Design and Build
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro sports a modern and elegant design, merging premium looks with practical functionality. It has a glass front and glass back, with the rear Corning Gorilla Glass 5, to give it a premium feel while maintaining durability. The frame is made of plastic, keeping the device lightweight while not compromising on build quality.
The thickness of the Redmi Note 10 Pro is 8.1mm and weighs191 grams. Comfortably slim, it allows normal day-to-day use with one hand while still feeling quite sturdy in the hand. Slightly rounded edges of the frame with a curved back panel provide an all-around ergonomic fit for great grip and comfort for prolong use.
The back features a rectangular camera module that houses quad-camera setups, including the 108MP primary sensor. The rear camera module protrudes slightly, which is prone to wobbling while placed on a flat surface. But that’s just a minor issue; a good case will settle it.
The front of the phone has a massive 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with ultra-narrow bezels of about 85.6%; only a small cutout for the front-facing camera interrupts the uninterrupted beauty of the display. The design is neat and modern, lending itself to an immersive viewing experience.
One of the design highlights of the Redmi Note 10 Pro is its IP53 rating, which protects the device from dust and water splash. It wouldn’t be taking a swim anytime soon; however, it gives users assurance while the phone is on daily routine such as a slight rain or near a sink.
Available Color Options include Onyx Gray, Glacier Blue, and Gradient Bronze. Each color has a distinct character, with the Gradient Bronze being particularly notable with its dramatic gradient finish.
As for button placement, this is quite standard, with the power button and volume rocker situated to the right side of the phone. The power button works as a fingerprint scanner, which is fast and reliable, providing access to the phone with just one touch. The left side houses the SIM tray, which accommodates two SIM cards and a microSD card for expandability. Down below are the device USB Type-C port, speaker grille, and microphone. Up top are the 3.5mm headphone jack, another microphone, and an IR blaster.
Display
One of the greatest attractions of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro is the screen. The phone features a Super AMOLED 6.67-inch display, having a resolution of 2400 x 1080 (FHD+), which gives it a pixel density of around 395 pixels per inch (PPI). The display offers an explosion of color, true-pan blacks, and a great contrast ratio, thus, it is perfect for viewing media, gaming, and just general usage.
The most distinguishing aspect of this display happens to be its 120Hz refresh rate, something very rare in this price category. The high refresh rate makes sure that scrolling is smooth with fluid animations, thus creating an overall more responsive user experience. Everything just feels a notch better with that 120Hz refresh rate, whether you are agreeing or disagreeing with UI navigation, web surfing, or gaming. If you are used to lower battery consumption and a more sedate user experience, you can even set the clock rate at 60Hz through software.
Besides the high refresh rate, the display can also cover HDR10, which boosts the color accuracy and dynamic range while viewing HDR content on streaming services like Netflix and YouTube. The screen reaches a peak brightness of 1200 nits, ensuring visibility under bright sunlight. High brightness, rich colors, and deep blacks make it a great display with competition in its own rank.
Other features on the display include Reading Mode 3.0, which limits blue light emissions for a more comfortable reading experience, and Sunlight Mode 2.0, which helps adjust screen contrast and brightness automatically under bright outdoors.
The display, thus, is another major selling point for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro, with quality and performance that can stand up to even many flagship devices.
Redmi Note 10 Pro has equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G octa-core processor, Adreno 618 GPU, 8GB RAM, and 128GB storage. The device does also allow storage expansion via Micro-SD memory card up to 512GB.
At first sight, Redmi Note 10 Pro is very much eye-attractive indeed with a high-end and luxurious design. Metal frames and shiny back covers with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 characterize the device. The Redmi Note 10 Pro will be sold in three color versions: Mineral Gray, Frost Blue, and Bronze.
All three colors have a color-changing effect depending on your viewing angle and light environment. Besides the attractive design, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro also has a very-good build quality.
All attention is drawn to the very proud rectangular camera array in the design of the Redmi Note 10 Pro. A two-tiered structure of that camera assembly is further beautified with a fanciful arrangement of sensors.
Among the primary sensors distinguished by a metallic border is the 108-MP. Symmetrical, alongside it lies an 8-MP ultra-wide-angle sensor. Between these two sensors is the macro sensor of 2 MP, with a depth sensor also of 2 MP lying on the other side.
This great resolution feature is backed by recording options with a wide array of cinematic functions that allow users to quickly and conveniently record movies with the dual camera- both front and rear; clone freeze frames and contextual filming modes.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro is a candy bar-sized mobile with an impressive 6.67-inch display size. This mobile phone is AMOLED based that gives a delightful bright image quality. Full HD + resolution (1080 x 2400) is available on this phone with a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz, giving you maximum entertainment. The better user experience is thus achieved when playing games or watching videos.
Contrasting the phone’s front, we have the 16MP punch-hole selfie camera itself, which holds many useful features, including autofocus and intelligent AI functionalities that optimize automatically to create picturesque images. This adds a spark to the selfies. The front camera also supports Full-HD 1080p video recording.
A fingerprint sensor is not hidden under the screen on the Redmi Note 10 Pro; it is instead integrated with the device’s on/off screen button. The volume up and volume down buttons are also present along the side of the device.
The sound also adds to the splendid user experience over the Redmi Note 10 Pro. The phone has a dual stereo speaker setup with one speaker at the top and one at the bottom of the screen. An additional feature includes a 3.5mm headphone jack for the audiophile.
Software
The software within the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro runs under MIUI 12 which is android based and MIUI is a Xiaomi custom skin with immense features, customizations and optimizations, but while MIUI 12 introduces loads of enrichment to the Android experience, it is quite overwhelming for those who prefer a more toned-down stock Android feel.
MIUI is really strong with customizations. It allows users to change the entire look and feel of their device by themes, wallpapers and icon packs. MIUI also has a pre-built theme store where users can download and apply new themes to refresh their phone’s look.
MIUI 12 brings new features such as a completely redesigned control center where notifications and quick settings are separated, floating window multimedia feature, and revamped privacy controls. The Control Center interface resembles very closely to that of iOS where a swipe-down gesture from the right side brings quick settings and a swipe-down from the left would show notifications.
MIUI packs many security features such as app lock- locks with password or biometric any application access on your smartphone. Overview of privacy dashboard gives you detailed info about which application accessed sensitive permissions like location, camera, and microphone.
MIUI consists of several features it does have a catch. The software is loaded with pre-installed apps(bloatware) along with maximum number of ads in some native apps causing huge disturbance. Most of these can be uninstalled with some tough effort and some can be turned off also. Each time an update is released, Xiaomi reduces the count of ads present in MIUI responding to user feedback.
MIUI 12 is all about customization and on a feature richness platform which is expected to draw different reactions from different quarters because of its not-so-user-friendly nature towards minimalists-the extremely few designers of plain software users.
Battery life
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro carries a 5,020mAh battery capacity batteries that can power up to an excellent battery life even to heavy users. The chipset running on Snapdragon 732G, AMOLED display, and MIUI battery optimizations make sure the device can easily last within a day and much of surplus even more on use.
With this daily use, tasks like web browsing, social media activity, video streaming, and gaming will not fall into the draining category when it concerns battery life. With mild users, trying out some of the skills mentioned above, can easily give a day and about half of another day on one charge.
For users who go big on activities such as gaming or camera work, the battery life is still really great. On an average day, the phone will go through without recharging.
Redmi Note 10 Pro is really gonna open up this feature because it has fast charging at 33W; at this price, most would not expect it. With the provided 33W charger, it charges the phone from 0% to 100% in slightly over an hour and a roughly 30-minute charge brings it back to around 60-65% battery fullness. Hence, topping up is very quick when needed.
It may not provide wireless charging, but then again, its absence is expected since it belongs to the mid-range categorization. Still, fast wired charging, as well as a battery that lasts long, make up for this consider.
Connectivity
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro provides all that a consumer might expect from a fully featured device for everyday use, yet it also addresses more advanced needs. Dual SIM with 4G LTE in both SIM slots enables you to access two SIM cards at a time, a good concept, especially for someone who prefers a high-end gadget but needs both work and private numbers on one device.
The Redmi Note 10 Pro has other features like Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS and NFC, in addition to 4G LTE. The presence of NFC is great for enabling contactless payment and pairing with other NFC-enabled devices. An IR blaster is too installed in the phone for compatible home appliances such as TVs and air conditioners, which is becoming rare in smartphones.
It also has a 3.5mm headphone jack so that it caters to wired audio users. For this price range, a standard USB-C port is offered, supporting USB 2.0 speeds, with stereo speakers included. These two speakers do produce better audio than most other mid-rangers. Very loud and clear, the stereo speakers are good enough for media consumption and gaming purposes.
The Redmi Note 10 Pro in terms of biometrics is side-mounted fingerprint scanner and facial recognition. The fingerprint scanner is built into the power button and works quickly and reliably. The facial recognition is also very fast but is less secure than one using the fingerprint scanner since it uses 2D image recognition.
Conclusion
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro proves as a shrewd midrange smartphone that mirrors a fine balance between the affordable price tags, performance, and exceptional features. The phone screams of premium design, a vibrant 120Hz AMOLED screen, a versatile camera system, and superb battery life, making it one of the top choices in the competitive range. The performance of the Snapdragon 732G chipset is acceptable for everyday use and also for slightly serious gaming. Added features like fast charging, NFC, and IP53 can be boon like value addition for many.
MIUI 12, with lots of features and customization, is just a little bit over-the-top on some phones, thanks to bloatware and ads. Still, removing these is really a matter of time and effort, and one can say that the overall software experience is good.
In various conditions, the performance of the camera and above all the 108MP primary sensor is very nice, plus it has the added advantage of a telemacro lens to photograph objects from a different angle with great detail. The other main highlight of this is the 120Hz refresh rate that ensures smoothness and responsiveness in the user experience.
All in all, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro competes with tight competition in the midrange smartphone segment. There isn’t much that can come close to the weight ‘features vs. performance’ at this price point. It’s a one-stop solution for a strong camera, a stunning display, or a long-lasting battery. It’s, therefore, a good buy for budget-conscious buyers who do not want to compromise on quality.