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Redmi Note 10S vs TECNO POVA Slim 5G

Redmi Note 10S

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 10S

$229

32.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
TECNO POVA Slim 5G
43.6Inno Score
21.1Performance21.8
28.8Display79.4
31.6Camera30.1
47.8Battery54
44Features44
4 spec wins — Redmi Note 10S12 spec wins — TECNO POVA Slim 5G

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA Slim 5G wins this phone face-off, 43.6 to 32.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+51) and battery (+6). 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

  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 2 years vs 1 years
  • 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 TECNO POVA Slim 5G

  • Stronger display score: 79 vs 29
  • Stronger battery score: 54 vs 48
  • 309% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,100 nits
  • 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 36% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 33 W

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecRedmi Note 10STECNO POVA Slim 5G
Screen size6.43 ″6.78 ″+5%
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2400x10801224x2720
Pixel density409 ppi440 ppi+8%
Refresh rate60 Hz144 Hz+140%
Peak brightness1,100 nits4,500 nits+309%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecRedmi Note 10STECNO POVA Slim 5G
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G95MediaTek Dimensity 6400
AnTuTu330,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)510Bottom 10%658+29%Bottom 11%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,650Bottom 10%1,813+10%Bottom 11%
RAM (max)6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options64GB / 128GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecRedmi Note 10STECNO POVA Slim 5G
Main camera64 MP+28%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Max video4K@30fps1440p@30fps
Front camera13 MP13 MP
OISNo—

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecRedmi Note 10STECNO POVA Slim 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh5,160 mAh+3%
Wired charging33 W45 W+36%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecRedmi Note 10STECNO POVA Slim 5G
Weight179 g156 g+13%
Thickness8.3 mm6 mm+28%
IP ratingIP53IP64
Frame materialPlastic—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecRedmi Note 10STECNO POVA Slim 5G
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB Type-C
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecRedmi Note 10STECNO POVA Slim 5G
OS at launchAndroid 11 (MIUI 12.5)HiOS 15 (Android 15)
OS update pledge2 years+100%1 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 10S versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecRedmi Note 10STECNO POVA Slim 5G
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackYesNo

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