Redmi Note 10 Pro Mi Fan Festival Edition Unboxing, Reviews, Q&As

Unboxing

Specs

Price: ~USD 260
Display: 6.67 inches Super AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz
Audio: Dual speakers
Processor: Snapdragon 732G
RAM/Storage: 8GB / 128GB
Battery: 5020mAh, 33W charging
Back cameras : 108MP main + 8MP Ultra-wide + 5MP tele-macro + 2MP depth
Front camera: 16MP
Software: MIUI 12.0 (Android 11)
Dimensions / weight: 164 x76.5 x 8.1mm / 193g

Review

Design

Likes

It isn’t a heavy phone considering it packs a 5020mAh battery. The weight is noticeably lighter than my previous Redmi Note 9S and POCO X3 Pro.
The back panel that gently curves towards the sides makes it nice to hold. Users who like to use phones case-free, take note.
The frosted glass back minimizes smudges and fingerprints.
A clear silicone case and screen protector (pre-installed) are included in the box for extra protection.
Having an IR Blaster is nice, and with the pre-installed Mi Remote, I can use the phone as a universal remote.
The phone supports both microSD expansion and dual SIM cards at the same time.
The phone comes with an IP53 rating, which protects it from splashes of water.
The low-profile Arc fingerprint sensor looks neat, and I found it to be fast at unlocking the phone.

Not so likes

The two-step camera module at the back isn’t the nicest looking around.
With or without the original case, the phone wobbles a lot if you touch the left side of the screen while it’s on a flat surface.

Display & Audio

Likes

The 6.67″ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate is one of the best phone screens you can get in the mid-range.
The display also comes with TUV Rheinland certification for low blue light emission and has Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
The display is viewable under direct sunlight. I had no issues playing Pokemon Go with this phone on a bright sunny afternoon.
The stereo speakers sound pleasantly loud and clear. I had no problem hearing directions through this phone while having the car radio playing at a reasonable volume.
And there’s also a headphone jack for me if I wish to listen to music privately.

Not so likes

While the pinhole camera sits in the middle of the screen might be small in diameter, but it’s got a silvery ring that can be distracting at times.

Performance & battery

Likes

The Snapdragon 732G processor offers decent performance. Coupled with 8GB of RAM, I didn’t notice any slowdowns in day-to-day use.
The 5,020mAh battery lasted me more than a day on a single charge with regular usage.
The 33W fast charging might not be the fastest in the industry within this price point. But, it’s good enough for me as I can top up the phone to about 46% in just 30 minutes.
There were no heating issues when I tried playing heavy-duty games such as Fornite on this phone for as long as 2 hours, but it did get warm.

Not so likes

No 5G support.

Camera

Likes

Impressive camera setup (108MP main camera, 8MP ultrawide, 5MP tele-macro, and 2MP depth) for a phone at this price point. The 108MP main and 5MP tele-macro cameras are normally reserved for pricier phones.
The picture quality is excellent in well-lit conditions. (See sample photos below)
Low-light performance is pretty decent too.
Macro shots are pretty nice with Auto Focus.
Shooting and loading a 108Mp picture in the camera doesn’t take long at all.
The 16MP front camera supports night mode and captures video at up to 1080p 30fps.
There are tons of camera features: HDR, Night mode, Vlog mode, Dual-video mode, Beauty mode, slow-motion videos, 4K videos, Pro mode, Long exposure, Time-lapse, Clone mode, Document scanning, and more.

Not so likes

There’s no optical image stabilization. And, the electronic image stabilization doesn’t support 4K video recording.

Others (OS, features …)

Likes

Equipped with NFC, and an FM radio

Not so likes

Some preloaded apps come with ads.

Verdict

Exceptional value for money as you get a great screen, good processor, long battery life, and a solid camera for around USD 260. You consider this phone if you don’t need 5G support.