Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/12GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 9C (32GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.67"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
108
MP
MP
20mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4780
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
6.53"
IPS
IPS
720x1600
13
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/12GB)
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32 Advantages 
5 Advantages | 18 Common items in both devices |
| 9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| HDR photo on both cameras |
| (front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Capacitive |
| +11 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/12GB) | Redmi 9C (32GB) | |
| Model | Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/12GB) | Redmi 9C (32GB) |
| Other model names | 小米10, Xiaomi Mi 10 5G M2001J2G, M2001J2I (256GB + 12GB RAM) | Xiaomi Redmi 9C (M2006C3MG) |
| Country or region available |  China |  (Global, International) |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Release date | 2/13/2020 | 8/12/2020, Announced: 6/30/2020 |
| Depth | 9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 74.8 x 162.6 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in) | 77.07 x 164.9 millimeters (3.03 x 6.49 in) |
| Weight | 208 grams (7.28 ounces) | 196 grams (6.86 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/12GB) | Redmi 9C (32GB) | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 6.67" inches | 6.53" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~89.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~81% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 386 PPI | 269 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | 500nits[typ] HDR10+ | 400nits[typ] |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/12GB) | Redmi 9C (32GB) | |
| System version | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| Firmware update | Android 11 | feature not registered |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/12GB) | Redmi 9C (32GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G35 (MT6765V) (12nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz) | PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/12GB) | Redmi 9C (32GB) | |
| RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR5 | 2GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0 | 32GB (20GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/12GB) | Redmi 9C (32GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 300/50 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40) China version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) | LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Global version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 7, 28, 77, 78) China version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 41, 78, 79) | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/12GB) | Redmi 9C (32GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 108 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.4123°12mm1/3.06"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 | (triple camera) 13 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 12000x9000 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | 28mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/1.33" inches | 1/3.1" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/12GB) | Redmi 9C (32GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 20 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 5184x3840 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 27mm lens | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/3" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 0.9µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/12GB) | Redmi 9C (32GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/12GB) | Redmi 9C (32GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/12GB) | Redmi 9C (32GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/12GB) | Redmi 9C (32GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4780 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4+ USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | 30W Qi wireless charging 5W Reverse wireless charging | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 32 hours (1.3 days) |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/12GB) | Redmi 9C (32GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Coral Green, Twilight Grey, Peach Gold • MIUI 12.5 • Screen protector included • Dual stereo speakers • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Google Pay | • Colors: Midnight Gray, Sunrise Orange, Twilight Blue • MIUI 12 |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 10 (256GB/12GB) | Redmi 9C (32GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.09W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body) | 0.73W/kg (head), 0.52W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.69W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body) | 0.35W/kg (head), 0.78W/kg (body) |