Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G Deals - July 2026
1 refurbished deal available - SIM-free from £124.00.
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Spec scores
£200-£399 Phones · 185 phones
Performance
1.7
/5
Display
2.8
/5
Rear Camera
1.7
/5
Front Camera
2.5
/5
Battery
2.4
/5
Color
All
Blue
Storage
All
128GB
Bargain hunters after a cheap 5G-capable second phone or backup handset who understand it is an import model with no remaining software support.
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£124.00
About the Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G
The Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G was Xiaomi's attempt to drag 5G and a 108MP sensor down into genuinely affordable territory, and for early 2021 it largely worked. It is the same hardware Xiaomi sold in China as the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G, launched first for the Indian market, so UK buyers should treat it as an import model and check that its 5G bands line up with their network before committing. The headline is the pairing of a 120Hz LCD with the Snapdragon 750G, which made scrolling and mid-range gaming feel far smoother than the price bracket usually allowed. The 108MP main camera is more about pixel-binned daylight detail than low-light ability, and the ultrawide, macro and depth lenses behind it are ordinary. Battery life is the quiet strength, with a large cell and 33W charging that refills it quickly. Five years on it is a heavy, plastic-backed phone running software that has reached the end of its update life, so it only makes sense as a low-cost secondary or backup handset rather than a main phone.
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Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G vs Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G - Key Differences
| Feature | Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67-inch IPS LCD, 2400×1080, 120Hz | 6.67-inch IPS LCD, 2400×1080, 120Hz |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 750G, Adreno 619 | Snapdragon 750G, Adreno 619 |
| Rear camera | 108MP main + 8MP ultrawide + 2MP macro + 2MP depth | 108MP main + 8MP ultrawide + 2MP macro + 2MP depth |
| Front camera | 20MP | 16MP |
| Memory options | 4GB or 6GB RAM, 64GB or 128GB storage | 6GB or 8GB RAM, 128GB or 256GB storage |
| Battery | 4,820mAh, 33W wired charging | 4,820mAh, 33W wired charging |
| SIM-free price | Not available | From £200.00 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G worth buying?
Only as a cheap spare or backup phone. The Snapdragon 750G and 120Hz screen still handle everyday apps comfortably, but the Mi 10i 5G launched in early 2021 and no longer receives Android or security updates, which rules it out as a main handset for banking and payments.
Is the Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G camera good?
In good light, yes. The 108MP main sensor bins down to detailed daylight shots, but low-light performance is average and the 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro and 2MP depth lenses supporting it are basic. Treat it as a one-good-camera phone rather than a versatile system.
How does the Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G compare to the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G?
They are essentially the same phone under two names, sharing the Snapdragon 750G, 6.67-inch 120Hz display, 108MP quad camera and 4,820mAh battery. The Mi 10i 5G uses a 20MP selfie camera against the Redmi's 16MP, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G was offered with more RAM and storage.
Does the Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G have expandable storage?
Yes. The Mi 10i 5G accepts a microSD card, though it shares a slot with the second SIM, so you have to choose between dual SIM and extra storage. Internal capacity was 64GB or 128GB depending on the configuration.
How long will the Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G receive updates?
It no longer does. The phone shipped on Android 10 with MIUI 12 and was carried up to Android 12, but both Android version updates and security patches ended years ago. Anything security-sensitive should stay on a supported handset.
Does the Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G work on UK 5G networks?
It was built for the Indian market, so 5G band support is not guaranteed to match every UK network. Check the specific unit's supported n-bands against your operator before relying on it for 5G, as 4G coverage is the safer assumption.
Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G Specifications
Spec Scores
£200-£399 Phones · 185 phones
- Snapdragon 750G 5G
- Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
This phone
33%
Avg
42%
Best
93%
This phone
33%
Avg
49%
Best
100%
Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.
- 6.67 inches
- 1080 x 2400 pixels
- IPS, 120Hz, 450 nits peak
This phone
56%
Avg
62%
Best
96%
This phone
56%
Avg
61%
Best
98%
Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
- Single camera setup
- 108 MP main camera
- 4K video recording
This phone
33%
Avg
39%
Best
70%
This phone
33%
Avg
41%
Best
98%
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality.
- 16 MP front camera
- 1080p selfie video
This phone
50%
Avg
60%
Best
92%
This phone
50%
Avg
55%
Best
92%
Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.
- 4,820 mAh
- 33W wired, PD, 100% in 58 min
This phone
47%
Avg
51%
Best
86%
This phone
47%
Avg
52%
Best
100%
Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.
General
Dimensions
165.4 x 76.8 x 9
Weight
5 g
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Operating System
Android 10, MIUI 12
Colours
Radio
FM radio
Body
Pacific Sunrise, Midnight Black, Atlantic Blue
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
108
Primary Camera Video
4K@30fs, 1080@30/60/120fs, 720@960fs, gyro-EIS
Selfie Camera Features
Panorama
Primary Selfie Camera
16 , f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Resolution
2160
Selfie Video Resolution
1080@30fs, 720@120fs
Display
Type
IPS LCD, HDR10, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ)
Display Size
6.67
Display Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
Display Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
CPU & Memory
Chipset
Snapdragon 750G 5G
GPU
Adreno 619
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
Memory Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal Storage
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack
Yes
Connectivity & Data
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 38, 40, 41
5G
77, 78 Sub6
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Wi-Fi
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
NFC
Yes
GPS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), NavIC
Battery
Battery
4820
Charging
33W wired, PD, 100% in 58 min
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass