OnePlus Nord N10 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro

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Nord N10 5G compared with Redmi Note 9 Pro
OnePlusNord N10 5GXiaomiRedmi Note 9 Pro
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2020May 2020
Display
Screen size6.49″6.67″
Resolution2400 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness406 pixels per inch (better)395 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate90 Hz–
Display typeIPS LCD; sRGB; 20:9 aspect ratioIPS LCD (YugaTech and Notebookcheck) with a central selfie-camera cutout; maker does not publish refresh rate.
Pixel density405 ppi–
Screen protection2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 3–
Display features6.49 inches as a full rectangle; 6.25 inches accounting for rounded cornersGorilla Glass 5, reading mode and 84% NTSC typical coverage.
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 690 5GQualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Memory6 GB6 GB
Storage128 GB64 GB, 128 GB
CPU–8 nm octa-core CPU up to 2.3 GHz.
GPUAdreno 619LAdreno 618.
Memory6 GB LPDDR4x–
Storage type128 GB UFS 2.1; microSD up to 512 GBLPDDR4X and UFS 2.1 (YugaTech); Notebookcheck's storage tests instead suggested UFS 2.0. Dedicated microSD expansion up to 512 GB.
Cameras
Main camera64 MP64 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP16 MP
Main camera64 MP, f/1.79, autofocus and electronic stabilisation; additional 2 MP f/2.4 macro and 2 MP f/2.4 monochrome camerasf/1.89, 1/1.72-inch sensor and four-pixel binning to 1.6 µm.
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.25; 119° field of viewf/2.2 and 119° field of view, 108.3° after distortion correction.
Front camera16 MP, f/2.05; electronic stabilisation–
Video recording4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; slow motion at 1080p 120 fps or 720p 240 fps; 1080p and 4K time-lapse at 30 fpsRear 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps; slow motion up to 960 fps at 720p.
Front video1080p at 30 or 60 fpsf/2.48 selfie lens; 120 fps slow-motion selfies.
Camera featuresNightscape, macro, portrait, Pro mode, HDR, panorama and RAW captureAdditional 5 MP f/2.4 macro camera with 2–10 cm autofocus and 2 MP f/2.4 depth sensor; night and document modes.
Battery and charging
Battery4,300 mAh5,020 mAh (better)
Wired chargingUp to 30 WUp to 30 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail4,300 mAh typical; non-removable–
Wired chargingWarp Charge 30T, 30 W (5 V / 6 A)Phone supports 30 W charging; the supplied adapter is rated at 33 W. YugaTech measured roughly 90 minutes for a full charge, while Notebookcheck measured two hours.
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight190 g (better)209 g
Thickness8.95 mm8.8 mm (better)
Height × width163 × 74.7 mm165.75 × 76.68 mm
ColoursMidnight IceGlacier White, Interstellar Grey and Tropical Green.
ButtonsPower and volume controls; no alert slider–
BiometricsRear fingerprint reader and face unlockSide fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock.
SensorsAccelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity and SAR sensors–
SpeakersDual stereo speakersSingle downward-firing speaker (both reviews), 3.5 mm headphone socket and IR blaster.
MicrophonesNoise cancellation–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOxygenOS based on Android 10MIUI 11 based on Android 10 (both reviews).
In the boxPhone, Warp Charge 30 power adapter, Warp Charge Type-C cable, quick-start guide, safety information and SIM ejectorCharger, cable, protective cover, SIM tool and documents. Global/UK 64 MP and 30 W model; India's 48 MP Pro is different. Pinoy Techno Guide confirms May 2020 availability of the global phone in Philippine shops, used at month precision rather than claiming the earliest sale day worldwide.
Connectivity
Mobile network5G NR bands n1, n3, n7, n28, n41, n66 and n78 in the UK maker table; US band support differs–
SIMHybrid dual nano-SIM slot; the second SIM position shares the microSD slot. Maker launch footnote permits two 4G SIMs or one 5G SIM; its promised later 5G + 4G update is not treated as confirmed here.Two nano-SIM cards plus a separate microSD slot; dual 4G VoLTE depends on the operator.
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; 2×2 MIMOWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band and Wi-Fi Direct.
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.0.
NFCYesNFC with Google Pay support on the UK model.
USBUSB Type-C and 3.5 mm headphone socketUSB-C; USB 2.0 data (Notebookcheck).
PositioningGPS L1 + L5, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and A-GPS–

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