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Spec scores £200-£399 Phones · 198 phones
Performance 1.6 /5
Display 2.4 /5
Rear Camera 1.3 /5
Front Camera 1.8 /5
Battery 2.5 /5

Budget buyers who want 5G and a high refresh rate above all else and are happy to trade AMOLED contrast, an ultrawide camera and fast charging to get there.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G

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About the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G

Despite the shared name, the Redmi Note 10 5G is a different phone from the standard Redmi Note 10 rather than a 5G version of it, and the trade-offs are worth understanding before you buy. Xiaomi's priority here was getting 5G into the cheapest possible handset, so the AMOLED panel used elsewhere in the range is replaced by a larger 6.5-inch LCD. That sounds like a downgrade, and for contrast and black levels it is, but Xiaomi compensated by running it at 90Hz, so day-to-day scrolling actually feels smoother than on its AMOLED siblings. MediaTek's Dimensity 700 handles 5G duties efficiently and copes well with everyday apps, though it is not a gaming chip. The 5,000mAh battery is dependable, but charging drops to 18W, so it is markedly slower to refill than the 33W models in the same family. The 48MP main camera is fine in daylight and the two 2MP support sensors contribute almost nothing. As a used buy today it is dated software-wise, but it remains one of the cheapest routes to a 90Hz 5G phone.

Expert Rating

3.8
(2 reviews)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S - Key Differences

Feature Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
Display 6.5-inch IPS LCD, 1080×2400, 90Hz 6.43-inch AMOLED, 1080×2400, 60Hz
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 700 (7nm), 5G MediaTek Helio G95 (12nm), 4G only
Camera 48MP main + 2MP macro + 2MP depth, 8MP front 64MP main + 8MP ultrawide + 2MP macro + 2MP depth, 13MP front
Battery 5,000mAh, 18W charging 5,000mAh, 33W charging
Weight 190 g 178.8 g
Dimensions 161.8 × 75.3 × 8.9 mm 160.5 × 74.5 × 8.3 mm
Storage options 64GB, 128GB, microSD 64GB, 128GB, microSD

Frequently asked questions

Is the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G worth buying?
The Redmi Note 10 5G is worth buying if you want cheap 5G and a 90Hz screen and you can accept an LCD panel rather than AMOLED. It launched in 2021 and no longer receives Android or security updates, so it suits a backup or budget second phone better than a long-term main device. Battery life remains its strongest everyday quality.
Does the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G support 5G in the UK?
Yes. The MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset includes a 5G modem, so the phone connects to 5G networks as well as 4G LTE. It was one of the most affordable 5G handsets available when it launched.
Does the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G have an AMOLED screen?
No. It uses a 6.5-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD panel rather than the AMOLED used on the Redmi Note 10 and Note 10S. In exchange it runs at 90Hz instead of 60Hz, so motion looks smoother even though contrast and black levels are weaker.
How long does the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G battery last?
The 5,000mAh battery paired with the efficient Dimensity 700 chip comfortably handles a full day of mixed use, and lighter users can stretch it further. Charging is limited to 18W, which is slower than the 33W offered by the 4G models in the same range, so expect a longer wait at the plug.
Is the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G camera good?
The 48MP main camera takes acceptable, reasonably detailed photos in good light, which is what you should expect at this price. There is no ultrawide lens, only 2MP macro and depth sensors that add little. Low-light shots are noisy and soft.
How does the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G compare to the Redmi Note 10S?
The Note 10 5G is the one to pick if 5G and a 90Hz refresh rate matter most, since the Note 10S is 4G only and stays at 60Hz. The Note 10S wins on screen quality with a 6.43-inch AMOLED, a better 64MP main camera with an ultrawide lens, faster 33W charging and stereo speakers. Choose the 5G model for connectivity and smoothness, the 10S for image quality and audio.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G Specifications

Spec Scores

£200-£399 Phones · 198 phones

  • Dimensity 700
  • Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
This phone
32%
Avg
42%
Best
93%
This phone
32%
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.

  • 6.5 inches
  • 1080 x 2400 pixels
  • IPS, 90Hz, 500 nits peak
This phone
48%
Avg
62%
Best
96%
This phone
48%
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
  • 48 MP main camera
  • 1080p video recording
This phone
25%
Avg
39%
Best
70%
This phone
25%
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.

  • 8 MP front camera
  • 1080p selfie video
This phone
35%
Avg
60%
Best
92%
This phone
35%
Avg
55%
Best
92%

Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.

  • 5,000 mAh
  • 18W wired
This phone
49%
Avg
52%
Best
86%
This phone
49%
Avg
53%
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

161.8 x 75.3 x 8.9

Weight

190 g

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Operating System

Android 11, MIUI 12

Colours

Chrome Silver, Graphite Gray, Nighttime Blue, Aurora Green

Radio

FM radio

Body

Chrome Silver, Graphite Gray, Nighttime Blue, Aurora Green

Camera

Primary Camera Megapixels

48

Primary Camera Video

1080@30fs

Third Camera

48 , f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF 2 (macro) Auxiliary lens

Primary Selfie Camera

8 , f/2.0, (wide)

Video Resolution

1080

Selfie Video Resolution

1080@30fs

Display

Type

IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ), 500 nits (HBM)

Display Size

6.5

Display Resolution

1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)

Display Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 3

CPU & Memory

Chipset

Dimensity 700

GPU

Mali-G57 MC2

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)

Memory Card Slot

microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Internal Storage

64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes

3.5mm Jack

Yes

Connectivity & Data

2G

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66

5G

1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G

Network Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.1, A2DP, LE

USB

USB Type-C 2.0

NFC

Yes (market/region dependent)

GPS

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Battery

Battery

5000

Charging

18W wired

Other

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass