Redmi Note 10 vs Redmi Note 9
20Performance20
28.8Display29.6
29.8Camera29.8
47.8Battery39
36Features28
7 spec wins — Redmi Note 103 spec wins — Redmi Note 9
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 10 wins this phone face-off, 30.9 to 28.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+9) and features (+8). Redmi Note 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 Note 10
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 36 vs 28
- 83% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 18 W
- 29% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 540 vs 420
- 19% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 1,600 vs 1,350
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 9
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 10 | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.43 ″ | 6.53 ″+2% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 409 ppi+4% | 394 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 10 | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 678 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 270,000Top 93% | 270,000Top 93% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 540+29%Top 90% | 420Top 94% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,600+19%Top 91% | 1,350Top 96% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 10 | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 10 | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,020 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+83% | 18 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 10 | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 179 g+10% | 199 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm+7% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 10 | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 10 | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (MIUI 12) | Android 10 (MIUI 11) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 10 | Redmi Note 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |