vivo U10
#2972
Xiaomi Redmi 9
#2967Category Breakdown
vivo U10
Xiaomi Redmi 9
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
43.143.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
59.559.5
Summary
- The vivo U10 features a 6.35-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1544 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 9 has a larger 6.53-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, offering better clarity.
- In terms of performance, the U10 is powered by a Snapdragon 665 chipset, whereas the Redmi 9 utilizes a Helio G80, which may provide slightly better gaming performance.
- Both phones have a triple rear camera setup with a 13 MP main sensor, but the Redmi 9 includes additional macro and ultrawide lenses, enhancing versatility.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the U10 at 5000 mAh and the Redmi 9 at 5020 mAh, both supporting 18W charging.
- The U10 runs on Android 9 with Funtouch OS, while the Redmi 9 offers a more recent Android 10 with MIUI 13, allowing for a more updated software experience.
- Build quality differs slightly, as the Redmi 9 includes Gorilla Glass 3 on the front, providing better durability compared to the glass front of the U10.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo U10
Xiaomi Redmi 9
General
Release Date
2019
2020, June 10
Announced
2019
2020, June 10
Description
Also known as vivo U3x
Not to be confused with Xiaomi Redmi 9 for Indian market
Display
Size
6.35"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1544 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~268 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
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 610
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/1.8
8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5020 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5020 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
159.4 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm (6.28 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
163.3 x 77 x 9.1 mm (6.43 x 3.03 x 0.36 in)
Weight
190.5 g
198 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Thunder Black, Electric Blue, Black, Blue, Red
Carbon Gray, Sunset Purple, Ocean Green, Pink/Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 400/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9.1
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9.1
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes