This story was originally published on March 4, 2021, and last updated on June 3, 2021.
Xiaomi is quick to follow up the Redmi Note 9T in January with a new Redmi Note series aiming to take the midrange king crown. This time, you get four new handsets to choose from: the Redmi Note 10 Pro, Redmi Note 10S, Redmi Note 10, and Redmi Note 10 5G. It’s a diverse range of devices with varying specs to suit different needs.
Redmi Note 10 Pro: 108MP cam + 120Hz AMOLED screen comes to the Redmi Note series
Xiaomi wants to swing it out of the park with the Redmi Note 10 Pro. It offers premium specs at a more budget-friendly price than the Mi 11, which also launched recently.
The Redmi Note 10 Pro brings the 108-megapixel sensor with 9-in-1 binning tech to the midrange Redmi Note series. Combined with dual native ISO, the cameras on this handset promise pictures with great details and a higher dynamic range. Night mode 2.0 offers better quality images in low-light settings. Plus, you get a slew of photo and video modes like Photo Clones, Video Clones, Dual Video, and Long Exposure modes to play around with and share on social media.
It also packs in an 8-megapixel ultrawide, 5-megapixel telemacro, and 2-megapixel depth sensors. In front, there’s a 16-megapixel selfie shooter.
The company also equips the Redmi Note 10 Pro with a 120Hz refresh rate display with a 240Hz touch sampling rate. The 6.67-inch AMOLED DotDisplay has a 20:9 aspect ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. To give you an excellent gaming and viewing experience, the Redmi Note 10 Pro has a dual-speaker setup, too.
Xiaomi introduces a new Arc side fingerprint sensor for most of the Redmi Note 10 phones, which flushes the sensor to the side and seamlessly integrates into the handset. It’s designed to be more comfortable in hand while maintaining its ease of use.
This unit also gets IP53 protection, which should keep it safe from splashes. And it is available in three colors: Onyx Gray, Glacier Blue, and Gradient Bronze.
We expect decent performance from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G chipset, which we got to test while we reviewed the Poco X3. You should be able to get the most out of this processor when you game, watch content, and everything in between. It runs on MIUI 12 based on Android 11. And there are either 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of storage on the Redmi Note 10 Pro. You can see the variants available in the table at the end of this post.
A full day’s use and more isn’t far off, thanks to the 5,020mAh battery on this handset. Topping it up quickly won’t be an issue either with support for 33W fast-charging. Xiaomi promises getting up to around 60% in just 30 minutes!
The Redmi Note 10 Pro’s starting price is USD 279 and PHP 12,590.
READ ALSO: Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro hands-on
Redmi Note 10S & Note 10: Upgrades to the midrange
There are several similarities between the Redmi Note 10S and Note 10 that it’s easier to talk about these devices together. But there are also distinct differences that might make you decide to choose one over the other.
What’s the same?
Both are equipped with 6.43-inch AMOLED DotDisplay screens with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection, new Arc side fingerprint sensors, dual speakers, IP53 rating, and 33W wired fast charging for their 5,000mAh batteries.
They differ slightly in camera setups. The Redmi Note 10S has a 64-megapixel main shooter, while the Redmi Note 10 has a 48-megapixel primary sensor. Both get an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens for landscapes and group shots, a 2-megapixel macro camera for close-ups, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor to help with portraits. Both also get 13-megapixel front cameras. Xiaomi also brings its Pro time-lapse capabilities to the Redmi Note 10S and Note 10.
The two phones also differ when it comes to the chipsets that power them. The Redmi Note 10S runs on a MediaTek Helio G95, while the Redmi Note 10 is powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 678. The Redmi Note 10S runs on MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11, while the Redmi Note 10 runs on MIUI 12 based on Android 11.
You get more RAM with the Redmi Note 10S as it starts at 6GB until 8GB, while the Redmi Note 10 maxes out at 6GB and begins at 4GB. Both have 64GB or 128GB storage options. The variants can be seen in the specs table at the end of this story.
The Redmi Note 10S and Note 10 are both available in Onyx Gray and Pebble White. You can also get the Note 10S in Ocean Blue, while the Note 10 also comes in Lake Green.
The starting price for the Redmi Note 10S is USD 229 (around PHP 11,113). As for the Redmi Note 10, its cost begins at USD 199 and PHP 8,490.
Redmi Note 10 5G: Accessible 5G
If 5G is more your speed, Xiaomi also unveiled the Redmi Note 10 5G, the second Redmi phone to offer 5G after the Redmi Note 9T. This handset runs on MediaTek’s Dimensity 700, which supports dual 5G SIM.
Aside from fast connectivity, the Redmi Note 10 5G features a 6.5-inch 90Hz AdaptiveSync DotDisplay, meaning it automatically adjusts the refresh rate based on what you’re doing. It allows you to get a smooth experience and optimum battery use.
The Redmi Note 10 5G has a triple camera setup with a 48-megapixel wide lens, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. There is an 8-megapixel camera in front.
It has the same RAM and storage configuration as the Redmi Note 10, which starts at 4GB RAM + 64GB storage. It loses the other Note 10 devices’ Arc side fingerprint sensor and has a more standard one. It also has a 5,000mAh battery but with a slower 18W wired fast-charging support.
The Redmi Note 10 5G comes in different colorways than the rest of its series mates with Chrome Silver, Graphite Gray, Nighttime Blue, and Aurora Green. Its starting price is USD 199 (around PHP 9,657).
Redmi Note 10 series specs roundup
| Redmi Note 10 Pro | Redmi Note 10S | Redmi Note 10 | Redmi Note 10 5G | |
| DISPLAY | 120Hz AMOLED 6.67” DotDisplay | 6.43” AMOLED DotDisplay | 6.43” AMOLED DotDisplay | 90Hz AdaptiveSync 6.5” DotDisplay |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | MediaTek Helio G95 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 |
| OPERATING SYSTEM | MIUI 12 based on Android 11 | MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11 | MIUI 12 based on Android 11 | MIUI 12 based on Android 11 |
| RAM + STORAGE (LPDDR4X UFS 2.2) | 6GB + 64GB 6GB + 128GB 8GB + 128GB | 6GB + 64GB 6GB + 128GB 8GB + 128GB | 4GB + 64GB 4GB + 128GB 6GB + 128GB | 4GB + 64GB 4GB + 128GB 6GB + 128GB 8GB + 128GB |
| REAR CAMERAS | 108MP wide-angle 8MP ultra-wide angle 5MP telemacro 2MP depth sensor | 64MP wide-angle 8MP ultra-wide angle 2MP macro 2MP depth sensor | 48MP wide-angle 8MP ultra-wide angle 2MP macro 2MP depth sensor | 48MP wide-angle 2MP macro 2MP depth sensor |
| FRONT CAMERA | 16MP | 13MP | 13MP | 8MP |
| AUDIO | Dual speakers 3.5mm headphone jack Hi-Res Audio certification | Dual speakers 3.5mm headphone jack Hi-Res Audio certification | Dual speakers 3.5mm headphone jack Hi-Res Audio certification | 3.5mm headphone jack Hi-Res Audio certification |
| CONNECTIVITY | Dual SIM Multi-functional NFC IR blaster | Dual SIM Multi-functional NFC IR blaster | Dual SIM IR blaster | 5G Dual SIM Multi-functional NFC IR blaster |
| SECURITY | Arc side fingerprint sensor AI face unlock | Arc side fingerprint sensor AI face unlock | Arc side fingerprint sensor AI face unlock | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor AI face unlock |
| BATTERY | 5,020mAh, 33W wired fast charging | 5,000mAh, 33W wired fast charging | 5,000mAh, 33W wired fast charging | 5,000mAh, 18W wired fast charging |
| DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT | 164 x 76.5 x 8.1mm, 193g | 160.46 x 74.5 x 8.29mm, 178.8g | 160.46 x 74.5 x 8.29mm, 178.8g | 161.81 x 75.34 8.92mm, 190g |
| COLORS | Onyx Gray Glacier Blue Gradient Bronze | Onyx Gray Pebble White Ocean Blue | Onyx Gray Pebble White Lake Green | Chrome Silver Graphite Gray Nighttime Blue Aurora Green |
| PRICING | 6GB + 64GB: USD 279 6GB + 128GB: USD 299/PHP 12,590 8GB + 128GB: USD 329/PHP 13,590 | 6GB + 64GB: USD 229 6GB + 128GB: USD 249 8GB + 128GB: USD 279 | 4GB + 64GB: USD 199/PHP 8,490 4GB + 128GB: USD 229 6GB + 128GB: PHP 9,990 | 4GB + 64GB: USD 199 4GB + 128GB: USD 229 6GB + 128GB: No price yet |
Early bird prices of the Redmi Note 10 series
AliExpress gets dibs on some of the new phones with early bird prices for the Redmi Note 10 Pro and Note 10 available on March 8 and March 9.
The Redmi Note 10 Pro gets discounted at USD 249 (around PHP 12,083) for the 6GB + 64GB option, USD 269 (PHP 13,054) for the 6GB + 128GB option, and USD 299 (PHP 14,510) for the 8GB + 128GB option. Xiaomi says there will be a special Mi Fan Festival Special Edition for the Redmi Note 10 Pro in April.
The Redmi Note 10 gets discounted at USD 179 (PHP 8,686) for the 4GB + 64GB option and USD 199 (PHP 9,657) for the 4GB + 128GB option.
The Redmi Note 10S is coming in April, and the early bird prices are USD 199 (PHP 9,657) for the 6GB + 64GB model, USD 219 (PHP 10,627) for the 6GB + 128GB model, and USD 249 (PHP 12,083) for the 8GB + 128GB model.
The Redmi Note 10 5G is also launching this April. The early bird prices include USD 179 (PHP 8,686) for the 4GB + 64GB variant and USD 199 (PHP 9,657) for the 4GB + 128GB variant.
It isn’t known yet where the early bird prices for the Redmi Note 10S and 10 5G will be available.
Redmi Note 10 series PH pricing
Xiaomi Philippines has officially launched the Redmi Note 10 series in the country.
The standard Redmi Note 10 will be available in the 4GB + 64GB for PHP 8,490 and the 6GB + 128GB for PHP 9,990 starting tomorrow, March 13. The 4GB option will be a Lazada exclusive, and you can get PHP 500 off when you buy it tomorrow. The 6GB variant will be available at Lazada and authorized Mi Stores and resellers.
Xiaomi will also be bringing in the Redmi Note 10 Pro. It will retail for PHP 12,590 for the 6GB + 128GB and PHP 13,590 for the 8GB + 128GB variant. We’re waiting for more details regarding pre-orders, but we’ll make sure to share once we have that information. The company is now offering pre-orders for the Redmi Note 10 Pro until Friday, April 23, at participating Mi authorized stores and resellers. The open sale will start on Saturday, April 24, at both Mi Authorized Stores and partner retailers, including Lazada. Xiaomi will be debuting the Redmi Note 10 Pro during the Mi Fan Festival live-stream happening on Friday at 11 P.M. over at Xiaomi Philippines’s Facebook page.
The company also mentions in the press release we received about the Redmi Note 10 Pro Mi Fan Festival special edition variant. But we don’t have on its pricing yet either.
Each purchase until May 9 will also give fans three tickets to Melody with Mi, an exclusive digital concert created for this year’s Mi Fan Festival in partnership with ABS-CBN, KTX, and TFC with iconic Pinoy singer Bamboo on May 23, 8 P.M. Purchases of PHP 25,000 and above of participating Xiaomi phones and gadgets will not only include tickets to the concert but even includes access to the Meet & Greet and the festive fan After Party!
At a launch event on June 3, Xiaomi Philippines launched both the Redmi Note 10 5G and Redmi Note 10S. The Redmi Note 10 5G will be available in two variants: 4GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB. It will be priced at PHP 9,990 and PHP 11,490, respectively. Meanwhile, the Redmi Note 10S will be available in the 8GB + 128GB variant for PHP 11,990.
Both products will be available on Lazada, Shopee, and Authorized Mi Stores and official retailers starting June 5, 2021. Xiaomi will also offer a one-time free LCD screen replacement on Redmi Note 10 5G within six months of purchase.
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UPDATE 1: 2021/03/12 7:24 P.M. GMT+8 BY NICOLE BATAC
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UPDATE 2: 2021/04/06 5:08 P.M. GMT+8 BY NICOLE BATAC
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UPDATE 3: 2021/04/21 4:22 P.M. GMT+8 BY NICOLE BATAC
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UPDATE 4: 2021/06/03 8:00 P.M. GMT+8 BY NICOLE BATAC
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