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iPhone 12 mini vs Redmi Note 10S

WINNER
iPhone 12 mini
40.2Inno Score
VS
Redmi Note 10S

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 10S

$229

32.4Inno Score
43.9Performance21.1
33.6Display28.8
33.5Camera31.6
23.7Battery47.8
89.3Features44
12 spec wins — iPhone 12 mini7 spec wins — Redmi Note 10S

InnoReviews verdict

iPhone 12 mini wins this phone face-off, 40.2 to 32.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+45) and performance (+23). Redmi Note 10S still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPhone 12 mini

  • Stronger performance score: 44 vs 21
  • Stronger display score: 34 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 44
  • 308% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,080 vs 510
  • 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 10S

  • Stronger battery score: 48 vs 24
  • 433% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 12 MP
  • 125% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 2,227 mAh
  • 65% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 20 W
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 4 GB
  • Lower launch price: $229 vs $699

Display

Display comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Redmi Note 10S
SpeciPhone 12 miniRedmi Note 10S
Screen size5.4 ″6.43 ″+19%
Panel typeOLEDSuper AMOLED
Resolution2340x10802400x1080
Pixel density476 ppi+16%409 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits+9%1,100 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Redmi Note 10S
SpeciPhone 12 miniRedmi Note 10S
ChipsetApple A14 BionicMediaTek Helio G95
AnTuTu 10950,000+188%Top 51%330,000Top 89%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,080+308%Top 28%510Top 91%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,900+197%Top 35%1,650Top 90%
RAM (max)4 GB6 GB+50%
Storage options64GB / 128GB / 256GB64GB / 128GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Redmi Note 10S
SpeciPhone 12 miniRedmi Note 10S
Main camera12 MP64 MP+433%
Main aperturef/1.6f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP+50%8 MP
Max video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera12 MP13 MP+8%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Redmi Note 10S
SpeciPhone 12 miniRedmi Note 10S
Capacity2,227 mAh5,000 mAh+125%
Wired charging20 W33 W+65%
Wireless charging12 W—

Design

Design comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Redmi Note 10S
SpeciPhone 12 miniRedmi Note 10S
Weight135 g+25%179 g
Thickness7.4 mm+11%8.3 mm
IP ratingIP68IP53
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Redmi Note 10S
SpeciPhone 12 miniRedmi Note 10S
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.0
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Redmi Note 10S
SpeciPhone 12 miniRedmi Note 10S
OS at launchiOS 14Android 11 (MIUI 12.5)
OS update pledge6 years+200%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Redmi Note 10S
SpeciPhone 12 miniRedmi Note 10S
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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