How do the scores compare?

Redmi 9A scores 23.9/100 overall; Redmi Note 10 scores 30.9/100. Redmi 9A wins 1 individual spec rows, Redmi Note 10 wins 9.

What are the main differences between the Redmi 9A and the Redmi Note 10?

Redmi 9A advantages: Lower launch price: $99 vs $199. Redmi Note 10 advantages: Stronger display score: 29 vs 20; Stronger camera score: 30 vs 21; Stronger battery score: 48 vs 39; Stronger features score: 36 vs 20; 269% higher Main camera: 48 MP vs 13 MP.

Which is cheaper: Redmi 9A or Redmi Note 10?

Redmi 9A launched cheaper at $99, versus $199 for the Redmi Note 10.

Redmi 9A vs Redmi Note 10

Xiaomi

Redmi 9A

$99

WINNER

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 10

$199

20Performance20

20Display28.8

20.5Camera29.8

38.8Battery47.8

20Features36

1 spec wins — Redmi 9A9 spec wins — Redmi Note 10

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi Note 10 wins this phone face-off, 30.9 to 23.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16) and camera (+9). Redmi 9A still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 9A

Lower launch price: $99 vs $199

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 10

Stronger display score: 29 vs 20
Stronger camera score: 30 vs 21
Stronger battery score: 48 vs 39
Stronger features score: 36 vs 20
269% higher Main camera: 48 MP vs 13 MP

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 9A versus Redmi Note 10
Spec	Redmi 9A	Redmi Note 10
Screen size	6.53 ″+2%	6.43 ″
Panel type	IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Resolution	1600x720	2400x1080
Pixel density	269 ppi	409 ppi+52%
Refresh rate	60 Hz	60 Hz
Peak brightness	—	1,100 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 9A versus Redmi Note 10
Spec	Redmi 9A	Redmi Note 10
Chipset	MediaTek Helio G25	Snapdragon 678
AnTuTu 10	100,000Top 100%	270,000+170%Top 93%
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	540Top 90%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	1,600Top 91%
RAM (max)	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Storage options	32GB	64GB / 128GB
Storage type	eMMC 5.1	UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 9A versus Redmi Note 10
Spec	Redmi 9A	Redmi Note 10
Main camera	13 MP	48 MP+269%
Main aperture	f/2.2	f/1.8
Ultra-wide	—	8 MP
Max video	1080p@30fps	4K@30fps
Front camera	5 MP	13 MP+160%
OIS	No	No

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 9A versus Redmi Note 10
Spec	Redmi 9A	Redmi Note 10
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired charging	10 W	33 W+230%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 9A versus Redmi Note 10
Spec	Redmi 9A	Redmi Note 10
Weight	194 g	179 g+8%
Thickness	9 mm	8.3 mm+8%
IP rating	—	IP53
Frame material	Plastic	Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 9A versus Redmi Note 10
Spec	Redmi 9A	Redmi Note 10
5G	No	No
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 4	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	5.0	5.0
NFC	No	No
USB	Micro-USB	USB-C 2.0
eSIM	No	No

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 9A versus Redmi Note 10
Spec	Redmi 9A	Redmi Note 10
OS at launch	Android 10 (MIUI 12)	Android 11 (MIUI 12)
OS update pledge	2 years	2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 9A versus Redmi Note 10
Spec	Redmi 9A	Redmi Note 10
Stereo speakers	No	Yes
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes

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