The new Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro have already been launched. These smartphones were recently presented by the Chinese firm as the most powerful models in its catalog. Therefore, devices such as Galaxy S20, which have just been released, and the Realme X50 Pro 5G, which is about to be released, will be the direct rivals of this new duo.
Although we already knew many of the characteristics and technical specifications of these two models, what Xiaomi has revealed at its presentation event leaves us in no doubt about everything they offer. Let's see what these new high-end boast next ...
All about the Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro: characteristics and technical specifications
Xiaomi Mi 10
On an aesthetic level there is a big difference between the new generation My flagship of this year and the previous one, which is composed of the Mi 9. The Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro move away from the conventional and opt for curved screens on their sides and with minimal upper and lower frames, so they are capable of offering a screen-to-body ratio very close to 100%. These present a rather premium, and not only in sight, but also in the hand since they have an ergonomic finish that is very comfortable and pleasant to the touch. Obviously, they discard the notch and replace it with a hole in the screen that favors the immersive feeling provided by the panel of these mobiles.
Both the one and the other have bodies that have dimensions of 162,6 x 74,8 x 8,96 mm and weight of 208 grams. These are the containers for 6.67-inch AMOLED displays that carry and produce a FullHD + resolution of 2,340 x 1,080 pixels (19.5: 9). They are the same for both cases and compatible with HDR10 + technology. They also boast a 90 Hz refresh rate and 180 Hz touch refresh, and are capable of generating a maximum brightness of 1,120 nits. Of course, they have a fingerprint reader located under their screens. (Discover: Meet all the amazing specifications of the 90 Hz screen of the Xiaomi Mi 10)
In terms of power, el Snapdragon 865 It is the chipset in charge of providing all the power to be two of the most powerful terminals of the moment. This mobile platform comes equipped with the X50 modem that adds 5G connectivity and paired with 5 and 8 GB LPDDR12 RAM in both smartphones. Of course, the internal storage space options vary for each phone; The Xiaomi Mi 10 has versions of ROM UFS 3.0 of 128 GB and 256 GB, while the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro can be found with 256 GB or 512 GB.
The battery that the Xiaomi Mi 10 has is 4,780 mAh capacity and comes with 30 W wired fast charging technology. It also supports 30 W wireless fast charging and support for 10 W reverse charging. The battery of the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro, on the other hand, is a bit smaller (4,500 mAh), but it has been bundled with 50 W fast charging technology and the same 30 W wireless fast charging and 10 W reverse charging of its little brother.
An accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, compass, proximity and a small RGB LED for notifications and more are other features that we can make use of in this new series. To this we have to add the stereo speakers with Hi-Res sound that it carries and the support for Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, GPS, GNSS, Galileo, GLONASS that they have. Android 10 under the latest version of MIUI 11 is also present in these new mobiles.
The promised 108 MP quad camera comes to life in these flagships
Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro cameras
Both models come with quad camera modules. However, as expected, the one we see in the Mi 10 version is somewhat more modest than the one we find in the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro. The first one is composed of a 108 MP main sensor (f / 1.6), a 2 MP (f / 2.4) lens dedicated for field blur effect, a 13 MP (f / 2.4) wide-angle shooter for wide shots, and a 2 mP (f / 2.4) macro sensor for close-up shots that are only a few inches from the camera. For selfies photos and more there is a selfie camera housed in the perforation of the screen that is 20 MP and is capable of recording in FullHD + resolution and 120 fps.
The quadruple photographic setup of the Xiaomi Mi 10, on the other hand, also makes use of the already detailed 108 MP main sensor, but the other cameras are different. For starters, the lens for the bookeh effect is 12 MP (f / 2.0) and the wide angle is 20 MP (f / 2.2). The macro camera is replaced by a 10x telephoto with f / 2.4 aperture. The front camera that it has is also the same that we see in the standard Mi 10.
For video recording, they have the benefits of 4-axis optical image stabilization and 8K resolution. It remains to be seen how the storage space will be managed thanks to the immense sizes of the videos at that resolution.
Technical sheet
| XIAOMI MI 10 | XIAOMI MI 10 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| SCREEN | 2.340-inch 1.080 Hz FHD + AMOLED (6.67 x 90 pixels) with HDR10 + / Brightness of 800 maximum nits and 1.120 maximum momentary nits | 2.340-inch 1.080 Hz FHD + AMOLED (6.67 x 90 pixels) with HDR10 + / Brightness of 800 maximum nits and 1.120 maximum momentary nits |
| PROCESSOR | Snapdragon 865 | Snapdragon 865 |
| RAM | 8 / 12 GB LPDDR5 | 8 / 12 GB LPDDR5 |
| INTERNAL STORAGE | 128 / 256 GB UFS 3.0 | 256 / 512 GB UFS 3.0 |
| REAR CAMERA | 108 MP Main (f / 1.6) + 2 MP Bokeh (f / 2.4) + 13 MP Wide Angle (f / 2.4) + 2 MP Macro (f / 2.4) | 108 MP Main (f / 1.6) + 12 MP Bokeh (f / 2.0) + 20 MP Wide Angle (f / 2.2) + 10x Telephoto (f / 2.4) |
| FRONT CAMERA | 20 MP with FullHD + video recording at 120 fps | 20 MP with FullHD + video recording at 120 fps |
| OPERATING SYSTEM | Android 10 with MIUI 11 | Android 10 with MIUI 11 |
| DRUMS | 4.780 mAh supports 30W fast charge / 30W wireless charge / 10W reverse charge | 4.500 mAh supports 50W fast charge / 30W wireless charge / 10W reverse charge |
| CONNECTIVITY | 5G. Bluetooth 5.1. Wi-Fi 6. USB-C. NFC. GPS. GNSS. Galileo. GLONASS | 5G. Bluetooth 5.1. Wi-Fi 6. USB-C. NFC. GPS. GNSS. Galileo. GLONASS |
| AUDIO | Stereo Speakers with Hi-Res Sound | Stereo Speakers with Hi-Res Sound |
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 162.6 x 74.8 x 8.96 mm / 208 grams | 162.6 x 74.8 x 8.96 mm / 208 grams |
Prices and availability
Color versions of the Xiaomi Mi 10
Since they have only been announced for China, the Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro only have official prices in yuan, and they are the ones we hang below; we should soon know the official prices for Europe and other markets. They come in three color options: pink, blue, and gray. We should be knowing the official release date for the rest of the world shortly.
- Xiaomi Mi 10 with 8 GB of RAM with 128 GB of ROM: 3,999 yuan (530 euros approx. To change).
- Xiaomi Mi 10 with 8 GB of RAM with 256 GB of ROM: 4,299 yuan (570 euros approx. To change).
- Xiaomi Mi 10 with 12 GB of RAM with 256 GB of ROM: 4,699 yuan (630 euros approx. To change).
- Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 8GB RAM with 256GB ROM: 4,999 yuan (660 euros approx. To change).
- Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 12GB RAM with 256GB ROM: 5,499 yuan (730 euros approx. To change).
- Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 12GB RAM with 512GB ROM: 5,999 yuan (790 euros approx. To change).
