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Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S

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XiaomiMi 10 Lite 5GXiaomiRedmi Note 9S
Overview
ReleasedMay 2020March 2020
Display
Screen size6.57″6.67″
Resolution2400 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness401 pixels per inch395 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDLCD
Refresh rate–60 Hz
Display typeAMOLED TrueColour display; 20:9 aspect ratioIPS LCD and 60 Hz refresh identified by Tech Advisor; DotDisplay, 1,500:1 typical contrast and 84% NTSC typical
Brightness detail600 nits in HBM and 430 nits typical–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front and back
Display featuresHDR10+, 4,300,000:1 typical contrast, 98% typical gamut (colour space unspecified) and TÜV Rheinland low blue light certificationTÜV Rheinland low blue light certification and Reading mode 2.0
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 765GQualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Memory6 GB – 8 GB4 GB – 6 GB
Storage64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB64 GB, 128 GB
CPUKryo 475 octa-core CPU up to 2.4 GHz; 7 nm EUV processOcta-core Snapdragon 720G at up to 2.3 GHz; 8 nm process and Qualcomm fifth-generation AI engine
GPUAdreno 620 up to 625 MHzAdreno 618
Storage type–UK configurations of 4/64 GB and 6/128 GB; dedicated microSD expansion up to 512 GB
Cameras
Main camera48 MP48 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP16 MP
Main camera48 MP, 1/2-inch sensor, 0.8 µm pixels, 4-in-1 binning, ƒ/1.79 and six-element lens48 MP, f/1.79, 1/2-inch sensor, 79° field of view, six-element lens and autofocus; 0.8 µm pixels or 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm; up to 8,000 × 6,000 photos
Ultra wide camera8 MP, ƒ/2.2, 120° field of view; maker footnote specifies 108° after distortion correction8 MP, f/2.2 and 1.12 µm pixels; 119° field of view before distortion correction and 108° after correction
Front camera16 MP16 MP, f/2.48 and 1.0 µm pixels; panorama selfie, palm shutter, HDR, face recognition, AI beauty, portrait and scene detection
Video recording4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 or 60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; slow motion at 120, 240 or 960 fps in 720p/1080p4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; Full HD slow motion at 120 fps or HD at 120/240/960 fps; ultrawide and macro recording, short video and cinematic 4K
Front video1080p/720p at 30 fps; 720p slow motion at 120 fps120 fps slow-motion selfies
Camera features2 MP depth sensor with 1.75 µm pixels, ƒ/2.4 and fixed focus; 2 MP macro with 1.75 µm pixels and ƒ/2.4; night mode 2.0, document, cinematic, Vlog, motion tracking, time-lapse, advanced video stabilisation and macro video; Pro, HDR, panorama, portrait blur adjustment and ultrawide distortion correctionAdditional 5 MP macro with f/2.4, 1.12 µm pixels and autofocus at 2–10 cm; 2 MP depth sensor with f/2.4 and 1.75 µm pixels; night, document, cinematic portrait, 48 MP, Pro, panorama, burst, HDR, timer, levelling, watermark and kaleidoscope modes; 27 rear AI scene tags
Battery and charging
Battery4,160 mAh5,020 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 20 WUp to 18 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail4,160 mAh typical5,020 mAh typical non-removable lithium-ion polymer battery; maker laboratory claims of 147 hours music, 33 hours calling, 16 hours navigation or 13 hours gaming
Wired chargingPhone supports 20 W charging; standard 22.5 W charger includedPhone supports 18 W wired charging; included adaptor is rated at 22.5 W
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight192 g209 g
Thickness7.88 mm8.8 mm
Height × width163.71 × 74.77 mm165.75 × 76.68 mm
Materials–3D curved glass back; plastic frame, as described by Tech Advisor
ColoursAurora Blue, Cosmic Grey and Dream WhiteInterstellar Grey, Aurora Blue and Glacier White
Water resistance detail–Splash-proof nano-coating; no published IP rating
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlockSide fingerprint reader combined with the power button; AI face unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, fingerprint sensor, IR blaster and haptic motorZ-axis linear vibration motor, fingerprint, distance, in-screen ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass and IR blaster
SpeakersMono speaker and 3.5 mm headphone socket (Notebookcheck and Frandroid); maker confirms Hi-Res Audio and Mi Audio Sound1216 ultra-linear speaker with 0.5 mm maximum amplitude and 10 V Smart PA; 3.5 mm headphone socket
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 10 with MIUI 11 (Frandroid); Notebookcheck tested a later MIUI 12 versionAndroid 10 with MIUI 11, as reported by both reviews
In the boxPhone, power adapter, protective case, USB-C cable, SIM tool, user guide and warranty cardPhone, power adaptor, protective cover, USB-C cable, SIM tool, user guide and warranty card
Connectivity
Mobile network5G n1/3/7/28/77/78; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/20/28 and TDD B38/40/41; WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8; GSM B2/3/5/8; regional availability variesDual SIM VoLTE, subject to local operator support; LTE FDD B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28 and TDD B38/B40; WCDMA B1/B2/B4/B5/B8 and GSM B2/B3/B5/B8
SIMDual nano-SIM; maker lists dual 4G support and says primary 5G plus secondary 4G/3G/2G requires an OTA updateTwo nano-SIM slots plus a separate microSD slot
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz, 2 × 2 MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display and MiracastWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1, Qualcomm TrueWireless Stereo Plus; AAC, LDAC, LHDC, aptX, aptX HD and aptX AdaptiveBluetooth 5.0
NFCSupported, including Google PayNo NFC, as confirmed by both reviews
USBUSB-CUSB-C; USB 2.0 controller identified by Notebookcheck
PositioningDual-frequency GPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1 and QZSS L1/L5; A-GPS and wireless/data network positioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou

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