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Redmi Note 10S vs Samsung Galaxy A55

Redmi Note 10S

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 10S

$229

32.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A55
48.4Inno Score
21.1Performance37.9
28.8Display46.1
31.6Camera46.8
47.8Battery52.7
44Features78.7
6 spec wins — Redmi Note 10S13 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A55

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy A55 wins this phone face-off, 48.4 to 32.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and display (+17). 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

  • 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • 16% lower weight: 179 g vs 213 g
  • 10% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $229 vs $449

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A55

  • Stronger performance score: 38 vs 21
  • Stronger display score: 46 vs 29
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 53 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 44

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy A55
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy A55
Screen size6.43 ″6.6 ″+3%
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Resolution2400x10801080x2340
Pixel density409 ppi+5%390 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness1,100 nits+10%1,000 nits
Screen-to-body85.8 %
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)353,082Top 75%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)224,206Top 63%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)162,521Top 75%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)258,141Top 75%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy A55
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy A55
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G95Samsung Exynos 1480
AnTuTu 10330,000Top 89%997,950+202%Top 49%
Geekbench 6 (single)510Top 91%1,150+125%Top 61%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,650Top 90%3,400+106%Top 57%
RAM (max)6 GB12 GB+100%
Storage options64GB / 128GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy A55
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy A55
Main camera64 MP+28%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP12 MP+50%
Optical zoom1 x
Max video4K@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy A55
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy A55
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W+32%25 W
Wireless charging0 W
Active use endurance11 h

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy A55
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy A55
Weight179 g+16%213 g
Thickness8.3 mm8.2 mm+1%
IP ratingIP53IP67
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy A55
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy A55
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy A55
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy A55
OS at launchAndroid 11 (MIUI 12.5)Android 14 (One UI 6.1)
OS update pledge2 years4 years+100%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy A55
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy A55
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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