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Redmi Note 10 Pro Max hands-on preview: An ambitious mid-ranger

Posted on March 8, 2021March 8, 2021 by Prakhar Khanna

With the Redmi Note 10 Pro (global, Note 10 Pro Max in India) Xiaomi is picking features from its flagships and offering them in the mid-range segment. The latest Redmi device features a 108MP camera, a Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and a design that could put some flagships to shame. “They must be charging a fortune for that,” you’d say, but it’s not the case. Surprisingly, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max starts at INR 19,000 / $279 (global). I’ve been using it for the past three days, and here’s my Redmi Note 10 Pro Max hands-on preview.

The Redmi Note 10 Pro Max features a glass back with curved sides. Xiaomi is calling it the “Evol” design. It comes in three color options of Dark Night, Vintage Bronze and Glacial Blue. We received the first two colors. The Black is glossy and attracts fingerprints, which can be wiped away with ease. On the other hand, the Vintage Bronze color is unique and looks gorgeous.

The in-hand feel is flagship-grade

It is comfortable to hold and operate with one hand despite the screen being north of 6.5-inches. It’s a big phone but doesn’t feel like a solid brick in the hand. Xiaomi managed to shave-off some weight from the predecessor, and the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max weighs 192 grams. It is comparably lighter than some phones of the same size.

There is a rectangular camera module on the back, which houses four cameras. It sports a two-stepped design. The primary 108MP sensor gets a large silver border while the rest of the cameras are stacked within the black island. On the right edge, you’ll find the usual volume rockers and the power button, which doubles as a fingerprint scanner. It is quick, and I’ve had no issues thus far. You also get a double-tap gesture on the power button that you can program to trigger the Google Assistant, pull down the notifications shade, turn on the torch, among other things.

Yay! A headphone jack

At the top lies the 3.5mm audio jack, second speaker grille, and an IR blaster. I’m very glad that they included the headphone jack as I listen to music on my AKG K371 that offers a significant sound boost in wired form. The device offers IP53 rating for water and dust resistance.

Xiaomi is going all-out with the display

Turning over the phone, you are greeted by a 6.67-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED display that offers a 120HZ refresh rate. Notably, it is not dynamic like the Mi 10i, but I’m very happy with the consistent performance (more on that in the full review). Xiaomi has gone all-out with the display as it offers 1200nits peak brightness, 100 percent DCI-P3 wide color gamut support, and TÜV Rheinland certification for low blue light emission.

On the top lies a 16MP selfie shooter in one of the tiniest punch-hole cutouts in the segment. It comes with a pre-applied plastic screen protector, which I managed to scratch within my short duration with the phone. The display lies under the protection of Gorilla Glass 5.

On the performance front, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G chipset. I’m yet to put it through thorough use, and haven’t played any games yet. However, it should be enough for the device. That said, we’ll test the performance in our full review. The Snapdragon 732G SoC means you get no 5G support. And, for a country like India, it shouldn’t be a deal breaker. Xiaomi is offering LPDDR4X RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, and a 5,020mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.

The 108MP camera is a first in this segment

Coming to the optics, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max sports a quad rear camera setup. It is led by a whopping 108MP sensor, which is accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 5MP macro shooter, which is touted to offer “super macro” capabilities. Xiaomi says it has used a macro lens with 2X zoom. Theoretically, it should allow you to capture macro shots even from a distance. Oh, and, the cameras are plenty versatile! Here are some camera samples:

The Redmi Note 10 Pro Max runs MIUI 12 based on Android 11. It will be upgraded to MIUI 12.5 in the coming months. It would allow you to remove all the bloatware that you don’t use. So far, I haven’t received any ads apart from the GetApps app.

After our Redmi Note 10 Pro Max hands-on preview, I can safely says that it is shaping up to be a promising device. I’ll go in-depth in my upcoming review later this week. Stay tuned! Also, comment down below if you have any questions.

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Xiaomi debuts Redmi Note 10 series to rewrite the rules of budget segment

Posted on March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 by Nadeem Sarwar

Xiaomi has today launched a whole lineup of budget smartphones under the Redmi Note family. The latest offerings from the Chinese company include the Redmi Note 10 Pro, Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10, and the Redmi Note 10 5G. The new phones bring a lot of firsts for the Redmi Note series, such as a 120Hz Super AMOLED display, a 108MP camera, and support for 5G as well. Additionally, all four devices run Android 11 out-of-the-box. The smartphones will be made available soon.

Fresh design, impressive internals, and a characteristically aggressive asking price

Starting with the design, Xiaomi appears to have gone back to the drawing board, giving the rear camera isle across the Redmi Note 10 portfolio a fresh identity compared to their predecessors. However, the four new phones also share a few design traits such as a center-aligned circular hole-punch for the selfie camera, a fingerprint sensor embedded in the power button on the side, and some bright colors on the rear panel with a splash of gradient aesthetics.

At the top of the series sits the Redmi Note 10 Pro (Redmi Note 10 Pro Max in India), which offers a 6.67-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass 5 protection on top. Inside, you’ll find Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 732G SoC paired with up to 8 gigs of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. The lights are kept on by a 5,020mAh battery that can be topped off at 33W.

A 108MP camera, 120Hz Super AMOLED display and support for 33W fast charging

In the camera department, you’ll find a 108MP primary snapper, assisted by an 8MP ultrawide lens, a 5MP telemacro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, the Redmi Note 10 Pro offers a 16MP selfie shooter. The phone starts at $279 for the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage variant and goes up to $329 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model. It will be up for grabs in three colors – Onyx Gray, Glacier Blue, and Gradient Bronze.

Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10S

These two phones share a lot of their innards, down to their dimensions. These two devices offer a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a more modest 60Hz display. The hole-punch on the front houses a 13MP selfie camera, and there are four cameras at the back that include an 8MP ultra-wide-angle snapper, and a couple of 2MP cameras for macro photography and depth sensing. The Redmi Note 10S goes for a higher resolution 64MP main camera, while the vanilla Redmi Note 10 packs a 48MP primary snapper.

Another difference between the two is the choice of processor. Xiaomi has equipped the Redmi Note 10S with MediaTek Helio G95 SoC with up to 8 gigs of RAM and 128GB internal storage, while the Redmi Note 10 relies on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 processor ticking alongside 6 gigs of LPDDR4X RAM and the same storage capacity.

MediaTek Helio G95 for Redmi Note 10S, Snapdragon 678 for Redmi Note 10

Coming to the pricing part, the Redmi Note 10S will set you back by $229 for the base model, and will be up for grabs in Onyx Gray, Pebble White, and Ocean Blue colors. As for the Redmi Note 10, you’ll have to shell out a minimum of $199, while the color options on the table are Onyx Gray, Pebble White, and Lake Green.

Redmi Note 10 5G

The fourth member of the Redmi Note 10 family adds 5G to the mix, and unsurprisingly, goes by the Redmi Note 10 5G moniker. It offers a 6.5-inch LCD display with FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. At its heart is the MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor, assisted by up to 8 gigs of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

5G support, MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, 90Hz display and triple rear cameras

Unlike the rest three phones mentioned above, this one rocks a triple rear camera setup that includes a 48MP primary snapper, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. The resolution of the selfie shooter has also been reduced to 8MP on this one. A 5,000mAh battery keeps the lights on, but the fast charging output has been toned down to 18W for this device. Xiaomi will sell this phone starting at $199, and it will hit the shelves in three color options – Chrome Silver, Graphite Grey, Nightmare Blue, and Aurora Green.

Check out the specifications sheet below to find out which Redmi Note 10 series member is the right one for you:

Redmi Note 10 Pro	Redmi Note 10S	Redmi Note 10	Redmi Note 10 5G
120Hz AMOLED 6.67-inch FHD+	60Hz AMOLED 6.43-inch FHD+	60Hz AMOLED 6.43-inch FHD+	90Hz LCD 6.5-inch FHD+
108MP primary 8MP wide 5MP macro 2MP depth	64MP primary 8MP wide angle 2MP macro 2MP depth	48MP primary 8MP wide 2MP macro 2MP depth	48MP primary 2MP macro 2MP depth
16MP	13MP	13MP	8MP
164mm x 76.5mm x 8.1mm	160.46mm x 74.5mm x 8.29mm	160.46mm x 74.5mm x 8.29mm	161.81mm x 75.34mm x 8.92mm
193g	178.8g	178.8g	190g
Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G	MediaTek Helio G95	Qualcomm Snapdragon 678	MediaTek Dimensity 700
6GB+64GB 6GB+128GB 8GB+128GB	6GB+64GB 6GB+128GB 8GB+128GB	4GB+64GB 4GB+128GB 6GB+128GB	4GB+64GB 4GB+128GB 6GB+128GB
5,020mAh 33W charging	5,000mAh 33W charging	5,000mAh 33W charging	5,000mAh 18W charging
Dual SIM NFC IR blaster 4G LTE	Dual SIM NFC IR blaster 4G LTE	Dual SIM IR blaster 4G LTE	Dual SIM NFC IR blaster 5G
Onyx Gray Glacier Blue Gradient Bronze	Onyx Gray Pebble White Ocean Blue	Onyx Gray Pebble White Lake Green	Chrome Silver Graphite Gray Nighttim Blue Aurora Green

(Note: This table is best viewed in landscape mode on mobile_

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At least one Redmi Note 10 will pack a 120Hz Super AMOLED display

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Prakhar Khanna

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Xiaomi is all set to launch the Redmi Note 10 series in India on March 4. Ahead of the official unveiling, the company revealed one very important aspect of the device earlier today. It announced that the Redmi Note 10 series will feature a Super AMOLED display instead of LCD panels found on the Redmi Note series up until now. Now, we have more confirmed details on the upcoming devices.

The latest development comes from Xiaomi’s Twitter account, which posted a teaser of the upcoming launch. It also confirmed that at least one smartphone in the Redmi Note 10 series will feature a 120Hz refresh rate on the Super AMOLED display.

The first-ever 120Hz AMOLED display on #RedmiNote10Series, all you need to help challenge your boundaries.

Find out everything on March 4th #RedmiNote10Sereis global launch event. pic.twitter.com/YvQD6QXJYg

— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) March 2, 2021

This seems to be a game-changing move from the company. Up until now, Redmi Note devices have always had an LCD display. Even Xiaomi’s own Mi 10i – which lies in the same price segment as the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is expected to launch – features a 120Hz refresh rate with an LCD display. We expect the highest-end variant, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max to feature the high refresh rate on its AMOLED display.

As per previous leaks, the Redmi Note 10 Pro will be a 4G device. It might sport a quad-camera setup on the back with a 64MP primary camera, a wide-angle camera, a macro camera, and a depth sensor. The device is tipped to be powered by the Snapdragon 732G SoC and pack a 5,050mAh battery.

On the other hand, the Redmi Note 10 is tipped to feature a 6.53-inch FHD+ display. It could pack a massive 5,000mAh battery, and an unspecified octa-core processor clocked at 2GHz, paired with up to 8GB of RAM. The smartphone could come with up to 128GB of storage. It is said to include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and a triple rear camera setup.

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At least one Redmi Note 10 will pack a 120Hz Super AMOLED display

Posted on March 2, 2021March 2, 2021 by Prakhar Khanna

The first-ever 120Hz AMOLED display on #RedmiNote10Series, all you need to help challenge your boundaries.

Find out everything on March 4th #RedmiNote10Sereis global launch event. pic.twitter.com/YvQD6QXJYg
— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) March 2, 2021

For reference, up until now, Redmi Note devices have always had an LCD display. Even Xiaomi’s own Mi 10i – which lies in the same price segment as the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is expected to launch – features a 120Hz refresh rate with an LCD display. the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max, the highest-end variant could feature the high refresh rate on its AMOLED display.

As per previous leaks, the Redmi Note 10 Pro might sport a quad-camera setup on the back with a 64MP primary camera, a wide-angle camera, a macro camera, and a depth sensor. The latter two are likely to be 2MP sensors. It is tipped to be powered by the Snapdragon 732G SoC and pack a 5,050mAh battery.

In contrast, the Redmi Note 10 is tipped to come equipped with a 6.53-inch FHD+ display. It could pack a massive 5,000mAh battery, and an unspecified octa-core processor clocked at 2GHz. It could be paired with up to 8GB of RAM. The smartphone might come with up to 128GB of storage. It is said to include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and a triple rear camera setup.

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Xiaomi drops LCD for Super AMOLED on Redmi Note 10 series

Posted on March 2, 2021March 2, 2021 by Prakhar Khanna

Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 10 series is about to go official in India two days from now. The launch date is set for March 4. Ahead of the official unveiling the company has revealed one very important aspect of the device. The Redmi Note 10 series will feature a Super AMOLED display instead of LCD panels found on the Redmi Note series up until now.

Today, Xiaomi India’s Managing Director, Manu Kumar Jain, took to Twitter to tease the upcoming devices. He announced that the company is finally making the jump to AMOLED panels on the Redmi Note series with the Redmi Note 10 lineup. The tweet says, “Excited to share that #RedmiNote10 series will feature #SuperAMOLED display — 1st TIME EVER ON a #RedmiNote!”

The Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is tipped to feature a 120Hz refresh rate as well. It would be a first for the Redmi Note series to feature a high refresh rate Super AMOLED display. If it is indeed true then we can expect the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max to lead the segment in terms of the display.

As per previous leaks, the Redmi Note 10 Pro will be a 4G device. It could feature a 120Hz panel with MEMC tech. It might sport a quad-camera setup on the back with a 64MP primary camera, a wide-angle camera, a macro camera, and a depth sensor. The device is tipped to be powered by the Snapdragon 732G SoC and pack a 5,050mAh battery.

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Redmi Note 10 Pro with Snapdragon 732G surfaces online

Posted on January 7, 2021January 7, 2021 by Prakhar Khanna

After launching a plethora of Redmi Note 9 devices, Xiaomi has finally started working on other Redmi devices. A smartphone with Redmi Note 10 Pro moniker has surfaced online. Its key specifications have been leaked, soon after it was spotted on FCC. As per a leak, the smartphone will be powered by a Snapdragon 7-series processor. It is also tipped to pack over 5,000mAh battery. While there is no official information on what the Redmi Note 9 series successor will be called, the most logical name is Redmi Note 10 Pro.

A user on XiaomiUI Telegram group claims that the phone is codenamed ‘sweet’ internally. According to the tipster, the Redmi Note 10 Pro will feature an IPS LCD display. Further, it is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 732G SoC. It could sport a quad rear camera setup with a 64MP primary camera from Samsung. This sensor is likely to be accompanied by an ultra-wide lens, a macro camera, and a depth sensor. Moreover, the device is said to pack a 5,050mAh battery. There is no word on fast charging yet, but we can expect some sort of support. The tipster notes that the Indian variant will not support NFC and its codename for the unit will be ‘sweetin.’

This leak comes after the Redmi Note 10 Pro was spotted on FCC listing. It suggested that the upcoming device might have support for 4G with GSM, LTE, and WCDMA networks. It is also tipped to support dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, and FM Radio. It is likely to run MIUI 12 out-of-th-box. The said smartphone was also spotted on various other certification sites, including the European Economic Commission, Singapore’s IMDA, and Malaysia’s MCMC. All of these list the model number M2101K6G, which is expected to be called Redmi Note 10 Pro. That said, there is no information about when the company plans on launching this device.

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