The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite is the latest addition to the Mi Note 10 lineup. With a cheaper price, yet being largely similar in terms of UI and performance, we wanted to put the Mi Note 10 Lite against the Mi Note 10 to see how they faired when compared to one another.
In general, most of the features of the Lite version seems to carry on from the Mi Note 10. However, there are noticeable differences in terms of the Camera and the RAM upgrade:
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As the cameras are the largest difference between both phone models, we were especially interested in doing a comparison to see how the phones processed images and videos. Read on to find out more!
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite vs. Mi Note 10 Specifications
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Camera
The Mi Note 10 Lite sports 4 cameras on its rear. Starting at the top is an 8MP UWA, and moving downwards is a 5MP Depth, 64MP Main and a 2MP Macro. On the front is a 16MP Selfie Camera.
On the other hand, the Mi Note 10 has 5 cameras on its rear: 108MP Main, 12MP Portrait, 20MP UWA, 5MP Telephoto and a 2MP Macro. The front camera has a 32MP lens.
In terms of megapixels, the largest differences are that the Lite version has a 64MP Main while the non-Lite has a 108MP Main. Additionally, both phones feature a 16MP and a 32MP front camera respectively.
- Image Comparison
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- Video Comparison
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Screen and Battery
Both phones sport a 6.47” AMOLED Screen. The colours are vibrant colors they feature a 3D curved display. Holding both phones felt largely similar to one another, and they felt great to interact with and use. Color reproduction is also very true to life, and the Always On Display function looks great.
The phones also come with a massive 5260 mAh battery that needs to be charged once every 2 days even with medium usage.
Design and Build Quality
Both phones have a very premium look and feel to them, with a built that seems strong and sturdy. They share the same inputs and outputs, with everything being located at similar positions. The key difference in terms of design is that the Mi Note 10 has a camera bump, while the Lite does not.
Software & UI
Both phones use the MIUI11 based off Android 10. The UI is also largely identical.
Performance: Gaming Test
Performance on both phones are essentially the same as they both utilise the Snapdragon 730G as their processors. Users can also expect zero lag or delay when playing games like PUBG, Call of Duty or Fortnite.
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Verdict: Which One Should You Get?
As both phones are largely identical, it seems that the biggest factor to take into consideration when choosing which model to buy is the camera ability of each phone. If you're looking for a better camera to work with, the Mi Note 10 would be a better pick with its 108MP Main Shooter.
However, if cameras have never been high on your priority list, then the Mi Note 10 Lite would be a better option as it is similar in terms of performance – but at a more affordable price. The phone's body also looks a lot sleeker without the camera bump.
If you're a complete camera geek and would like to find out more, don't forget to also check out the blind camera tests that we did between the Xiaomi Mi Note 10's camera and the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (if you're a Team Android), or the one with the iPhone 11 Pro Max (if you're a Team Apple)!
The pricing shown is just a good indication of how much these products are worth. The prices could change based on the e-commerce promotions that are going on. If some of the products are not available, do email us at [email protected]. Thank you!
