Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro 128 GB / 8 GB

108 MP and 120 Hz

Xiaomi and its Redmi sub-brand continue to delight fans with popular smartphones with an almost perfect price-quality ratio. Perhaps it was Xiaomi who proved that mid-range devices can also have flagship capabilities and ambitions, and pushed other manufacturers to release high-performance devices with special features, and even nice price tags. Therefore, Redmi Note 10 Pro fully meets all expectations. In addition to being a well-balanced model with a lot of advantages, two main features can still be distinguished. The first is the screen. This is a "juicy", high-quality AMOLED display with a diagonal of 6.67", a resolution of 2400x1080 pixels and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. Of course, nowadays, the last figure no longer seems to be something supernatural, but so far it is not so common among devices in the middle price segment. In general, the picture is quite bright, it is clearly visible even in bright sunlight, and the smoothness is especially noticeable in games.

The second highlight was the 108-megapixel camera, which not every smartphone under $400 can boast of either. The main sensor is complemented by an 8MP ultra-wide lens, a 5MP telemacro lens and a 2MP depth sensor. Yes, Xiaomi, apparently, is still of the opinion that the more megapixels and modules, the better, but many companies have long proved that a smartphone can become a camera phone with one 12-megapixel sensor. Everyone has their own policy, but the most important thing is that it works. And in the case of Redmi Note 10 Pro, 108 MP turned out to be a good solution. The camera uses nine-pixel-to-one technology to improve light sensitivity and image quality. Of course, you can shoot at 108 MP, but then you sacrifice detail, and the photos will be huge. In addition, Dual Native ISO captures higher dynamic range and controls noise like a pro, while improved night mode combines multiple exposures to reduce noise in low light. If you do not go into details, the camera shoots at a decent level, so photos and videos for a personal archive or social networks will turn out excellent.

Game processor not for games

The model is based on the Snapdragon 732G processor, which is positioned as a gaming one. But tests showed that this title was given to him undeservedly, because such a chip will definitely not turn a gadget into a gaming one. Undoubtedly, its performance abounds for quick launch of applications, comfortable web surfing and other daily tasks, but there are some difficulties with games. So, after half an hour of heavy games like Call of Duty: Mobile with maximum settings, throttling is felt, and the body heats up noticeably. So in this regard, the device is far from being rated "excellent". In terms of battery life, everything is even: a 5020 mAh battery provides a day or even two from a single charge and supports 33 W fast charging, which replenishes 59% of the energy in 30 minutes.

Everything your heart desires

But what the smartphone definitely deserves respect for is a complete set of little things necessary for convenient use. Here you have a triple slot for two SIM cards and a microSD memory card, and a fast fingerprint scanner on the side, and NFC, and a 3.5 mm audio output for supporters of wired headphones, and even an infrared port for controlling household appliances. Separate attention deserves stereo speakers (thank you to the manufacturer for this) and the back panel, which is made not of cheaper plastic, but of glass, also with IP53 splash protection. Yes, the glass is more easily soiled and slippery, but a transparent silicone case is included for this.