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iPhone SE (2020) vs Redmi Note 10S

WINNER
iPhone SE (2020)
32.6Inno Score
VS
Redmi Note 10S

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 10S

$229

32.4Inno Score
34.4Performance21.1
21.6Display28.8
31.9Camera31.6
21.3Battery47.8
73.3Features44
8 spec wins — iPhone SE (2020)9 spec wins — Redmi Note 10S

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: iPhone SE (2020) scores 32.6 against 32.4 for Redmi Note 10S. Pick by the categories that matter to you — iPhone SE (2020) edges ahead in features and performance, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPhone SE (2020)

  • Stronger performance score: 34 vs 21
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 44
  • 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
  • 173% higher AnTuTu 10: 900,000 vs 330,000
  • 163% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 510

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 10S

  • Stronger display score: 29 vs 22
  • Stronger battery score: 48 vs 21
  • 433% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 12 MP
  • 175% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 1,821 mAh
  • 100% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 3 GB
  • Lower launch price: $229 vs $399

Display

Display comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi Note 10S
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi Note 10S
Screen size4.7 ″6.43 ″+37%
Panel typeIPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Resolution1334x7502400x1080
Pixel density326 ppi409 ppi+25%
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness625 nits1,100 nits+76%

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi Note 10S
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi Note 10S
ChipsetApple A13 BionicMediaTek Helio G95
AnTuTu 10900,000+173%Top 56%330,000Top 89%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+163%Top 56%510Top 91%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,400+106%Top 57%1,650Top 90%
RAM (max)3 GB6 GB+100%
Storage options64GB / 128GB / 256GB64GB / 128GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi Note 10S
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi Note 10S
Main camera12 MP64 MP+433%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera7 MP13 MP+86%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi Note 10S
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi Note 10S
Capacity1,821 mAh5,000 mAh+175%
Wired charging18 W33 W+83%
Wireless charging8 W—

Design

Design comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi Note 10S
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi Note 10S
Weight148 g+17%179 g
Thickness7.3 mm+12%8.3 mm
IP ratingIP67IP53
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi Note 10S
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi Note 10S
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.0
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi Note 10S
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi Note 10S
OS at launchiOS 13Android 11 (MIUI 12.5)
OS update pledge6 years+200%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi Note 10S
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi Note 10S
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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