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POCO X3 NFC vs Redmi Note 10S

WINNER
POCO X3 NFC

Xiaomi

POCO X3 NFC

$229

40.2Inno Score
VS
Redmi Note 10S

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 10S

$229

32.4Inno Score
23.6Performance21.1
60.2Display28.8
34.2Camera31.6
49.4Battery47.8
44Features44
8 spec wins — POCO X3 NFC3 spec wins — Redmi Note 10S

InnoReviews verdict

POCO X3 NFC wins this phone face-off, 40.2 to 32.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+31) and camera (+3). 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 POCO X3 NFC

  • Stronger display score: 60 vs 29
  • 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 63% higher Ultra-wide: 13 MP vs 8 MP
  • 54% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 13 MP
  • 45% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 740 vs 510

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 10S

  • 17% lower weight: 179 g vs 215 g
  • 12% lower thickness: 8.3 mm vs 9.4 mm

Display

Display comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecPOCO X3 NFCRedmi Note 10S
Screen size6.67 ″+4%6.43 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Resolution2400x10802400x1080
Pixel density395 ppi409 ppi+4%
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness1,100 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecPOCO X3 NFCRedmi Note 10S
ChipsetSnapdragon 732GMediaTek Helio G95
AnTuTu 10410,000+24%Top 83%330,000Top 89%
Geekbench 6 (single)740+45%Top 81%510Top 91%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,950+18%Top 84%1,650Top 90%
RAM (max)6 GB6 GB
Storage options64GB / 128GB64GB / 128GB
Storage typeUFS 2.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecPOCO X3 NFCRedmi Note 10S
Main camera64 MP64 MP
Main aperturef/1.9f/1.8
Ultra-wide13 MP+63%8 MP
Max video4K@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera20 MP+54%13 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecPOCO X3 NFCRedmi Note 10S
Capacity5,160 mAh+3%5,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W33 W

Design

Design comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecPOCO X3 NFCRedmi Note 10S
Weight215 g179 g+17%
Thickness9.4 mm8.3 mm+12%
IP ratingIP53IP53
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecPOCO X3 NFCRedmi Note 10S
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecPOCO X3 NFCRedmi Note 10S
OS at launchAndroid 10 (MIUI 12)Android 11 (MIUI 12.5)
OS update pledge2 years2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecPOCO X3 NFCRedmi Note 10S
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackYesYes

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