Xiaomi is known for launching budget smartphones in the market, and while many believe that’s the end of the road for Xiaomi, people forget that there are premium smartphones as well. Last year, the company spun off Redmi brand into its own company and now tries to tap into the premium segment with their new Mi 10.
The last premium smartphone from Xiaomi was the Mi Mix 2, which was launched almost 3 years ago. Now, with the Mi 10, the company aims to get back into the premium segment. However, it could be a rough road ahead considering the tensions between India and China. Also, most people know Xiaomi as a brand for creating budget smartphones at aggressive pricing.
Therefore, the stakes are high for Xiaomi with this one. So let’s find out whether the Xiaomi Mi 10 has what it takes?
Xiaomi Mi 10 Review: Specifications
Xiaomi Mi 10 sports a 6.67-inch FullHD+ Super AMOLED display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. The storage is further expandable using a microSD card slot. It runs on Android 10 based MIUI 11 out of the box. All of this is backed by a 4,780mAh battery.
On the optics front, the Mi 10 features a quad rear camera setup including a 108MP primary camera, an 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2MP depth sensor and a 2MP macro sensor. Upfront, there is a 20MP selfie snapper.
Xiaomi Mi 10 Review: Design and Display
The Xiaomi Mi 10 design has an understated design. It does not sport a loud design attracting peoples’ attention in the public, however, offers an elegant look that makes the smartphone look good.
On the front, the Mi 10 sports a 6.67-inch panel with a punch-hole camera to the left side. It has thin to