Redmi Note 10 5G; Powerful and Good-looking!
In the last 1 year or so, the competition within the 5G segment itself has increased and has become fierce like never before. All the possible smartphone brands have rolled up their sleeves into offering the best and the fastest to the users and they have for sure been successful in doing so. You name it and the brand is already in its way of launching its fifth or the sixth number of 5G smartphones. When we talk about 5G, it does not necessarily mean it has to be expensive and that it is out of the pocket reach of the mid range or the budget buyers. Well, defying all odds, we now also have affordable 5G smartphones.
If you were to look at the phones released under €250 within the last year, you would likely notice that the competition is quite fierce. With companies such as Xiaomi, Motorola, OnePlus, Samsung, and a few others, you could even say that this competition is much more exciting than the current flagship smartphone race. One such company is Xiaomi. The brand is back at it again to try and offer the best sub-€250 experience you can find thanks to the Redmi Note 10 5G.
Let’s take a look into the specs of the Redmi Note 10 5G smartphone;
Display: 6.5-inch IPS LCD / 2400 x 1080 / 90Hz refresh rate
Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G
RAM: 4GB / 6GB
Storage: 64GB / 128GB
Front Camera: 8MP
Rear Cameras: 48MP (main) / 2MP (macro) / 2MP (depth)
Battery: 5,000mAh / 18W Fast Charging
Dimensions: 161.8 x 75.3 x 8.9mm
Weight: 190g
Misc: Side-mounted fingerprint scanner / 3.5mm Headphone Jack / NFC / Infrared Sensor
Software: MIUI 12 (based on Android 11)
For the display, it’s your standard combination of plastic and glass, with a nice matte finish on the back. This is soft to the touch and does a pretty good job at withstanding fingerprints and oils from your hands compared to the glossy finishes found on most phones nowadays. In the box, you’ll find the charging brick, charging cable, regulatory paperwork, along with a clear TPU case for those who want some protection.
The company’s latest series of Dimensity processors offer similar, if not improved, performance when compared to Snapdragon-powered devices at the same price point. With the Redmi Note 10 5G, we have the MediaTek Dimensity 700, which not only helps keep the cost of phones low but also adds the 5G connectivity that many folks are looking for. It is no longer a surprising fact that most of the smartphone brands have been looking for Dimensity chipsets for their latest smartphones. Mediatek Dimensity chipsets have outrun its Snapdragon counterparts not only in the performance aspect but also pricing wise. While they make the phones be powerful, they also maintain a low price so that 5G smartphones are much more widely affordable. Xiaomi included MIUI 12 with the Redmi Note 10 5G, which is based on Android 11.
The trend continues with the Redmi Note 10 5G and its “triple camera” array. Sure, there are three sensors on the back, headlined by the same 48MP lens that’s found on the non-5G version of the Redmi Note 10. But you also have the “pleasure” of using a 2MP macro and a 2MP depth sensor. The 48MP lens is serviceable by most accounts and can handle almost everything you need it to, provided that you have enough light. But as soon as you take away that good lighting.
Around the edges of the Redmi Note 10 5G, you’ll find the power button along with the volume rocker on the right side. The power button also doubles as a fingerprint scanner which is a nice addition and makes it so you can unlock your phone faster than just entering a pin or trying to put your finger on the right spot in another place. On the top, you’ll find a 3.5mm headphone jack, along with an infrared sensor on the right side so you can control your TV and/or set-top box. Moving to the bottom, we have the USB-C charging port flanked by the mono-speaker and microphone. All of this is pretty standard, as it seems that budget phones are going to carry the headphone jack torch since they’ve largely been removed from flagship phones.
The Redmi Note 10 5G is somewhat intriguing due to its 5G connectivity and solid performance. Based on the price, I do think this phone is worth the price and worth buying.
