Redmi Note 10 Pro review

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro almost puts flagship camera phones into question

5 Star Rating
Redmi Note 10 Pro
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Digital Camera World Verdict

With a global RRP of US$279 , the Xiaomi-made Redmi Note 10 Pro is a head-scratcher. Its 108MP camera system is best-in-class by a wide margin, its screen sounds like something that fell off a flagship spec sheet, and with a huge battery, sleek design and enough power to deliver smooth performance, it should cost more. Ridiculous value masks many indiscretions, so while the Mi 11 was held back from excellence owing to its interface, the Redmi Note 10 Pro sits pretty at the top of the budget phone podium.

Pros

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    Fantastic value camera system

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    Best-in-class 120Hz AMOLED screen

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    Sleek design

Cons

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    In-interface adverts

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    No autofocus on ultra-wide

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    No telephoto lens

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    Limited availability

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The Redmi Note 10 Pro (Pro Max in India) is made by Xiaomi. Xiaomi also makes excellent phones under the Poco name, like the Poco X3 NFC, and of course Xiaomi phones like the flagship Xiaomi Mi 11. No stranger to fantastic budget camera phones, Xiaomi hasn’t always nailed user experience, but it tends to get value very right, and its cameras are also competitive. This has never been more true than now, with the Redmi Note 10 Pro combining a 108MP main camera with a $279 price - and currently available exclusively through Aliexpress.

The head-scratchingly good value doesn’t stop there, with the Redmi Note 10 Pro’s 6.67-inch display combining AMOLED technology with a flagship 120Hz refresh rate. Add to the mix a 5020mAh battery as well as 64GB or 128GB, and we’re confused as to how any other phone hopes to compete on value.

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Basil Kronfli

Basil Kronfli is a freelance technology journalist, consultant, and content creator. He trained in graphic design and started his career at Canon Europe before moving into journalism. Basil is also experienced in video production, independently running the YouTube channel TechEdit, and during his time at Future, he worked alongside the Digital Camera World team as a senior video producer.