco X5 5g2234-92.3-99.1-91 / -95- 100 / -98Download/Upload speed[b]To test the download speed, I have identified some 4G cells offering good performance where I test all my devices several times to see what download and upload speed they can achieve.[b]Top 10 – speed ranking in download
1. Samsung Galaxy S20 D:351Mbps U: 20Mbps
2. Poco X3 D:232Mbps U: 55Mbps
3. Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5g D:223Mbps U: 52Mbps
4. Poco F2 Pro D:207Mbps U: 53Mbps
5. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite D:153Mbps U: 68Mbps
6. Xiaomi Mi A3 D:150Mbps U: 60Mbps
7. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9s D:150Mbps U: 60Mbps
8. Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite D:149Mbps U: 60Mbps
9. Samsung Galaxy A21s D:147Mbps U: 51Mbps
10. Huawei Y6 2019 D:145Mbps U: 61Mbps

Number of smartphones in the ranking:30
Position of this smartphone in the ranking:0/30

Note: the theoretical maximum speed of a telephone is often limited by the configuration of the mobile network and the congestion of the network at the time of the measurement. So maybe you could get a higher speed on another network
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Wifi performance

To test a phone’s ability to receive the network properly, I take measurements near my router and then remotely (and always at the same place). This gives me an average in dBm where a value of -90 dBm indicates poorer performance than a value at -30 dBm.[b]

[b]The ability to pick up the network correctly is an essential element for a phone but it is only very rarely measured. To measure a phone’s ability to pick up the network, I perform a large number of measurements on the same cells to be able to compare phones under similar conditions. The signal is measured in dBm, a value of -90dBm indicates a worse signal than -70dBm. These measurements are therefore taken under real conditions and not in a laboratory, they are not scientific but give a good indication of performance. [b][b]Network signal sensitivity rating[b]I decided to change the methodology for measuring the network because I noticed that the configuration of the mobile network changes over time. This makes it more difficult to compare phones because the conditions are no longer exactly the same.[b][b]To overcome this problem, I set up a device that captures 24 hours a day about ten parameters from the mobile network (ex: cell id, rssi, rsrq, snr, frequency,…). I then place the phone next to the device for 24 to 48 hours taking the same measurements so that I can compare them. [b][b] Overview of the phones tested with this methodology[b][b][b]To test the download speed, I have identified some 4G cells offering good performance where I test all my devices several times to see what download and upload speed they can achieve.[b]Top 10 – speed ranking in download1. Samsung Galaxy S20 D:351Mbps U: 20Mbps2. Poco X3 D:232Mbps U: 55Mbps3. Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5g D:223Mbps U: 52Mbps4. Poco F2 Pro D:207Mbps U: 53Mbps5. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite D:153Mbps U: 68Mbps6. Xiaomi Mi A3 D:150Mbps U: 60Mbps7. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9s D:150Mbps U: 60Mbps8. Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite D:149Mbps U: 60Mbps9. Samsung Galaxy A21s D:147Mbps U: 51Mbps10. Huawei Y6 2019 D:145Mbps U: 61MbpsNumber of smartphones in the ranking:30Position of this smartphone in the ranking:0/30Note: the theoretical maximum speed of a telephone is often limited by the configuration of the mobile network and the congestion of the network at the time of the measurement. So maybe you could get a higher speed on another network[b][b] To test a phone’s ability to receive the network properly, I take measurements near my router and then remotely (and always at the same place). This gives me an average in dBm where a value of -90 dBm indicates poorer performance than a value at -30 dBm.[b]

Wifi frequencies : 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, 802.11ac
Download speed : 192
Signal / close : -17
Signal / distant : -67

Wifi signal[b]The Redmi Note 10 uses the same wifi chipset (wcn3990) as the Poco X3 and the Redmi Note 10 Pro. So I had to get similar results with the Redmi Note 10. For the nearby signal measurement, I get exactly the same score as the Poco X3, only the Redmi Note 10 Pro seems better with the same technical base. The Redmi Note 10 therefore ranks in the upper average in terms of wifi signal.[b][b]Top 10 – wifi sensitivity ranking
1. Poco F2 Pro -11dBm
2. Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro -12dBm
3. Realme Gt -12dBm
4. Samsung Galaxy A21s -13dBm
5. Redmi Note 11 Pro -13dBm
6. Oneplus Nord N100 -15dBm
7. Poco X3 Pro -15dBm
8. Poco F3 -15dBm
9. Redmi Note 9t -15dBm
10. Black Shark 4 Pro -15dBm

Number of smartphones in the ranking:69
Position of this smartphone in the ranking:17/69

[b]Download/Upload speed[b]To test the speed in Wifi, I connect to my router in 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz (if available) and use the Ookla application to measure the speed.[b]Top 10 – wifi download speed ranking
1. Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5g 866Mbps
2. Poco F4 866Mbps
3. Poco F4 Gt 866Mbps
4. Poco X4 Gt 866Mbps
5. Oneplus Nord 2t 866Mbps
6. Black Shark 4 Pro 866Mbps
7. Google Pixel 6a 833Mbps
8. Poco M4 Pro 4g 433Mbps
9. Poco X5 5g 433Mbps
10. Poco M5 433Mbps

Number of smartphones in the ranking:68
Position of this smartphone in the ranking:44/68

Note: I have a 400Mbps line and a modem capable of delivering higher speed, but I can never be sure how much bandwidth is available when doing a test.
[b]

GPS performance

[b]To test the quality of the GPS signal I use the Offline Maps application and I make the same train trip in pedestrian mode. Why? In pedestrian mode, the GPS does not artificially correct the signal to stick to the road, it has no markings, so you can see the actual position. I then use an application to measure the accuracy of the signal. I obtained an accuracy level of 3 meters outdoors and in the open with the Redmi Note 10, it is an average result. This precision will drop from 1 to 2 meters in the covered area. In principle, this precision deviation can be compensated by a GPS application (eg Waze) which will compensate for the deviations by bringing the signal back to a known route.[b][b]Top 10 – GPS accuracy ranking
1. Poco M5 1m
2. Poco X4 Gt 1m
3. Unihertz Tank 1m
4. Oukitel C21 1m
5. Redmi 9a 1m
6. Redmi 10a 1m
7. Doogee S96 Pro 1m
8. Xiaomi Redmi Note 10s 1m
9. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 1m
10. Umidigi Bison Pro 1m

Number of smartphones in the ranking:41
Position of this smartphone in the ranking:25/41

Note: An accuracy of 3 meters or less can easily be corrected by a good GPS application. Phone performance also plays a role in how fast your display updates, so good accuracy could be compromised by too slow a display.
[b]

Battery range

[b]The Redmi Note 10 uses the same wifi chipset (wcn3990) as the Poco X3 and the Redmi Note 10 Pro. So I had to get similar results with the Redmi Note 10. For the nearby signal measurement, I get exactly the same score as the Poco X3, only the Redmi Note 10 Pro seems better with the same technical base. The Redmi Note 10 therefore ranks in the upper average in terms of wifi signal.[b][b]Top 10 – wifi sensitivity ranking1. Poco F2 Pro -11dBm2. Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro -12dBm3. Realme Gt -12dBm4. Samsung Galaxy A21s -13dBm5. Redmi Note 11 Pro -13dBm6. Oneplus Nord N100 -15dBm7. Poco X3 Pro -15dBm8. Poco F3 -15dBm9. Redmi Note 9t -15dBm10. Black Shark 4 Pro -15dBmNumber of smartphones in the ranking:69Position of this smartphone in the ranking:17/69[b][b]To test the speed in Wifi, I connect to my router in 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz (if available) and use the Ookla application to measure the speed.[b]Top 10 – wifi download speed ranking1. Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5g 866Mbps2. Poco F4 866Mbps3. Poco F4 Gt 866Mbps4. Poco X4 Gt 866Mbps5. Oneplus Nord 2t 866Mbps6. Black Shark 4 Pro 866Mbps7. Google Pixel 6a 833Mbps8. Poco M4 Pro 4g 433Mbps9. Poco X5 5g 433Mbps10. Poco M5 433MbpsNumber of smartphones in the ranking:68Position of this smartphone in the ranking:44/68Note: I have a 400Mbps line and a modem capable of delivering higher speed, but I can never be sure how much bandwidth is available when doing a test.[b] [b]To test the quality of the GPS signal I use the Offline Maps application and I make the same train trip in pedestrian mode. Why? In pedestrian mode, the GPS does not artificially correct the signal to stick to the road, it has no markings, so you can see the actual position. I then use an application to measure the accuracy of the signal.I obtained an accuracy level of 3 meters outdoors and in the open with the Redmi Note 10, it is an average result. This precision will drop from 1 to 2 meters in the covered area. In principle, this precision deviation can be compensated by a GPS application (eg Waze) which will compensate for the deviations by bringing the signal back to a known route.[b][b]Top 10 – GPS accuracy ranking1. Poco M5 1m2. Poco X4 Gt 1m3. Unihertz Tank 1m4. Oukitel C21 1m5. Redmi 9a 1m6. Redmi 10a 1m7. Doogee S96 Pro 1m8. Xiaomi Redmi Note 10s 1m9. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 1m10. Umidigi Bison Pro 1mNumber of smartphones in the ranking:41Position of this smartphone in the ranking:25/41Note: An accuracy of 3 meters or less can easily be corrected by a good GPS application. Phone performance also plays a role in how fast your display updates, so good accuracy could be compromised by too slow a display.[b]

Capacity : 5000
Fast charge : Yes
W max : 33
Range (100% brightness) : 691.00
Range (50% brightness) : 1728.00
Charging time : 193.00
Discharge speed (100%) : 0.14
Discharge score (100%) : 7.24
Discharge speed (50%) : 0.06
Discharge score (50%) : 2.89
Charging speed : 0.52
Charging score : 25.91

From March 2020, I replaced my subjective battery test with a technical test to better measure the real behaviour of the battery. Now I test the autonomy and charging time under absolutely identical conditions. I perform several measurements, so this test alone takes several days during which I cannot use the phone for anything else.

Battery life – methodology
To test the battery life, I measure the battery consumption every minute in strictly identical conditions to be able to compare phones and also to allow you to evaluate your phone in the same conditions. I rule out any influence of applications that could interfere with the measurement. The autonomy is not linear, the battery sometimes discharges much faster at the end. This is a frustrating phenomenon but with my measurements, you will know if you need to find a charger quickly.

Battery life
The battery of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 has a capacity of 5000 mAh and has discharged from 100% to 1% in 691.00 minutes with 100% brightness, it has discharged from 100% to 1% in 1728.00 minutes with 50% brightness. I obtain in this way an average discharge speed of 0.14% per minute with 100% luminosity and 0.06% per minute with 50% luminosity, the consumption is therefore 7.24 mA per minute with 100% luminosity and 2.89 with 50% luminosity. To be able to compare the efficiency of the phone and its influence on the battery, you have to compare the 7.24 (or 50%) score with that of other smartphones, the figure should be as low as possible.

Charging time – methodology
To test the charging time, I always use the same charger with the same cable. I measure the charging time minute by minute to see the evolution of the charge as well as the charging speed. The charging speed of a battery is not linear, it is often faster at the beginning and slower at the end. The charger is compatible with fast charging.

Charging time
The battery of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 has a capacity of 5000 mAh and has been charged from 1% to 100% in 193.00 minutes. This gives me an average charging speed of 0.52% per minute and therefore an increase of 25.91 mA per minute. To compare the performance of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 compared to other phones, you should use the 25.91 per minute score, this score should be as high as possible.

Important note: the charging speed is not always linear, the graph below gives you an indication of the battery behaviour.

The following table lists the phones tested with the technical battery test, they are ranked in order of efficiency. A higher battery capacity should logically result in a higher battery life but it is not always the case and it does not give any indication of the efficiency of a phone.

SmartphoneCapacity (mAh)Battery life (minutes)Efficiency ScoreBattery life (minutes) / 50%Efficiency Score / 50%Charging time.Score chargingOukitel C214000497.008.051324.003.02167.0023.95Nokia 5.34000549.007.291096.003.65199.0020.10Samsung Galaxy S204000565.007.081217.003.29136.0029.41Honor 9×4000770.005.191333.003.00151.0026.49Google Pixel 54080773.005.281559.002.6281.0050.37Umidigi A9 Pro4150552.007.521562.002.66112.0037.05Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5g4160749.005.551541.002.70163.0025.52Realme 64300704.006.111104.003.89162.0026.54Samsung Galaxy A524500652.006.901239.003.63165.0027.27Realme Gt4500574.007.841057.004.2687.0051.72Tcl 10 Pro4500465.009.68889.005.06133.0033.83Black Shark 4 Pro4500425.0010.59937.004.8029.00155.17Poco F44500554.008.1211413.949845.92Oneplus Nord 2t45006936.4914923.0212137.19Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5g4500525.008.5712113.7224187.50Poco F34520657.006.881840.002.46122.0037.05Poco F4 Gt4700365.0012.8810824.3438123.68Poco F2 Pro47001150.004.091536.003.06180.0026.11Poco M3 Pro5000657.007.611647.003.04131.0038.17Poco X4 Pro5000643.007.7813613.677467.57Xiaomi Redmi Note 10s5000636.007.861556.003.21161.0031.06Redmi 105000664.007.531684.002.97165.0030.30Tcl 30 Se50006507.691 225.004.0817229.07Poco M4 Pro 4g5000723.006.921 500.003.3377.0064.94Umidigi Bison Pro5000610.008.201632.003.06255.0019.61Poco M4 Pro5000634.007.891600.003.13123.0040.65Xiaomi 11t5000476.0010.501204.004.1597.0051.55Oneplus Nord N1005000808.006.191278.003.91663.007.54Motorola G8 Power5000912.005.482792.001.79311.0016.08Xiaomi Redmi Note 105000691.007.241728.002.89193.0025.91Redmi Note 9t5000766.006.532054.002.43148.0033.78Redmi 10a50006827.3318202.7516330.67Samsung Galaxy A21s5000729.006.861283.003.90166.0030.12Poco X5 5g500049310.1410584.7322821.93Redmi 9a5000694.007.201902.002.63195.0025.64Umidigi Bison5000550.009.091471.003.40238.0021.01Redmi 9c5000656.007.621915.002.61170.0029.41Redmi Note 115000592.008.451 376.003.6369.0072.46Xiaomi Redmi Note 9s5020663.007.571876.002.68224.0022.41Xiaomi Redmi Note 95020650.007.721808.002.78162.0030.99Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro5020625.008.031557.003.22213.0023.57Poco X4 Gt5080726.007.0015383.3011344.96Umidigi F25150927.005.561854.002.78299.0017.22Poco X35160653.007.901654.003.12181.0028.51Poco X3 Pro5160648.007.961688.003.06138.0037.39Doogee S58 Pro5180845.006.131908.002.71177.0029.27Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite5260827.006.361609.003.27208.0025.29Ulefone Armor 7e5500768.007.161140.004.82179.0030.73Poco M36000842.007.131898.003.16217.0027.65Doogee S96 Pro6350929.006.841405.004.52424.0014.98F150 R20228300879.009.441498.005.54243.0034.16Oukitel Wp18125002 733.004.5728594.3736234.53

From March 2020, I replaced my subjective battery test with a technical test to better measure the real behaviour of the battery. Now I test the autonomy and charging time under absolutely identical conditions. I perform several measurements, so this test alone takes several days during which I cannot use the phone for anything else.To test the battery life, I measure the battery consumption every minute in strictly identical conditions to be able to compare phones and also to allow you to evaluate your phone in the same conditions. I rule out any influence of applications that could interfere with the measurement. The autonomy is not linear, the battery sometimes discharges much faster at the end. This is a frustrating phenomenon but with my measurements, you will know if you need to find a charger quickly.The battery of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 has a capacity of 5000 mAh and has discharged from 100% to 1% in 691.00 minutes with 100% brightness, it has discharged from 100% to 1% in 1728.00 minutes with 50% brightness. I obtain in this way an average discharge speed of 0.14% per minute with 100% luminosity and 0.06% per minute with 50% luminosity, the consumption is therefore 7.24 mA per minute with 100% luminosity and 2.89 with 50% luminosity. To be able to compare the efficiency of the phone and its influence on the battery, you have to compare the 7.24 (or 50%) score with that of other smartphones, the figure should be as low as possible.To test the charging time, I always use the same charger with the same cable. I measure the charging time minute by minute to see the evolution of the charge as well as the charging speed. The charging speed of a battery is not linear, it is often faster at the beginning and slower at the end. The charger is compatible with fast charging.The battery of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 has a capacity of 5000 mAh and has been charged from 1% to 100% in 193.00 minutes. This gives me an average charging speed of 0.52% per minute and therefore an increase of 25.91 mA per minute. To compare the performance of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 compared to other phones, you should use the 25.91 per minute score, this score should be as high as possible.Important note: the charging speed is not always linear, the graph below gives you an indication of the battery behaviour.The following table lists the phones tested with the technical battery test, they are ranked in order of efficiency. A higher battery capacity should logically result in a higher battery life but it is not always the case and it does not give any indication of the efficiency of a phone.

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How to read these figures?
The battery capacity is an important element in determining the autonomy of a phone but it is not the only factor. A phone with a large battery may have a shorter battery life if it consumes more power. If I had to take an example from everyday life, I would use the universe of the car. If a car has a large fuel tank, it should be able to drive a longer distance unless its average fuel consumption is higher. The battery efficiency score works the same way, it should be as low as possible and represents the energy consumption of the phone. These differences in efficiency are often related to the brightness of the screen, large bright screens will tend to consume more energy and even if they have a large battery, their range will be shorter.

In summary

Photo camera test

To test the quality of photos produced by a phone, I do a technical test (resolution, sharpness, chromatic aberration,…) in studio (identical conditions) to evaluate the technical part objectively. From the second half of 2020, I built my own laboratory to take completely objective technical measurements. I then take pictures in real conditions to see how the camera performs. I then evaluate these photos according to my criteria but I publish the photos so that you can evaluate the result according to your criteria.[b]

Hardware

The battery capacity is an important element in determining the autonomy of a phone but it is not the only factor. A phone with a large battery may have a shorter battery life if it consumes more power. If I had to take an example from everyday life, I would use the universe of the car. If a car has a large fuel tank, it should be able to drive a longer distance unless its average fuel consumption is higher. The battery efficiency score works the same way, it should be as low as possible and represents the energy consumption of the phone. These differences in efficiency are often related to the brightness of the screen, large bright screens will tend to consume more energy and even if they have a large battery, their range will be shorter.In summaryTo test the quality of photos produced by a phone, I do a technical test (resolution, sharpness, chromatic aberration,…) in studio (identical conditions) to evaluate the technical part objectively. From the second half of 2020, I built my own laboratory to take completely objective technical measurements. I then take pictures in real conditions to see how the camera performs. I then evaluate these photos according to my criteria but I publish the photos so that you can evaluate the result according to your criteria.[b]

Selfie / resolution : 13
Selfie / sensor : Omnivision OV13B10
Resolution : 48
Sensor : Sony IMX582 Exmor RS
mm wide angle : 4.74 mm
mm ultra wide angle : 1.65 mm

The main sensor (48 Mpx) of the Redmi Note 10 is a Sony IMX 582. Xiaomi used to equip the Redmi range with Samsung sensors and they even pushed recycling so far that the last 3 models were equipped with the same sensor Samsung in 48 Mpx. The Redmi Note 10 will therefore break the cycle with a camera that has already proven itself on other phones. This Sony sensor is the same as the Xiaomi Mi A3 that I tested two years ago and had some very nice photos. [b][b] The ultra wide angle sensor is the same as the Redmi Note 10 Pro, I had had great results on this type of sensor as well, so I guess the results will be the same with the Redmi Note 10. [b][b][b]Default app[b]The default photo application of the Redmi Note 10 is overall very similar to what can be found in other Xiaomi phones. The basic functionalities are the same, the Redmi Note 10 however offers less advanced functionalities than the Redmi Note 10 Pro. [b][b] I made a small video with the different photo modes with each times a zoom on the quality of the photos. The screen flips when I switch to viewing mode but I couldn’t avoid this toggle, it’s the video capture application that behaves this way. [b][b][b][b]

Photo quality

Photo test / studio[b] Main sensor: Sony IMX 582 [b] I have already tested this camera on another phone (Xiaomi Mi A3), so I am first went to see the photos I had taken at the time. The results were pretty good but with Xiaomi the optimization layer sometimes messes everything up, the previous model had a good sensor but the image optimization was very bad. Fortunately, this is not the case with the Redmi Note 10, Xiaomi made a good choice for the photo sensor but also made a good choice for optimizing photos. I took pictures in normal mode, I tested the pro mode, the 48 Mpx mode and the optimizations in HDR and AI. The photo used at the beginning of the paragraph was taken in normal mode with HDR and AI enabled. [b][b] I got good results from the first photo and without any form of optimization. The exposure time is good, the color saturation is good, the sharpness is good and all without the slightest effort! Pro mode is not necessary here to take good photos. The 48 Mpx mode on the other hand tends to underexpose the photos but this problem is often linked to exposure under artificial light, I have often encountered this problem with other phones and in daylight this problem disappears. [b][b] Secondary sensor: Sony IMX 355 [b] The ultra wide angle sensor is also a Sony sensor and not surprisingly, the photo is a little more underexposed and the level of detail is less good. I almost always get this kind of result with ultra wide-angle sensors and here too these problems will probably be less noticeable in daylight. [b][b]

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Photo test / sunny[b] Main sensor [b] The main sensor of Redmi Note 10 is Sony IMX582 sensor, this sensor is not new, I tested it for the first time in August 2019 with the Xiaomi Mi A3 and I had found it to be quite good, here is a photo I took at the time: xiaomi mi a3 camera test photo Ultra wide angle sensor [b] The ultra wide angle sensor is also a Sony sensor (Sony IMX355) and I had the opportunity to test this sensor recently with the Redmi Note 10 Pro. Ultra wide-angle sensors often provide poorer photo quality than the main sensor. The biggest weakness of ultra wide angle sensors is the lack of light which results in darker photos but this problem is much less pronounced on this Sony IMX355.

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Photo test / cloudy[b]Not yet available / tested[b][b][b]Test photo / night[b]Not yet available / tested[b][b][b]

Video quality

Stabilisation[b] In the price range of the Redmi Note 10, I have never seen effective video stabilization and even though the Redmi Note 10 outperforms most of its competition, video stabilization does not part of his strength. I have the impression that the shocks are slightly damped but we cannot speak of stabilization, the jolts caused by my steps are clearly visible. The lateral movements are on the other hand quite fluid, the focusing is fast and I do not see the pixels which are put back in place like on many entry-level phones.[b]Video normale conditions The Redmi Note 10 is capable of filming in 4k and 30 FPS and the Sony IMX 582 sensor does a good job here. Focusing is very fast, the phone finds where it needs to focus quickly, movements are smooth and exposure jumps are not visible. I took this video when the sun was behind a big cloud but the exposure level is quite good. Zoom is digital zoom, so its use results in a loss of detail, but even with maximum zoom, the video still offers a good level of detail.[b]Video low light[b]Not yet available / tested[b][b]

Audio quality

To test the quality of the phone’s audio output, I connect the device’s audio output to a measuring tool, then play sounds on all frequencies and measure the differences between the original sound and the sound produced by the phone. In this way I measure the phone’s ability to correctly reproduce all sounds.[b]

The main sensor (48 Mpx) of the Redmi Note 10 is a Sony IMX 582. Xiaomi used to equip the Redmi range with Samsung sensors and they even pushed recycling so far that the last 3 models were equipped with the same sensor Samsung in 48 Mpx. The Redmi Note 10 will therefore break the cycle with a camera that has already proven itself on other phones. This Sony sensor is the same as the Xiaomi Mi A3 that I tested two years ago and had some very nice photos. [b][b] The ultra wide angle sensor is the same as the Redmi Note 10 Pro, I had had great results on this type of sensor as well, so I guess the results will be the same with the Redmi Note 10. [b][b][b][b]The default photo application of the Redmi Note 10 is overall very similar to what can be found in other Xiaomi phones. The basic functionalities are the same, the Redmi Note 10 however offers less advanced functionalities than the Redmi Note 10 Pro. [b][b] I made a small video with the different photo modes with each times a zoom on the quality of the photos. The screen flips when I switch to viewing mode but I couldn’t avoid this toggle, it’s the video capture application that behaves this way. [b][b][b][b] [b][b] I have already tested this camera on another phone (Xiaomi Mi A3), so I am first went to see the photos I had taken at the time. The results were pretty good but with Xiaomi the optimization layer sometimes messes everything up, the previous model had a good sensor but the image optimization was very bad. Fortunately, this is not the case with the Redmi Note 10, Xiaomi made a good choice for the photo sensor but also made a good choice for optimizing photos. I took pictures in normal mode, I tested the pro mode, the 48 Mpx mode and the optimizations in HDR and AI. The photo used at the beginning of the paragraph was taken in normal mode with HDR and AI enabled. [b][b] I got good results from the first photo and without any form of optimization. The exposure time is good, the color saturation is good, the sharpness is good and all without the slightest effort! Pro mode is not necessary here to take good photos. The 48 Mpx mode on the other hand tends to underexpose the photos but this problem is often linked to exposure under artificial light, I have often encountered this problem with other phones and in daylight this problem disappears. [b][b][b] The ultra wide angle sensor is also a Sony sensor and not surprisingly, the photo is a little more underexposed and the level of detail is less good. I almost always get this kind of result with ultra wide-angle sensors and here too these problems will probably be less noticeable in daylight. [b][b][b][b] The main sensor of Redmi Note 10 is Sony IMX582 sensor, this sensor is not new, I tested it for the first time in August 2019 with the Xiaomi Mi A3 and I had found it to be quite good, here is a photo I took at the time:[b] The ultra wide angle sensor is also a Sony sensor (Sony IMX355) and I had the opportunity to test this sensor recently with the Redmi Note 10 Pro. Ultra wide-angle sensors often provide poorer photo quality than the main sensor. The biggest weakness of ultra wide angle sensors is the lack of light which results in darker photos but this problem is much less pronounced on this Sony IMX355.[b]Not yet available / tested[b][b][b][b]Not yet available / tested[b][b][b] [b]In the price range of the Redmi Note 10, I have never seen effective video stabilization and even though the Redmi Note 10 outperforms most of its competition, video stabilization does not part of his strength. I have the impression that the shocks are slightly damped but we cannot speak of stabilization, the jolts caused by my steps are clearly visible. The lateral movements are on the other hand quite fluid, the focusing is fast and I do not see the pixels which are put back in place like on many entry-level phones.[b]The Redmi Note 10 is capable of filming in 4k and 30 FPS and the Sony IMX 582 sensor does a good job here. Focusing is very fast, the phone finds where it needs to focus quickly, movements are smooth and exposure jumps are not visible. I took this video when the sun was behind a big cloud but the exposure level is quite good. Zoom is digital zoom, so its use results in a loss of detail, but even with maximum zoom, the video still offers a good level of detail.[b][b]Not yet available / tested[b][b] To test the quality of the phone’s audio output, I connect the device’s audio output to a measuring tool, then play sounds on all frequencies and measure the differences between the original sound and the sound produced by the phone. In this way I measure the phone’s ability to correctly reproduce all sounds.[b]

Frequency Respons : +0.01 / -0.09
Noise Level : -91.9
Dynamic Range : 91.5
THD : 0.00249
Intermodulation : 0.016
Stereo crosstalk : -84.4

Frequency Response[b]This test is intended to test the device’s ability to correctly reproduce all frequencies. The white line in the middle of the graph is the ideal situation and the other colors come from tests on different phones. A deviation from the reference line indicates a deviation from the ideal situation. To see good sound at all frequencies, it is therefore necessary to get as close as possible to the reference line. Dynamic Range[b]This test is designed to test a phone’s ability to play sounds at different volume levels. Here too, the phones must be as close as possible to the reference.Noise Level[b]This test aims to identify if the device under test is able to reproduce sounds without too much noise. A high score indicates a low parasite rate, a lower score indicates a higher presence of parasites.Concert recording[b]The purpose of this test is to measure the recording quality of the phone when there is a lot of ambient noise. Since I don’t have the opportunity to go to a concert every time I test a phone, I simulate the noise of a concert in a closed environment.Not yet available / tested[b][b]

Screen quality

To test the screen, I use a colorimetric probe that measures the color accuracy of a screen, as well as other parameters to see if a screen is able to correctly reproduce an image. I also test the brightness level to determine if the screen will be able to display an image in full sunlight.[b]

[b]This test is intended to test the device’s ability to correctly reproduce all frequencies. The white line in the middle of the graph is the ideal situation and the other colors come from tests on different phones. A deviation from the reference line indicates a deviation from the ideal situation. To see good sound at all frequencies, it is therefore necessary to get as close as possible to the reference line.[b]This test is designed to test a phone’s ability to play sounds at different volume levels. Here too, the phones must be as close as possible to the reference.[b]This test aims to identify if the device under test is able to reproduce sounds without too much noise. A high score indicates a low parasite rate, a lower score indicates a higher presence of parasites.[b]The purpose of this test is to measure the recording quality of the phone when there is a lot of ambient noise. Since I don’t have the opportunity to go to a concert every time I test a phone, I simulate the noise of a concert in a closed environment.Not yet available / tested[b][b] To test the screen, I use a colorimetric probe that measures the color accuracy of a screen, as well as other parameters to see if a screen is able to correctly reproduce an image. I also test the brightness level to determine if the screen will be able to display an image in full sunlight.[b]

Screen size : 6.43
Resolution : 1080 x 2400
Ratio : 20:9
Type : Amoled
% occupancy : 83
dE white : 2.4
dE red : 1.3
dE green : 0.5
dE blue : 0.6
dE jaune : 1.4
dE cyan : 1.3
dE magenta : 1.1
White temperature : 6272
Contrast : 4500000:1
Brightness : 726

Colorimetry[b]
1. Poco X4 Gt dE = 0.6
2. Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5g dE = 0.73
3. Xiaomi Mi 10t Pro dE = 0.83
4. Redmi Note 11 dE = 0.91
5. Google Pixel 6a dE = 1.01
6. Google Pixel 5 dE = 1.11
7. Realme Gt dE = 1.17
8. Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite dE = 1.19
9. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 dE = 1.2
10. Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 dE = 1.23

Number of smartphones in the ranking:71
Position of this smartphone in the ranking:10/71

Note: the colorimetric difference is measured in dE. After three, the human eye will perceive a colorimetric difference, so the dE should be the lowest. The tests were all carried out with a colorimetric probe.
[b]Brightness / Contrast[b]The contrast of an Amoled screen is almost infinite, which means that when the screen should display black, you will have the impression that the screen is turned off. The images on the screen will give a much greater sense of depth than an LCD screen. [b][b] You will understand, this screen is superb and that’s not all, the brightness is exceptional. I measured a brightness of 432 cd / m² in normal mode, this level of brightness is not exceptional but it is still a good result. I then tested the “sun” mode which allows to increase the brightness according to the ambient brightness and there I obtained 726 cd / m². It is quite simply the brightest screen I have tested so far. [b][b] In this price range, Xiaomi therefore offers quite simply the best screen! [b][b][b]Light Absorption/Reflection[b]The smartphone screen reflect light and sometimes turn them into a real mirror. This mirror effect makes it harder to read. [b][b]The absorption index below indicates the percentage of light absorbed by the screen. The readability of a screen is better when the absorption index is high.[b][b]Phone tested:% light absorptionSamsung Galaxy S10+58Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro52Honor 9x65Redmi Note 9s55Motorola G8 Power60Realme 654Umidigi F248Poco F2 Pro52Redmi Note 956Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite53Samsung Galaxy S2047Samsung Galaxy A21s53The phones tested have an average absroption rate of54 %

Biometry

The chassis of the Redmi Note 10 is designed on the same basis as the Poco X3 or the Redmi Note 10 Pro even if the size is not quite the same. The fingerprint sensor is placed on the ignition button and it works very well (as on the other two phones mentioned). Manufacturers have really tried everything in recent years from a sensor on the back, a sensor in the screen and now a sensor on the side. Before I clearly preferred the sensor on the back, but now I prefer this side sensor because it is well positioned and it reacts quickly.[b]

Operating system

[b]The Redmi Note 10 is equipped with MIUI 12 which runs Android 11, so it benefits from all the novelties of Xiaomi and Google at the same time, in this price bracket it is not common either. This latest version of MIUI 12 is really successful, I don’t find many flaws in it apart from the usual complaints about the large number of options. I noticed a difference in the dark mode of the Redmi Note 10 where the app drawer applied the dark mode to the text but not to the bottom of the screen, so the readability is not very good, this problem has not been updated on other sites so I’m going to put it on bad luck, it’s probably a bug that will disappear with the next update.[b]

Encoutered bugs

Not yet available / tested[b][b]

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 with the others

I assigned a score of 1 to 10 for each test that determines the strengths and weaknesses of a product. I am using 0 for criteria that have not (yet) been tested. A score of 1 to 3 indicates poor performance (and yes, it does), a score of 4 to 6 indicates average performance, a score of 7 to 8 indicates good performance, and a score of 9 and 10 indicates exceptional performance. .
The score is calculated based on my measurements and when there are no measurements, it is a subjective opinion based on my experience.

The scores are not static, they change over time because the performance of new products changes and this must be taken into account.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10Finish quality7.56.00Battery performance7.008.00CPU performance6.506.5GPU performance6.56.5Screen quality8.007.00Photo quality7.55.00Video quality7.55.00Wi-Fi performance7.007.00Mobile download speed7.005.00Mobile network sensitivity7.56.00Frequency coverage7.007.00Audio quality7.006.00GPS performance7.006.00Operating system8.008.00Overall score10189
1. Black Shark 4 Pro 114 / 140
2. Realme Gt 112.5 / 140
3. Poco F2 Pro 111.5 / 140
4. Oneplus Nord 2t 111.5 / 140
5. Samsung Galaxy S20 111 / 140
6. Poco F4 Gt 110.5 / 140
7. Google Pixel 5 109.6 / 140
8. Poco F3 108.5 / 140
9. Poco X4 Gt 108 / 140
10. Poco X3 Pro 107.5 / 140
11. Samsung Galaxy S10+ 107 / 140
12. Xiaomi 11t 107 / 140
13. Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5g 106.5 / 140
14. Xiaomi Mi 9t Pro 106 / 140
15. Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro 105.5 / 140
16. Tcl 10 Pro 104 / 140
17. Samsung Galaxy A52 104 / 140
18. Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 104 / 140
19. Redmi Note 11 Pro 103 / 140
20. Poco X4 Pro 102.5 / 140
21. Poco M4 Pro 4g 102 / 140
22. Xiaomi Redmi Note 10s 102 / 140
23. Poco M4 Pro 101.5 / 140
24. Redmi Note 11 101 / 140
25. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite 101 / 140
26. Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5g 101 / 140
27. Poco X3 101 / 140
28. Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 101 / 140
29. Redmi Note 9t 100.5 / 140
30. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro 100 / 140
31. Poco X5 5g 98.5 / 140
32. Poco M3 Pro 98 / 140
33. Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite 98 / 140
34. Poco F4 98 / 130
35. Doogee S96 Pro 98 / 140
36. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9s 98 / 140
37. Redmi 10 97.5 / 140
38. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 97 / 140
39. F150 R2022 95 / 140
40. Umidigi Bison Pro 95 / 140
41. Poco M3 94.5 / 140
42. Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 94 / 140
43. Realme 6 93 / 140
44. Tcl 30 Se 92 / 140
45. Umidigi A9 Pro 92 / 140
46. Umidigi Bison 92 / 140
47. Oukitel C21 89.5 / 140
48. Motorola G8 Power 89 / 140
49. Nokia 5.3 89 / 140
50. Xiaomi Mi A3 89 / 140
51. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 89 / 140
52. Oneplus Nord N100 88.5 / 140
53. Honor 9x 88 / 140
54. Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite 86 / 140
55. Meizu Note 9 86 / 140
56. Unihertz Tank 85 / 120
57. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 85 / 140
58. Poco M5 84.5 / 120
59. Umidigi S3 Pro 83 / 140
60. Samsung Galaxy A21s 82 / 140
61. Umidigi F2 82 / 140
62. Redmi 9a 81 / 140
63. Oukitel Wp18 81 / 140
64. Ulefone Armor 7e 80 / 140
65. Redmi 9c 80 / 140
66. Doogee S58 Pro 78.5 / 140
67. Honor 8x 78 / 140
68. Umidigi F1 77 / 140
69. Huawei Y6 2019 74 / 140
70. Xiaomi Mi 10t Pro 57 / 70
71. Google Pixel 6a 31 / 40
72. Redmi 10a 14 / 20
73. Elephone U5 0 / 0

Test / Review conclusion

[b]I had been a little disappointed by the Redmi Note 9, the Redmi Note 10 on the other hand very largely corrected the defects of its predecessor and it even allows itself to rank at the top of my ranking when its price is less than 200 €. The Redmi Note 10 isn’t the best in any category but it scores well for every criterion in my test, so it’s a really good entry-level phone that will suit a very wide audience. It performs well, has good battery life, has a good screen, produces good sound, and is able to take good quality photos in its price category. Xiaomi has settled in the price segment between 100 and 200 € with the Redmi Note 10 and the Poco X3 Pro, these two phones have hardly any direct competition. If you prefer performance, you have to go for the Poco but for the rest, the Redmi will do very well. [b][b] The Redmi Note 10 is one of the first phones to offer an amoled screen for less than 200 € and since the screen is the most used part of a phone, having a good screen is an essential starting point in choosing a phone. The other essential element of a phone is the battery and with its 5000 mAh, you have a reservoir of energy to last several days in normal use and if you need to quickly recharge a few percent, the 33W of fast charging will quickly help you out. [b][b] So yes, we can probably regret the absence of 5G or a 120hz screen or a more recent camera, it exists but it is simply more expensive. In the middle of 2021, the kings of the 100 to 200 € segment are the Redmi Note 10 and Poco X3.[b]Strengths[b]- amoled screen and excellent colorimetry [b] – good battery life (especially at 50% brightness) [b] – price / performance ratio [b] – only 179 grams (Xiaomi usually produces much heavier phones ) [b] – good sensitivity to 4G network [b] – good quality stereo sound [b][b][b]Weaknesses[b]The Redmi Note 10 does not really have a fault compared to its price. It could have had 5G, NFC or a newer camera but the price / quality ratio is already very attractive, Xiaomi must therefore keep a little under its feet for the next models.[b][b]Alternatives to this product[b][b]The phone closest to the Redmi Note 10 is the Poco X3 (Pro version if the price drops) which offers more performance but an IPS screen and more weight.[b]

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[b]1. Poco X4 Gt dE = 0.62. Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5g dE = 0.733. Xiaomi Mi 10t Pro dE = 0.834. Redmi Note 11 dE = 0.915. Google Pixel 6a dE = 1.016. Google Pixel 5 dE = 1.117. Realme Gt dE = 1.178. Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite dE = 1.199. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 dE = 1.2Number of smartphones in the ranking:71Position of this smartphone in the ranking:10/71Note: the colorimetric difference is measured in dE. After three, the human eye will perceive a colorimetric difference, so the dE should be the lowest. The tests were all carried out with a colorimetric probe.[b][b]The contrast of an Amoled screen is almost infinite, which means that when the screen should display black, you will have the impression that the screen is turned off. The images on the screen will give a much greater sense of depth than an LCD screen. [b][b] You will understand, this screen is superb and that’s not all, the brightness is exceptional. I measured a brightness of 432 cd / m² in normal mode, this level of brightness is not exceptional but it is still a good result. I then tested the “sun” mode which allows to increase the brightness according to the ambient brightness and there I obtained 726 cd / m². It is quite simply the brightest screen I have tested so far. [b][b] In this price range, Xiaomi therefore offers quite simply the best screen! [b][b][b][b]The smartphone screen reflect light and sometimes turn them into a real mirror. This mirror effect makes it harder to read. [b][b]The absorption index below indicates the percentage of light absorbed by the screen. The readability of a screen is better when the absorption index is high.[b][b]The phones tested have an average absroption rate of54 %The chassis of the Redmi Note 10 is designed on the same basis as the Poco X3 or the Redmi Note 10 Pro even if the size is not quite the same. The fingerprint sensor is placed on the ignition button and it works very well (as on the other two phones mentioned). Manufacturers have really tried everything in recent years from a sensor on the back, a sensor in the screen and now a sensor on the side. Before I clearly preferred the sensor on the back, but now I prefer this side sensor because it is well positioned and it reacts quickly.[b] [b]The Redmi Note 10 is equipped with MIUI 12 which runs Android 11, so it benefits from all the novelties of Xiaomi and Google at the same time, in this price bracket it is not common either. This latest version of MIUI 12 is really successful, I don’t find many flaws in it apart from the usual complaints about the large number of options. I noticed a difference in the dark mode of the Redmi Note 10 where the app drawer applied the dark mode to the text but not to the bottom of the screen, so the readability is not very good, this problem has not been updated on other sites so I’m going to put it on bad luck, it’s probably a bug that will disappear with the next update.[b]Not yet available / tested[b][b]To better enjoy your experience with your smartphone, I offer links to all kinds of accessories that you might find usefulI assigned a score of 1 to 10 for each test that determines the strengths and weaknesses of a product. I am using 0 for criteria that have not (yet) been tested. A score of 1 to 3 indicates poor performance (and yes, it does), a score of 4 to 6 indicates average performance, a score of 7 to 8 indicates good performance, and a score of 9 and 10 indicates exceptional performance. .The score is calculated based on my measurements and when there are no measurements, it is a subjective opinion based on my experience.The scores are not static, they change over time because the performance of new products changes and this must be taken into account.1. Black Shark 4 Pro 114 / 1402. Realme Gt 112.5 / 1403. Poco F2 Pro 111.5 / 1404. Oneplus Nord 2t 111.5 / 1405. Samsung Galaxy S20 111 / 1406. Poco F4 Gt 110.5 / 1407. Google Pixel 5 109.6 / 1408. Poco F3 108.5 / 1409. Poco X4 Gt 108 / 14010. Poco X3 Pro 107.5 / 14011. Samsung Galaxy S10+ 107 / 14012. Xiaomi 11t 107 / 14013. Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5g 106.5 / 14014. Xiaomi Mi 9t Pro 106 / 14015. Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro 105.5 / 14016. Tcl 10 Pro 104 / 14017. Samsung Galaxy A52 104 / 14018. Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 104 / 14019. Redmi Note 11 Pro 103 / 14020. Poco X4 Pro 102.5 / 14021. Poco M4 Pro 4g 102 / 14022. Xiaomi Redmi Note 10s 102 / 14023. Poco M4 Pro 101.5 / 14024. Redmi Note 11 101 / 14025. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite 101 / 14026. Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5g 101 / 14027. Poco X3 101 / 14029. Redmi Note 9t 100.5 / 14030. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro 100 / 14031. Poco X5 5g 98.5 / 14032. Poco M3 Pro 98 / 14033. Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite 98 / 14034. Poco F4 98 / 13035. Doogee S96 Pro 98 / 14036. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9s 98 / 14037. Redmi 10 97.5 / 14038. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 97 / 14039. F150 R2022 95 / 14040. Umidigi Bison Pro 95 / 14041. Poco M3 94.5 / 14042. Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 94 / 14043. Realme 6 93 / 14044. Tcl 30 Se 92 / 14045. Umidigi A9 Pro 92 / 14046. Umidigi Bison 92 / 14047. Oukitel C21 89.5 / 14048. Motorola G8 Power 89 / 14049. Nokia 5.3 89 / 14050. Xiaomi Mi A3 89 / 14051. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 89 / 14052. Oneplus Nord N100 88.5 / 14053. Honor 9x 88 / 14054. Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite 86 / 14055. Meizu Note 9 86 / 14056. Unihertz Tank 85 / 12057. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 85 / 14058. Poco M5 84.5 / 12059. Umidigi S3 Pro 83 / 14060. Samsung Galaxy A21s 82 / 14061. Umidigi F2 82 / 14062. Redmi 9a 81 / 14063. Oukitel Wp18 81 / 14064. Ulefone Armor 7e 80 / 14065. Redmi 9c 80 / 14066. Doogee S58 Pro 78.5 / 14067. Honor 8x 78 / 14068. Umidigi F1 77 / 14069. Huawei Y6 2019 74 / 14070. Xiaomi Mi 10t Pro 57 / 7071. Google Pixel 6a 31 / 4072. Redmi 10a 14 / 2073. Elephone U5 0 / 0[b]I had been a little disappointed by the Redmi Note 9, the Redmi Note 10 on the other hand very largely corrected the defects of its predecessor and it even allows itself to rank at the top of my ranking when its price is less than 200 €. The Redmi Note 10 isn’t the best in any category but it scores well for every criterion in my test, so it’s a really good entry-level phone that will suit a very wide audience. It performs well, has good battery life, has a good screen, produces good sound, and is able to take good quality photos in its price category. Xiaomi has settled in the price segment between 100 and 200 € with the Redmi Note 10 and the Poco X3 Pro, these two phones have hardly any direct competition. If you prefer performance, you have to go for the Poco but for the rest, the Redmi will do very well. [b][b] The Redmi Note 10 is one of the first phones to offer an amoled screen for less than 200 € and since the screen is the most used part of a phone, having a good screen is an essential starting point in choosing a phone. The other essential element of a phone is the battery and with its 5000 mAh, you have a reservoir of energy to last several days in normal use and if you need to quickly recharge a few percent, the 33W of fast charging will quickly help you out. [b][b] So yes, we can probably regret the absence of 5G or a 120hz screen or a more recent camera, it exists but it is simply more expensive. In the middle of 2021, the kings of the 100 to 200 € segment are the Redmi Note 10 and Poco X3.[b][b]- amoled screen and excellent colorimetry [b] – good battery life (especially at 50% brightness) [b] – price / performance ratio [b] – only 179 grams (Xiaomi usually produces much heavier phones ) [b] – good sensitivity to 4G network [b] – good quality stereo sound [b][b][b][b]The Redmi Note 10 does not really have a fault compared to its price. It could have had 5G, NFC or a newer camera but the price / quality ratio is already very attractive, Xiaomi must therefore keep a little under its feet for the next models.[b][b][b][b]The phone closest to the Redmi Note 10 is the Poco X3 (Pro version if the price drops) which offers more performance but an IPS screen and more weight.[b]