Sony Xperia 10 III Lite
#1158
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10
#1510Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia 10 III Lite
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10
Performance
68.562.5
Camera
47.147.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
63.063.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
65.764.0
Summary
- The Sony Xperia 10 III Lite features a robust build with Gorilla Glass 6 on both the front and back, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 has Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and a plastic back, making the Xperia slightly more premium.
- The Xperia's 6.0-inch OLED display offers HDR support and a higher pixel density compared to the Redmi's 6.43-inch Super AMOLED display, which, despite being vibrant, lacks HDR.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia is powered by the Snapdragon 690 5G, providing better future-proofing with 5G support, while the Redmi uses the Snapdragon 678.
- The camera setup on the Redmi is more versatile with a 48 MP main sensor compared to the Xperia's 12 MP, although both can record 4K video.
- The Redmi also has a larger 5000 mAh battery compared to the Xperia's 4500 mAh, but both support fast charging.
- Both devices run Android 11, but the Redmi can be upgraded to Android 12 and features MIUI 14, while the Xperia offers a more stock Android experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia 10 III Lite
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10
General
Release Date
2021, August 20
2021, March 04
Announced
2021, August 20
2021, March 04
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6"
6.43"
Type
OLED, 1B colors, HDR
Super AMOLED, 450 nits (typ), 1100 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~457 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6350 Snapdragon 690 5G (8 nm)
Qualcomm SDM678 Snapdragon 678 (11 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 560 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 560 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 619
Adreno 612
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 54mm (telephoto), 1/4.0", PDAF, 2x optical zoom8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0"
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)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
13 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0"
13 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
30W wired, PD, QC
33W wired, 50% in 25 min, 100% in 74 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
154 x 68 x 8.3 mm (6.06 x 2.68 x 0.33 in)
160.5 x 74.5 x 8.3 mm (6.32 x 2.93 x 0.33 in)
Weight
169 g
178.8 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Pink
Shadow Black (Onyx Gray), Frost White (Pebble White), Aqua Green (Lake Green)
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA)
5G
✓
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, video output
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 11
Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 14
OS Version
Android 11
Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 14
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes