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Redmi Note 10S vs Samsung Galaxy A52

Redmi Note 10S

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 10S

$229

32.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A52
37Inno Score
21.1Performance23.1
28.8Display35.6
31.6Camera48.4
47.8Battery39
44Features54.7
6 spec wins — Redmi Note 10S9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A52

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy A52 wins this phone face-off, 37 to 32.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+17) and features (+11). 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 Redmi Note 10S

  • Stronger battery score: 48 vs 39
  • 38% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 800 nits
  • 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
  • 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
  • Lower launch price: $229 vs $349

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A52

  • Stronger display score: 36 vs 29
  • Stronger camera score: 48 vs 32
  • Stronger features score: 55 vs 44
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 2 years

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy A52
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy A52
Screen size6.43 ″6.5 ″+1%
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Resolution2400x10802400x1080
Pixel density409 ppi+1%405 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz90 Hz+50%
Peak brightness1,100 nits+38%800 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy A52
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy A52
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G95Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 10330,000Top 89%395,000+20%Top 85%
Geekbench 6 (single)510Top 91%730+43%Top 83%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,650Top 90%1,900+15%Top 87%
RAM (max)6 GB6 GB
Storage options64GB / 128GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy A52
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy A52
Main camera64 MP64 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP12 MP+50%
Max video4K@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy A52
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy A52
Capacity5,000 mAh+11%4,500 mAh
Wired charging33 W+32%25 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy A52
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy A52
Weight179 g+5%189 g
Thickness8.3 mm+1%8.4 mm
IP ratingIP53IP67
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy A52
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy A52
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy A52
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy A52
OS at launchAndroid 11 (MIUI 12.5)Android 11 (One UI 3.1)
OS update pledge2 years4 years+100%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy A52
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy A52
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackYesYes

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