Xiaomi has finally shown the world its latest flagship devices – the Xiaomi Mi 10 and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro. These smartphones come packed with features that ultimately won itself the top spot on DxOMark’s camera and audio segments.
Xiaomi Mi 10
The Xiaomi Mi 10 is powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 865 processor, paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.0-based storage. Its display features a 6.67-inch AMOLED panel with 90Hz refresh rate and dual curved edges, similar to the Huawei Mate 30 Pro. Keeping the device juiced up for the entire day is a whopping 4,780mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging on both wired and wireless charging modes, as well as 10W on reverse wireless charging mode.
In the camera department, the Mi 10 features the 108MP main sensor that was originally launched with the Mi Note 10 Pro. It also has a 13MP ultra-wide sensor, 2MP macro sensor, 2MP depth sensor, as well as a 20MP selfie sensor on the front.The 108MP main sensor does come equipped with Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) technology and is capable of 8K video recording and stills.
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro
On the other hand, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro is just a better version of the Mi 10, with several additional upgraded features. Hence, the “Pro” moniker in the name. It has everything the Mi 10 has, except that it has a 512GB storage variant. Camera wise, it also has a quad camera setup with the 108MP main sensor, but the rest of the setup consists of a 20MP ultra-wide sensor, a 12MP portrait sensor, and an 8MP telephoto sensor. Instead of 30W wired fast charging, the Mi 10 Pro is capable of 50W fast charging on wired mode.
It should be mentioned that the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro was also awarded the number one position on DxOMark’s Camera segment. Getting a score of 124, the Mi 10 Pro ousted the Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G out of its top spot. Besides that, the Mi 10 Pro also got a score of 76 in the DxOMark Audio segment to claim first place.
Comparison
Xiaomi Mi 10 | Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro | |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
Display | 6.67-inch AMOLED Curved Edge / 90Hz Refresh Rate | 6.67-inch AMOLED Curved Edge / 90Hz Refresh Rate |
RAM | 8GBB / 12GB – LPDDR5 | 8GBB / 12GB – LPDDR5 |
Storage | UFS 3.0 128GB / 256GB | UFS 3.0 256GB / 512GB |
Battery | 4,780mAh | 4,500mAh |
Camera | 108MP OIS Main Sensor 13MP Ultra-Wide Sensor 2MP Macro Sensor 2MP Depth Sensor 20MP Selfie Sensor | 108MP OIS Main Sensor 20MP Ultra-Wide Sensor 12MP Portrait Sensor 8MP Telephoto Sensor 20MP Selfie Sensor |
Colour | Ocean Blue Peach Gold Space Gray | Pearl White Ocean Blue |
Misc. | 8K Video Recording, 8K Stills Wi-Fi 6 + 5G 30W Wired Charging 30W Wireless Charging 10W Reverse Wireless Charging | 8K Video Recording, 8K Stills Wi-Fi 6 + 5G 50W Wired Charging 30W Wireless Charging 10W Reverse Wireless Charging |
Price | 8GB + 128GB – RMB3,999 8GB + 256GB – RMB4,299 12GB + 256GB – RMB4,699 | 8GB + 256GB – RMB4,999 12GB + 256GB – RMB5,499 12GB + 512GB – RMB5,999 |