Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 vs Redmi 10

52 out of 100

56 out of 100

Here we compared two smartphones: the 6.53-inch Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (with MediaTek Helio G85) that was released on April 30, 2020, against the Xiaomi Redmi 10, which is powered by MediaTek Helio G88 and came out 16 months after. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

Differences
Review
Specs
Benchmarks
Battery life
Camera
Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone

Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi 10

Higher display refresh rate – 90 Hz
Newer Bluetooth version (v5.1)
Stereo speakers
More recent OS version: Android 13 versus 12
The phone is 1-year and 4-months newer
Weighs 18 grams less

Review

Evaluation of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 and Redmi 10 crucial features

Display

Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness

Redmi Note 9

Redmi 10

Camera

Photo and video recording quality

Redmi Note 9

Redmi 10

Performance

CPU and memory performance (apps, system)

Redmi Note 9

Redmi 10

Gaming

Capabilities for playing modern games

Redmi Note 9

Redmi 10

Battery

Battery life, charging type and speed

Redmi Note 9

Redmi 10

Connectivity

Networks, ports, data transmission

Redmi Note 9

Redmi 10

NanoReview Score

Final comparison evaluation

Redmi Note 9

Redmi 10

Value for money

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests

Phone:

Redmi Note 9

Redmi 10

Display

Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Size	6.53 inches	6.5 inches
Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels	1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio	19.5:9	20:9
PPI	395 ppi	405 ppi
Refresh rate	60 Hz	90 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate	No	No
Max rated brightness	450 nits	400 nits
HDR support	No	Yes, HDR10
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Screen-to-body ratio	83.5%	83.5%

Display tests
RGB color space	97.7%	-
PWM	Not detected	-
Response time	32.2 ms	35.4 ms
Contrast	4608:1	2464:1

Peak brightness test (auto)

Redmi Note 9

467 nits

Redmi 10 +2%

478 nits

Design and build

Height	162.3 mm (6.39 inches)	161.9 mm (6.37 inches)
Width	77.2 mm (3.04 inches)	75.5 mm (2.97 inches)
Thickness	8.9 mm (0.35 inches)	8.9 mm (0.35 inches)
Weight	199 g (7.02 oz)	181 g (6.38 oz)
Waterproof	No	No
Rear material	Plastic	Plastic
Frame material	Plastic	Plastic
Colors	White, Gray, Green	White, Gray, Blue
Fingerprint scanner	Yes, rear	Yes, in-button

Screen-to-body ratio

Redmi Note 9

83.5%

Redmi 10

83.5%

Performance

Tests of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 and Xiaomi Redmi 10 in the benchmarks

SoC
Chipset	MediaTek Helio G85	MediaTek Helio G88
Max clock	2000 MHz	2000 MHz
CPU cores	8 (2 + 6)	8 (2 + 6)
Architecture	- 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A75	- 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A75
Lithography process	12 nanometers	12 nanometers
Graphics	Mali-G52 MP2	Mali-G52 MP2
GPU shading units	48	48
GPU clock	1000 MHz	1000 MHz
FLOPS	~96 GFLOPS	~96 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Redmi Note 9

517

Redmi 10

518

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Redmi Note 9

1568

Redmi 10

1563

AnTuTu Benchmark 10

Redmi Note 9

284391

Redmi 10 +3%

293671

CPU	96535	107714
GPU	47743	45227
Memory	67953	73563
UX	70021	66208
Total score	284391	293671

Memory

RAM
RAM size	3, 4, 6 GB	4, 6 GB
Memory type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR4X
Memory clock	2133 MHz	1866 MHz
Channels	2	2

Storage
Storage size	64, 128 GB	64, 128 GB
Storage type	eMMC 5.1	eMMC 5.1
Memory card	MicroSD	MicroSD
Memory card max size	Up to 512 GB	Up to 512 GB

Software

Operating system	Android 10 (Can be upgraded to Android 12)	Android 11 (Can be upgraded to Android 13)
ROM	MIUI 13	MIUI 14
OS size	16.5 GB	22.4 GB

Battery

Capacity	5020 mAh	5000 mAh
Max charge power	18 W	18 W
Battery type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Wireless charging	No	No
Reverse charging	Yes	Yes
Fast charging	Yes (50% in 40 min)	Yes (26% in 30 min)
Full charging time	1:30 hr	2:13 hr

Battery life tests
Web browsing	12:34 hr	11:59 hr
Watching video	14:56 hr	11:32 hr
Gaming	05:48 hr	06:07 hr
Standby	120 hr	140 hr

General battery life

Redmi Note 9 +2%

35:35 hr

Redmi 10

35:02 hr

Camera

Specs and camera test of smartphones

Main camera
Matrix	48 megapixels	50 megapixels
Image resolution	8000 x 6000	8700 x 5800
Zoom	Digital	Digital
Flash	LED	LED
Stabilization	Digital	Digital
8K video recording	No	No
4K video recording	No	No
1080p video recording	Up to 30FPS	Up to 30FPS
Slow motion	120 FPS (720p)	120 FPS (720p)
Angle of widest lens	118°	120°
Lenses	4 (48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP)	4 (50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP)
Wide (main) lens	- 48 MP - Aperture: f/1.8 - Focal length: 26 mm - Pixel size: 0.8 micron - Sensor: 1/2.0", Samsung S5KGM1 (ISOCELL Plus CMOS) - Phase autofocus	- 50 MP - Aperture: f/1.8 - Pixel size: 0.64 micron - Sensor: 1/2.76", Samsung S5KJN1 (ISOCELL Plus CMOS) - Phase autofocus
Ultra-wide lens	- 8 MP - Aperture: f/2.2 - Pixel size: 1.12 micron - Sensor: 1/4.0" (CMOS)	- 8 MP - Aperture: f/2.2 - Focal length: 13 mm - Pixel size: 1.14 micron - Sensor: 1/2.8", Sony IMX355 (Exmor-RS CMOS)
Macro lens	- 2 MP - Aperture: f/2.4	- 2 MP - Aperture: f/2.4 - Pixel size: 1.12 micron
Depth lens	- 2 MP - Aperture: f/2.4	- 2 MP - Aperture: f/2.4
Camera features	- Bokeh mode - Pro mode	- Bokeh mode - Pro mode

Selfie camera
Megapixels	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Image resolution	4128 x 3096	3264 x 2448
Aperture	f/2.3	f/2.0
Focal length	29 mm	27 mm
Pixel size	1.12 microns	-
Sensor type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor size	1/3.1"	-
Video resolution	1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS	1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features	- Dual Band - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display	- Dual Band - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version	5	5.1
Bluetooth features	LE, HID, A2DP	LE, HID, A2DP
USB type	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
USB version	2	2
USB features	- Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG	- Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo	GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo
NFC *	Yes	Depends on the region
Infrared port	Yes	Yes

Network
Number of SIM *	2	2
Type of SIM card	Nano	Nano
Multi SIM mode	Standby	Standby
eSIM support *	No	No
Hybrid slot	No	No
LTE Cat *	7	7
5G support	No	No

Sound

Speakers	Mono	Stereo
Headphone audio jack	Yes	Yes
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Dolby Atmos	No	No

Speakers test

Max loudness

Redmi Note 9 +4%

92.4 dB

Redmi 10

88.9 dB

Other

Category	Mid-range	Budget
Announced	April 2020	August 2021
Release date	June 2020	August 2021
SAR (head)	0.8 W/kg	-
SAR (body)	1.14 W/kg	-
Sensors	- Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint	- Proximity sensor - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint
Bundled charger	-	Yes, 22 W

* Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.

Conclusion

These smartphones have a lot in common, but we would recommend the Xiaomi Redmi 10 . It has a better display, software, design, and sound.