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Redmi Note 10S vs Samsung Galaxy M56 5G

Redmi Note 10S

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 10S

$229

32.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
42.4Inno Score
21.1Performance28.9
28.8Display46.1
31.6Camera41.7
47.8Battery52.5
44Features57.3
6 spec wins — Redmi Note 10S9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M56 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy M56 5G wins this phone face-off, 42.4 to 32.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+17) and features (+13). 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

  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • Has Stereo speakers — the other doesn't
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy M56 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 29 vs 21
  • Stronger display score: 46 vs 29
  • Stronger camera score: 42 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 53 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 57 vs 44

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy M56 5G
Screen size6.43 ″6.74 ″+5%
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED Plus
Resolution2400x10801080x2340
Pixel density409 ppi+7%382 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness1,100 nits1,200 nits+9%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy M56 5G
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G95Samsung Exynos 1480
AnTuTu330,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)510Bottom 10%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,650Bottom 10%—
RAM (max)6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options64GB / 128GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy M56 5G
Main camera64 MP+28%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP8 MP
Max video4K@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera13 MP+8%12 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy M56 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W45 W+36%
Wireless charging—0 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy M56 5G
Weight179 g+1%180 g
Thickness8.3 mm7.2 mm+13%
IP ratingIP53—
Frame materialPlastic—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy M56 5G
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFCYes—
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy M56 5G
OS at launchAndroid 11 (MIUI 12.5)Android 15 (One UI 7)
OS update pledge2 years6 years+200%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
SpecRedmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy M56 5G
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackYesNo

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