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Nothing Phone (1) vs Redmi Note 10S

WINNER
Nothing Phone (1)
45Inno Score
VS
Redmi Note 10S

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 10S

$229

32.4Inno Score
32Performance21.1
47.3Display28.8
51.5Camera31.6
45.8Battery47.8
65.3Features44
12 spec wins — Nothing Phone (1)5 spec wins — Redmi Note 10S

InnoReviews verdict

Nothing Phone (1) wins this phone face-off, 45 to 32.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+21) and camera (+20). 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 Nothing Phone (1)

  • Stronger performance score: 32 vs 21
  • Stronger display score: 47 vs 29
  • Stronger camera score: 52 vs 32
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 44
  • 525% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 10S

  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $229 vs $469

Display

Display comparison: Nothing Phone (1) versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecNothing Phone (1)Redmi Note 10S
Screen size6.55 ″+2%6.43 ″
Panel typeOLEDSuper AMOLED
Resolution2400x10802400x1080
Pixel density402 ppi409 ppi+2%
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits+9%1,100 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Nothing Phone (1) versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecNothing Phone (1)Redmi Note 10S
ChipsetSnapdragon 778G+MediaTek Helio G95
AnTuTu 10780,000+136%Top 66%330,000Top 89%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,020+100%Top 68%510Top 91%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,930+78%Top 64%1,650Top 90%
RAM (max)8 GB+33%6 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB64GB / 128GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Nothing Phone (1) versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecNothing Phone (1)Redmi Note 10S
Main camera50 MP64 MP+28%
Main aperturef/1.9f/1.8
Ultra-wide50 MP+525%8 MP
Max video4K@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera16 MP+23%13 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Nothing Phone (1) versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecNothing Phone (1)Redmi Note 10S
Capacity4,500 mAh5,000 mAh+11%
Wired charging33 W33 W
Wireless charging15 W

Design

Design comparison: Nothing Phone (1) versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecNothing Phone (1)Redmi Note 10S
Weight194 g179 g+8%
Thickness8.3 mm8.3 mm
IP ratingIP53IP53
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Nothing Phone (1) versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecNothing Phone (1)Redmi Note 10S
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.25.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Nothing Phone (1) versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecNothing Phone (1)Redmi Note 10S
OS at launchAndroid 12 (Nothing OS)Android 11 (MIUI 12.5)
OS update pledge3 years+50%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Nothing Phone (1) versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecNothing Phone (1)Redmi Note 10S
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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