Review of the smartphone Xiaomi Mi Note 10 with the main characteristics

In November 2019, a new smartphone model from Xiaomi is expected to be released, combining flagship features with a strict design and great camera capabilities. The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 device will be available on store shelves after November 19. Let's consider the main characteristics of the device, pros, cons, features.

About Xiaomi products

This time, the Chinese manufacturer has tried to please the buyer with a cool, high-speed screen and super cameras that have no analogues in other brands. Xiaomi products have been sold on the Russian market for 4 years. According to reviews, smartphones of the Xiaomi Mi Note line are similar to the flagship models, but the hardware is somewhat inferior in characteristics, the installed chipsets and processors are of the middle price category. The brand's mobiles run on Google's Android OS with their own MIUI shell, thanks to which the devices have competitive technical characteristics and are on the shelves among low-cost products.

Xiaomi Mi Note 10

The model has a parallel abbreviation - Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro.

Appearance and ergonomics

Monoblock - a clear rectangular phone, in appearance - graceful, with good proportions. Lies freely and comfortably in the hand. The weight of the device is 208 grams. Overall dimensions of height, width, thickness are 157.8 / 74.2 / 9.7 mm, respectively. The model is quite heavy by weight, it will be difficult for people with small thin hands to hold it during a long conversation. At the top there is a microphone with active noise cancellation and an infrared port. The bottom of the case has a USB type C jack, a multimedia speaker, a microphone for talking and a round 3.5 mm headset jack.

The main buttons are located on the sides of the case: on the right - volume control, under it - on / off, on the left - a sliding slot for Nano-SIM cards operating in dual standby mode. Convenient, standard, ergonomic. The back cover is made of glass, the manufacturer installed a camera unit and an LED flash on it. One block contains 3 cameras, under it there are two more, with special decorative overlays. This solution does not make the back side bulky, the lid looks standard and symmetrical. The feature of a smartphone is a screen with curved edges, unusual, interesting, and memorable. The 2nd generation Mi Note had a similar design. The screen is framed by aluminum frames, the top of the screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The shape of the screen increases the viewing angle. The folded parts are considered to be the working surface on which information is displayed. At the same time, the bend is not enough to make the frame minimal as on the flagship Samsung Galaxy Note 10.

The styling and visual impact is spoiled somewhat by the front-facing camera, which is installed in the upper middle of the display. The block has a drip shape. An exit tray with a camera would look more interesting. The model will be available in three colors: Aurora Green, Glacier White and Midnight Black. The cost will be approximately $ 600.

Display

The screen is made on the basis of an AMOLED matrix from the manufacturer Samsung.Distinguishes 16 million tint colors, touch, capacitive, with excellent color rendering. Pure white with no blues or purples when viewed from an angle. The diagonal size is about 6.47 inches, the screen has a usable area of ​​102.8 sq. Cm. The screen-to-body ratio of the phone is approximately 87.8%, the aspect ratio is 19.5: 9 with a pixel density of about 400 dpi. The screen has a FullHD + resolution, with a size of 2340 x 1080 pixels. The maximum brightness is 600 nits. This indicator works in sunny and clear weather - the picture on the screen will be visible without problems. In addition to the fifth generation Corning Gorilla Glass, the smartphone hides behind 100% DCI-P3 coverage, with 10th level of HDR10 protection. A special feature is a special mode by which the display notifies about the events that have occurred - Always on Display, its settings can be easily found in the phone menu.

Multimedia capabilities

The cameras have resolutions: 108 MP, 12 MP, 5 MP, 20 MP, 2 MP, front camera - 32 MP. The user has the ability to take photos and videos in different modes and different lenses. The main lens of the main camera is 108 MP, 7P lens, 1.7 aperture, PDAF mode, with laser autofocus. 12MP telephoto, f / 2.0 aperture, dual-pixel PDAF, laser AF, 2x optical zoom. A 5 megapixel telephoto zoom increases to 8 megapixels, with a 2.0 aperture, PDAF, 5x optical buzzer, laser AF are installed. The lens with a wide viewing angle has a resolution of 20 MP, aperture of 2.2, with laser autofocus, captures an angle of 117 degrees. Macro shooting can be done with a 2 MP camera, with a large aperture of f / 2.4, a distance of 2 to 10 cm. Additional camera features - Quad-LED dual-tone flash and high-quality HDR shooting mode. Output video size: 2160p x 30 fps, 1080p x 30/60/120 / 240fps, for slow-motion 720p x 960 fps.

Selfies can be taken with a 32 MP camera, with an aperture of 2.0, in HDR mode. The video in this case will turn out to be 1080p x 30 frames per second. All of these characteristics make your head spin, but expectations turn into reality. The cameras are equipped with a matrix from Samsung - ISOCELL Bright HMX, with an optical stabilizer and a video capture angle of 82 degrees. Photos can be obtained ordinary at 108 MP, with 5x and 10x magnification. Blurry and poor detail can occur when using digital zoom at 50x. In the night mode, you will also get excellent photo and video quality.

Memory and processor

The smartphone runs on the standard operating platform Android 9.0 Pie, the latest version, accompanied by its own development - the MIUI 11 shell. The menu has battery saving modes in the form of a black theme, energy saving, settings for disabling ads, connecting TV. Convenient, familiar menu for those who are already familiar with the specified shell.

The internal memory is 128 GB in size with 6 GB of RAM. There is a variation: 8/128 GB. In January 2024, the manufacturer is going to introduce the second version of the model with 256 GB of memory and 8 GB of RAM. Considering the resolution of the camera, the second characteristic is more suitable for taking and saving photos. There is no card slot, you have to be content with an internal hard drive with a limited limit.

The smartphone is supported by an 8-core Octa-core processor in a 2 + 6 system, with a Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730G chip, with an 8nm technological process. The two main cores of the Kryo 470 are responsible for the processes at a frequency of 2.2 GHz, the other 6 cores of the Kryo 470 Silver - at a frequency of 1.8 GHz. The Adreno 618 video card makes it possible to play cool games at medium and low settings without glitches and freezes.

Network technology and communication connectivity

The model uses all major bands: GSM (2G), HSPA (3G) and LTE (4G) on all bands. Data transmission for 3G is 42.2 / 5.76 Mbit / s, LTE is 800/150 Mbit / s.

Navigation can be connected using systems: GPS, A-GPS; Galileo; BDS, GLONASS.

Without a wire, connections are made through: Bluetooth 5.0; A2DP; dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac; Wi-Fi Direct access points. In short, there are many options.

In addition to the above, the new product has built-in antennas through which you can listen to music, news, humorous programs on FM radio. There is an infrared port. When shopping in a hypermarket, when a bank card is in the underground parking lot in the back seat of a car, a smartphone will help pay for goods using a built-in NFC chip.

Sound capabilities

The speaker and microphone were tested for sound volume: the noise was 72 dB, the timbre reached 69 dB, the call volume fluctuated within 66 dB, which allows us to conclude: a new Xiaomi smartphone with an average volume. When talking in a crowded and loud enough place, the sound quality of noise was 92.3 dB. The sound goes on a dedicated 24-bit DAC / 192kHz frequency, the sound is deep and rich, despite the monophony.

Features of the gadget

Additional features of the phone include:

• gyroscope for image stabilization during shooting - allows you to get better video and photos with clear detail;
• proximity sensor - saves charging the device during long phone calls, locks the screen when the device approaches your ear, so as not to accidentally turn off and not press the button;
• accelerometer - controls gestures, processes by tilting, when you rotate the device automatically changes the screen orientation;
• compass - the application helps you navigate in space;
• optical fingerprint scanner - located under the display, easily and quickly locks and unlocks the smartphone, with a touch accuracy of 9 out of 10;
• face unlock - works from the front camera, there is no separate sensor.

Battery

The model has a standard Li-Po lithium-polymer battery with a capacity of 5260 mAh. It is not removed. In terms of endurance, the battery pleases with good characteristics: with average activity, calls, the rating is about 4 days and reaches 95 hours. In other words, when traveling with truckers without using the Internet, you only need to charge your phone twice a week. Games will discharge the device after 5.5 - 6 hours. The battery is charged via a USB 2.0 port, in addition, the phone is equipped with a reversible Type-C 1.0 connector. The charging, designed for a power of 30 W, restores the battery capacity to 58% in half an hour, to 100% in a little over an hour (65 minutes).

What's in the package?

A standard set from Xiaomi includes the essentials, except for headphones. The manufacturer packed the box with a smartphone, a clip for ejecting SIM cards, a 1 m USB cable, a 30 W fast charger, a warranty card and a user manual in different languages. Additionally, the set includes a soft silicone case of dark color to protect the body of the device from mechanical scratches and other damages. If you use the device without a case, you need to know that fingerprints will be especially visible on a dark model.

Model Specifications

• stylish appearance;
• unusual curved screen;
• ergonomic model;
• fast sensor;
• high quality screen with pure white color;
• comfortable screen size;
• capacious battery;
• long battery life;
• you can pay for purchases in the store using an NFC chip;
• a variety of wired and wireless communications of the latest generation;
• there is a headphone jack;
• extensive functionality;
• many cameras with photo and video modes;
• great opportunities and high resolution cameras;
• 108 MPix camera;
• fast charging up to 60 minutes.

• heavy device;
• there is no memory card slot;
• there is no way to expand the phone's memory when taking photos with high resolution;
• protective Gorilla Glass is not the latest generation;
• the drop-shaped front camera block on the display spoils the design;
• for such a device, the screen diagonal is too small (usually 6.8 inches or more are used);
• large bezels on curved edges;
• there is no stereo sound;
• the frequency is too small (60Hz instead of 90Hz);
• premium price, not designed for the average customer;
• headphones are not included.

Output

At a high cost, the camera phone is equipped with decent cameras with cool lenses and wide capabilities. The output video and pictures taken at any time of the day are high quality and detailed. With all the advantages of the cameras, a couple of disadvantages of the device should be noted: a small amount of internal memory when using high settings and a quiet non-stereo sound, even at high frequencies. The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 smartphone can be safely recommended to users actively and professionally engaged in mobile photography. The device has no analogues at the moment.