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Realme Narzo 10

Realme Narzo 10

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9

#2541

Category Breakdown

Realme Narzo 10
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
Performance
64.862.5
Camera
44.944.9
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
61.360.6

Summary

  • The Realme Narzo 10 features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has a slightly larger 6.53-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
  • Both devices are powered by MediaTek chipsets, with the Narzo 10 utilizing the Helio G80 and the Redmi Note 9 using the Helio G85, offering comparable performance.
  • In terms of camera capabilities, both phones have a 48 MP main sensor, but the Redmi Note 9 includes an additional depth sensor, enhancing its photography versatility.
  • The Narzo 10 has a 5000 mAh battery, slightly less than the 5020 mAh in the Redmi Note 9, but both support 18W charging.
  • For software, both run Android 10, with the Redmi Note 9 being upgradable to Android 11, and the Narzo 10 operates on Realme UI while the Redmi Note 9 uses MIUI.
  • Build quality is similar, with both having a glass front and plastic back, but the Redmi Note 9 benefits from Gorilla Glass 5 for added durability.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Realme Narzo 10
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9

General

Release Date

2020, May 11
2020, April 30

Announced

2020, May 11
2020, April 30

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

6.5"
6.53"

Type

IPS LCD, 480 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)

Resolution

720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)

PPI

720
1080

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

Mali-G52 MC2
Mali-G52 MC2

Memory

128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

48 MP
48 MP

Main Camera Details

48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP B/W, f/2.4
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)

Front Camera

16 MP
13 MP

Front Camera Details

16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
13 MP, f/2.3, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm

Video Recording

1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

5000 mAh
5020 mAh

Battery Details

5000 mAh
Li-Po 5020 mAh

Charging Details

18W wired5W reverse wired
18W wired9W reverse wired

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

164.4 x 75.4 x 9 mm (6.47 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
162.3 x 77.2 x 8.9 mm (6.39 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)

Weight

199 g
199 g

Materials

Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

That White, That Green
Forest Green, Midnight Grey, Polar White

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Software

Operating System

Android 10, Realme UI
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5 E

OS Version

Android 10, Realme UI
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5 E

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes