Redmi 10 vs Redmi 9
20Performance20
46Display29.6
29Camera20.5
38.8Battery39
44Features28
9 spec wins — Redmi 102 spec wins — Redmi 9
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi 10 wins this phone face-off, 33.2 to 26.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+16) and features (+16). Redmi 9 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 10
- Stronger display score: 46 vs 30
- Stronger camera score: 29 vs 21
- Stronger features score: 44 vs 28
- 285% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 50% higher Refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Redmi 9
- Lower launch price: $149 vs $179
Display
| Spec | Redmi 10 | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.5 ″ | 6.53 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 405 ppi+3% | 394 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz+50% | 60 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 10 | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Helio G80 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 275,000+6%Top 92% | 260,000Top 96% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 425+4%Top 92% | 410Top 97% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,360+3%Top 94% | 1,320Top 97% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 32GB / 64GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 10 | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.2 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 10 | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,020 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 18 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 10 | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 181 g+9% | 198 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm+2% | 9.1 mm |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 10 | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 10 | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (MIUI 12.5) | Android 10 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 10 | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |