Redmi 10 launched globally: MediaTek Helio G88, 90 Hz display, and 50 MP camera starting at $179

Xiaomi has finally launched its newest budget device, the Redmi 10, globally. The Redmi 10 is positioned beneath the Redmi Note 10 but may end up being a more attractive proposition to some considering its superb design and impressive hardware.

The Redmi 10 sports a 6.5-inch FHD+ 90 Hz LCD with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for protection. That 90 Hz display is adaptive and can alternate between 45 Hz, 60 Hz, and 90 Hz depending on what's being viewed. Under the hood is the new Helio G88, supported by up to 6 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128 GB of eMMC storage. UFS storage is a miss here but is understandable considering the phone's price.

At the back of the Redmi 10 is a quad-cam setup comprised of a 50 MP main camera, an 8 MP ultra-wide shooter, a 2 MP depth sensor, and a 2 MP macro camera. Those cameras are housed within a module that invokes memories of the Mi 10 Ultra.  At the front is an 8 MP camera for selfies. 

Other notable specs include a 3.5 mm jack, NFC, dual speakers, a 5000 mAh battery, 18 W charging with a 22.5 W brick included, 9 W reverse wired charging, an IR blaster, and a side-mounted fingerprinted reader. The Redmi 10 runs on Android 11-based MIUI 12.5 out of the box. It's available in color options of Pebble White, Carbon Gray, Sea Blue.

The Redmi 10 is available in three configurations: 4/64 GB (US$179), 4/128 GB (US$199), and 6/128 GB (US$219).

Buy the Redmi Note 10 on Amazon.