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Xiaomi Redmi 10 smartphone review: Good budget phone with NFC and 90 Hz

A lot of smartphone for little money.

The Xiaomi Redmi 10 starts at less than 200 Euros (~$231), but that doesn't keep it from packing a punch in terms of features: A 90 Hz display is included with the 6.5-incher as well as NFC, a 50 MP camera, a 5,000 mAh battery, and stereo speakers. The MediaTek SoC Helio G88 even ensures good everyday and gaming performance.

Xiaomi is being very competitive with the Redmi 10, because the 6.5-inch smartphone can be purchased for less than 200 Euros (~$231). The Redmi 9's successor has a solid configuration with the MediaTek Helio G88, 4 GB of RAM, up to 128 GB of storage, and a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 18-watt fast charging. We reviewed the 64 GB version, which is offered by Xiaomi in its online store for around 180 Euros (~$208).

The Redmi 10 doesn't support 5G, but it offers two features that want to set the smartphone apart from the masses: A 50 MP main camera and a refresh rate of 90 Hz. However, these aren't unique selling points in the low-budget segment, which is why Xiaomi has to compete with strong rivals right from the start. Read on to find out how it performs in the test.

Xiaomi Redmi 10 (Redmi 10 Series)
Processor
Mediatek Helio G88 8 x 1.8 - 2 GHz, Cortex-A75 / A55
Graphics adapter
Memory
4 GB 
, LPDDR4x
Display
6.50 inch 20:9, 2400 x 1080 pixel 405 PPI, capacitive, IPS, glossy: yes, 90 Hz
Storage
64 GB eMMC Flash, 64 GB 
, 41.6 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), Audio Connections: 3.5 mm audio jack, Card Reader: microSD up to 512 GB (FAT, FAT32, exFAT), 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyroscope, electronic compass, IR blaster, FM Radio, DRM Widevine L1, Camera2 API Full
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.1, 2G (B2/3/5/8), 3G (B1/2/4/5/8), 4G (B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32//B38/40/41/66), Head SAR 0.586 W/kg, Body SAR 0.978 W/kg, Dual SIM, LTE, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 8.92 x 161.95 x 75.53 ( = 0.35 x 6.38 x 2.97 in)
Battery
5000 mAh Lithium-Polymer
Charging
fast charging / Quickcharge
Operating System
Android 11
Camera
Primary Camera: 50 MPix 50 MP (f/1.8); 8 MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.2, FOV 120°); 2 MP macro camera (f/2.4); 2 MP depth sensor (f/2.4)
Secondary Camera: 8 MPix 8 MP f/2.0
Additional features
Speakers: stereo, Keyboard: onscreen, 22.5-watt charger, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, Quick start guide, warranty card, MIUI 12.5, 12 Months Warranty, fanless
Weight
181 g ( = 6.38 oz / 0.4 pounds), Power Supply: 62 g ( = 2.19 oz / 0.14 pounds)
Price
180 Euro
Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications.

 

Possible contenders in comparison

Rating
Date
Model
Weight
Drive
Size
Resolution
Price
79 %
v7 (old)
11 / 2021
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2
181 g64 GB eMMC Flash6.50"2400x1080
79.2 %
v7 (old)
07 / 2021
Motorola Moto G50
SD 480, Adreno 619
192 g64 GB UFS 2.1 Flash6.50"1600x720
76.4 %
v7 (old)
07 / 2021
Nokia G20
Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320
197 g64 GB eMMC Flash6.50"1600x720
77 %
v7 (old)
11 / 2021
Oppo A16s
Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320
190 g64 GB eMMC Flash6.52"1600x720
79.6 %
v7 (old)
08 / 2021
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2
203 g64 GB eMMC Flash6.60"2400x1080

Case - Gorilla Glass 3 for the Redmi 10

The case of the Redmi 10 is made of plastic, but it's very well built and has a higher-quality look and feel than its price would suggest. Stability is also good, since the smartphone withstood twisting attempts without a sound in the test. Only the back cover can be slightly pressed in at the center. However, none of this reaches the display, because no image artifacts are caused.

The front of the Redmi 10 is protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 3, and it houses an 8 MP selfie camera in a punch hole. The back cover is not very susceptible to fingerprints thanks to its matte surface finish. At the same time, it offers fingers a slight resistance, so that the smartphone can be held quite securely in the hand even without a protective case.

At 181 grams, the Xiaomi weighs slightly less than many competitors that feature the same form factor. The Redmi 9 predecessor is noticeably heavier at 198 grams. Because the quad-camera setup with its 50 MP main camera protrudes a few millimeters from the back cover, it's recommended to put the smartphone in the included transparent case, because it will otherwise wobble quite a bit when placed on a table.

The Xiaomi Redmi 10 is available in three color variants: Carbon Gray, Pebble White, and Sea Blue. It does not have an IP certification. 

Size comparison

167.2 mm / 6.58 in 76.4 mm / 3.01 in 9 mm / 0.3543 in 203 g0.4475 lbs164.9 mm / 6.49 in 76 mm / 2.99 in 9.2 mm / 0.3622 in 197 g0.4343 lbs164.9 mm / 6.49 in 74.9 mm / 2.95 in 9 mm / 0.3543 in 192 g0.4233 lbs163.8 mm / 6.45 in 75.6 mm / 2.98 in 8.4 mm / 0.3307 in 190 g0.4189 lbs161.95 mm / 6.38 in 75.53 mm / 2.97 in 8.92 mm / 0.3512 in 181 g0.399 lbs148 mm / 5.83 in 105 mm / 4.13 in 1 mm / 0.03937 in 1.5 g0.00331 lbs

Connectivity - 3.5 mm audio jack, NFC, and real dual-SIM functionality

Xiaomi offers the Redmi 10 in two storage variants. With 4 GB LPDDR4x RAM and 64 GB of eMMC 5.1 flash storage, it costs around 180 Euros (~$208) in Xiaomi's online store. The larger storage variant of the 4G smartphone comes with 128 GB and costs 200 Euros (~$231).

With NFC, a 3.5 mm audio jack, an IR blaster, and dual SIM, you get a solid configuration. The card slot can simultaneously accommodate two nano SIM cards and a microSD card of up to 512 GB. The USB-C port operates at USB 2.0 speeds.

Left: Dual SIM and microSD
Left: Dual SIM and microSD
Right: Volume rocker, power button with fingerprint scanner
Right: Volume rocker, power button with fingerprint scanner
Top: 3.5 mm audio jack, speaker, IR blaster, microphone
Top: 3.5 mm audio jack, speaker, IR blaster, microphone
Bottom: Speaker, USB-C 2.0, microphone
Bottom: Speaker, USB-C 2.0, microphone

microSD card reader

The microSD card slot is fast for the price range, and it ranks pretty far ahead among the comparison devices in the copy test. The Xiaomi device also performs well in sequential reading and writing using our reference Angelbird AV Pro V60 memory card.

SD Card Reader - average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs)
Oppo A16s
PowerVR GE8320, Helio G35, 64 GB eMMC Flash (Angelbird AV Pro V60)
45.73 MB/s +12%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
Mali-G57 MP2, Dimensity 700, 64 GB eMMC Flash (Angelbird V60)
44 MB/s +8%
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mali-G52 MP2, Helio G88, 64 GB eMMC Flash (Angelbird AV Pro V60)
40.85 MB/s
Nokia G20
PowerVR GE8320, Helio G35, 64 GB eMMC Flash (Angelbird V60)
12.5 MB/s -69%
Motorola Moto G50
Adreno 619, SD 480, 64 GB UFS 2.1 Flash (Angelbird V60)
12.3 MB/s -70%

Cross Platform Disk Test (CPDT)

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Xiaomi Redmi 10 Mali-G52 MP2, Helio G88, 64 GB eMMC Flash; SDCard Sequential Write 0.5 GB; Angelbird AV Pro V60: Ø37.8 (26-44.9)
Motorola Moto G50 Adreno 619, SD 480, 64 GB UFS 2.1 Flash; SDCard Sequential Write 0.5 GB: Ø34.9 (24.2-43.1)
Nokia G20 PowerVR GE8320, Helio G35, 64 GB eMMC Flash; SDCard Sequential Write 0.5 GB: Ø31.1 (21-41.1)
Oppo A16s PowerVR GE8320, Helio G35, 64 GB eMMC Flash; SDCard Sequential Write 0.5 GB; Angelbird AV Pro V60: Ø37 (21.6-44.6)
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G Mali-G57 MP2, Dimensity 700, 64 GB eMMC Flash; SDCard Sequential Write 0.5 GB: Ø28.8 (15.3-45.8)
Xiaomi Redmi 10 Mali-G52 MP2, Helio G88, 64 GB eMMC Flash; SDCard Sequential Read 0.5 GB; Angelbird AV Pro V60: Ø66.8 (7.33-79.4)
Motorola Moto G50 Adreno 619, SD 480, 64 GB UFS 2.1 Flash; SDCard Sequential Read 0.5 GB: Ø79.1 (33.6-85.5)
Nokia G20 PowerVR GE8320, Helio G35, 64 GB eMMC Flash; SDCard Sequential Read 0.5 GB: Ø58.2 (14.6-62.3)
Oppo A16s PowerVR GE8320, Helio G35, 64 GB eMMC Flash; SDCard Sequential Read 0.5 GB; Angelbird AV Pro V60: Ø68.2 (16.6-76)
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G Mali-G57 MP2, Dimensity 700, 64 GB eMMC Flash; SDCard Sequential Read 0.5 GB: Ø70.7 (11.8-76.8)

Software - Android 11 and MIUI 12.5

The Xiaomi Redmi 10 runs Android 11 and Xiaomi's MIUI 12.5 user interface. During our review period, the smartphone received an update that brought its Android security patches to the level of October 1, which is very up to date.

Out of the 64 GB of our review sample, only about 42 GB of storage space was still available after resetting the device, but this can be quite sufficient depending on the type of use. Those who need more space can delete the few preinstalled third-party apps like AliExpress and TikTok. App data can't be stored on the microSD card.

Communication and GNSS - Fast Wi-Fi, accurate GPS

The Xiaomi Redmi 10 supports Bluetooth 5.1 as well as NFC, making it suitable for mobile payments. It provides solid mobile coverage with 12 LTE frequencies, but it's not a smartphone for globetrotters. However, the majority of frequencies relevant for the EU region are supported.

In terms of WLAN, the smartphone communicates via Wi-Fi 5. In combination with our Linksys Nighthawk AX12 reference router, it also achieves the corresponding transfer rates and manages up to 333 Mb/s. Good: Data transfers are very stable both when sending and receiving data.

Networking
iperf3 transmit AX12
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
Mali-G57 MP2, Dimensity 700, 64 GB eMMC Flash
348 (340min - 353max) MBit/s +19%
Motorola Moto G50
Adreno 619, SD 480, 64 GB UFS 2.1 Flash
312 (292min - 320max) MBit/s +6%
Oppo A16s
PowerVR GE8320, Helio G35, 64 GB eMMC Flash
294 (151min - 315max) MBit/s 0%
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mali-G52 MP2, Helio G88, 64 GB eMMC Flash
293 (284min - 301max) MBit/s
Nokia G20
PowerVR GE8320, Helio G35, 64 GB eMMC Flash
47 (24min - 73max) MBit/s -84%
iperf3 receive AX12
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
Mali-G57 MP2, Dimensity 700, 64 GB eMMC Flash
361 (322min - 366max) MBit/s +8%
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mali-G52 MP2, Helio G88, 64 GB eMMC Flash
333 (299min - 358max) MBit/s
Motorola Moto G50
Adreno 619, SD 480, 64 GB UFS 2.1 Flash
317 (256min - 332max) MBit/s -5%
Oppo A16s
PowerVR GE8320, Helio G35, 64 GB eMMC Flash
299 (200min - 346max) MBit/s -10%
Nokia G20
PowerVR GE8320, Helio G35, 64 GB eMMC Flash
46.9 (27min - 66max) MBit/s -86%
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Xiaomi Redmi 10; iperf3 receive AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø332 (299-358)
Xiaomi Redmi 10; iperf3 transmit AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø293 (284-301)
GPS reception indoors
GPS reception indoors
GPS reception outdoors
GPS reception outdoors

GPS (L1), GLONASS (L1), Galileo (E1) and BeiDou (B1) are the satellite navigation systems that the Redmi 10 uses to determine its current position. This works very quickly in the test, both indoors and outdoors, and an accuracy of up to one meter is achieved.

Accuracy remains high even in motion, making the Redmi 10 a very good navigation device when you're on the move. The Xiaomi smartphone tracked the route almost as accurately as the Garmin Edge 500 professional navigation device on a nearly 10-kilometer long test route. 

GPS Test: Summary
GPS Test: Summary
GPS Test: Lake
GPS Test: Lake
GPS Test: Turning point
GPS Test: Turning point

Telephone and call quality - VoLTE and VoWiFi

The Redmi 10 performs solidly in terms of call quality. Voices sound natural, and they remain intelligible in both directions even in hands-free mode. Phone calls can also be made via VoLTE and VoWiFi, provided that the network provider supports it.

Cameras - Quad-camera setup with 50 MP

Photo taken with the main camera
Photo taken with the main camera

The Xiaomi Redmi 10 is equipped with a quad-camera setup that takes up a lot of space on the back cover, making it look quite important. Unfortunately, the reality is somewhat different. The centerpiece of the quad-camera setup is the 50 MP main camera (f/1.8), which combines four neighboring pixels into one via pixel-binning and therefore takes 12.5 MP photos. However, you can also shoot with the full 50 MP in the "50M" mode.

As long as there's enough light, the main camera takes reasonably sharp and detailed pictures. However, they often lack a good amount of dynamics, which often makes the photographed colors look dull. The camera doesn't do a particularly good job with zoom shots, either. You can still get some details out of the subjects in low ambient light using Night Mode, but the overall low-light performance is weak. Due to the lack of image stabilization, videos are pretty shaky and, like with the selfie camera, they are limited to 1080p at 30 frames per second.

The uppermost and largest lens in the camera ensemble is an 8 MP wide-angle camera (f/2.2). It covers a 120° field of view and is activated as soon as you set the zoom factor to 0.5x. If a video is being recorded, however, it's no longer possible to switch between the two lenses. The wide-angle camera uses a slightly different white balance than the main camera and leaves us with a slightly better impression than the main camera. It takes solid pictures and doesn't distort at the edges of the picture as much as some other smartphone lenses.

The third and fourth cameras, the macro camera and the depth sensor, are rather superfluous. The latter because it only serves to create blur effects. And the macro camera, which can be activated in the photo options, can simply be left aside, since the digital zoom produces results that are at least as good. 

Photo taken with the main camera
Photo taken with the main camera
Photo taken with the wide-angle camera
Photo taken with the wide-angle camera
Photo taken with the selfie camera
Photo taken with the selfie camera
Photo taken with the main camera
Photo taken with the main camera

Image Comparison

Choose a scene and navigate within the first image. One click changes the position on touchscreens. One click on the zoomed-in image opens the original in a new window. The first image shows the scaled photograph of the test device.

Daylight-Scene 1Daylight-Scene 2Ultra-wide angle5x zoomLow-light photo

Under controlled lighting conditions, the main camera is certainly able to reproduce colors accurately, so that better quality photos should be possible through software optimizations. However, low ambient light (lower color chart at 1 lux) overstrains both the camera and the software. The camera can only capture dark gray tones more or less accurately. Furthermore, the test chart, which looked sharp in optimal lighting conditions, is only dimly visible here.

ColorChecker
5.7 ∆E
4.8 ∆E
7.5 ∆E
6.5 ∆E
6 ∆E
3.3 ∆E
6.7 ∆E
6.6 ∆E
4.7 ∆E
1.6 ∆E
4.4 ∆E
4.3 ∆E
6.5 ∆E
7.4 ∆E
4.5 ∆E
1.4 ∆E
2.7 ∆E
3 ∆E
2.9 ∆E
4.1 ∆E
6.7 ∆E
2.9 ∆E
3.4 ∆E
7.3 ∆E
ColorChecker Xiaomi Redmi 10: 4.79 ∆E min: 1.4 - max: 7.51 ∆E
ColorChecker
29.4 ∆E
54 ∆E
38.8 ∆E
36.3 ∆E
44.4 ∆E
62.8 ∆E
53.4 ∆E
35.2 ∆E
41.7 ∆E
27.7 ∆E
64.2 ∆E
63.4 ∆E
30.3 ∆E
47.7 ∆E
36.3 ∆E
76.3 ∆E
42.3 ∆E
43.4 ∆E
89.8 ∆E
70.7 ∆E
52 ∆E
36.5 ∆E
23.9 ∆E
13.5 ∆E
ColorChecker Xiaomi Redmi 10: 46.42 ∆E min: 13.46 - max: 89.8 ∆E

Accessories and warranty - Protective case included

Xiaomi includes a 22.5-watt power adapter with the Redmi 10, even though the smartphone can only be charged at a maximum of 18 watts. The box also contains a USB-C cable (Type-C to A), a SIM tool, a transparent protective case, a Quick Start guide, and a warranty card.

The Xiaomi Redmi 10 comes with a 12-month warranty.

Input devices and handling - 90 Hz display and a fast fingerprint scanner

The touchscreen can be used smoothly due to its 90 Hz refresh rate. The panel will also adapt automatically to the content being displayed. For example, the display is set to 45 Hz when a static image is shown, while 60 Hz is used for video streaming, and the full 90 Hz is used for gaming or scrolling.

The Redmi 10 can be unlocked biometrically in two ways. The first is with the fingerprint sensor that is integrated into the power button, which works quickly and reliably. The second method is the less secure 2D face scan, which delivers equally good authentication results in good ambient light.

Keyboard in landscape mode
Keyboard in landscape mode
Keyboard in portrait mode
Keyboard in portrait mode

Display - IPS panel with 1080p resolution

Subpixel grid
Subpixel grid

The Xiaomi Redmi 10's 6.5-inch IPS display has a resolution of 2400x1080 pixels (Full HD+) and a pixel density of 405 PPI. The display doesn't support HDR, but it doesn't come with pulse width modulation (PWM), either, which is good news. Since the IPS panel controls its brightness without the help of PWM, the Redmi 10 is also perfectly suited for users with sensitive eyes, who would otherwise be bothered by this effect.

The IPS panel achieves a good brightness of 518 cd/m² on average. With evenly distributed bright and dark image areas (APL50) instead of a pure white background, the brightness reaches up to 535 cd/m². The Redmi 10 achieves a maximum of 439 cd/m² when the brightness sensor is not enabled. At the lowest brightness setting, we measure 1.34 cd/m². 

506
cd/m²
540
cd/m²
507
cd/m²
508
cd/m²
542
cd/m²
515
cd/m²
503
cd/m²
529
cd/m²
513
cd/m²
Distribution of brightness
tested with X-Rite i1Pro 3
Maximum: 542 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 518.1 cd/m² Minimum: 1.34 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 93 %
Center on Battery: 542 cd/m²
Contrast: 2464:1 (Black: 0.22 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 3 | 0.5-29.43 Ø4.89
ΔE Greyscale 1.4 | 0.5-98 Ø5.1
93.4% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.27
Xiaomi Redmi 10
IPS, 2400x1080, 6.5"
Motorola Moto G50
IPS, 1600x720, 6.5"
Nokia G20
IPS, 1600x720, 6.5"
Oppo A16s
LCD, 1600x720, 6.5"
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
IPS, 2400x1080, 6.6"
Screen
-41%
-80%
-27%
-61%
Brightness middle
542
340
-37%
485
-11%
607
12%
415
-23%
Brightness
518
325
-37%
447
-14%
586
13%
378
-27%
Brightness Distribution
93
92
-1%
88
-5%
90
-3%
76
-18%
Black Level *
0.22
0.18
18%
0.44
-100%
0.52
-136%
0.26
-18%
Contrast
2464
1889
-23%
1102
-55%
1167
-53%
1596
-35%
Colorchecker dE 2000 *
3
4.75
-58%
5.75
-92%
3.1
-3%
5.41
-80%
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. *
6.7
7.53
-12%
10.53
-57%
6.7
-0%
9.77
-46%
Greyscale dE 2000 *
1.4
3.9
-179%
5.7
-307%
2
-43%
4.8
-243%
Gamma
2.27 97%
2.224 99%
2.095 105%
2.17 101%
2.348 94%
CCT
6450 101%
7384 88%
8070 81%
6806 96%
7748 84%

* ... smaller is better

Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.
Screen flickering / PWM not detected

In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 8619 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured.

The color reproduction of the Redmi 10 can be adjusted using three modes: "Vivid", "Saturated", and "Standard". In addition, the color temperature can be adjusted using a color wheel or the three presets "Standard", "Warm", and "Cool".

We get the most accurate color reproduction using the "Vivid" and "Warm" settings. In this case, the DeltaE deviations for colors and grayscales are within the ideal range (DeltaE ≤ 3), just like the color temperature of 6,450 K. The IPS panel also treats viewers with rich contrasts thanks to its low black level. 

Color accuracy (Vivid color scheme, Warm color temperature, sRGB target color space)
Color accuracy (Vivid color scheme, Warm color temperature, sRGB target color space)
Color space (Vivid color scheme, Warm color temperature, sRGB target color space)
Color space (Vivid color scheme, Warm color temperature, sRGB target color space)
Grayscales (Vivid color scheme, Warm color temperature, sRGB target color space)
Grayscales (Vivid color scheme, Warm color temperature, sRGB target color space)
Color saturation (Vivid color scheme, Warm color temperature, sRGB target color space)
Color saturation (Vivid color scheme, Warm color temperature, sRGB target color space)

Display Response Times

Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.
       Response Time Black to White
28.8 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 16.4 ms rise
↘ 12.4 ms fall
The screen shows relatively slow response rates in our tests and may be too slow for gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 74 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (20.9 ms).
       Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey
42 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 22.8 ms rise
↘ 19.2 ms fall
The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 65 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (32.7 ms).

Since the Xiaomi offers quite a bit of brightness, it should actually be easy to use outdoors. However, the IPS panel's viewing-angle stability, which is not very good, poses a few challenges for outdoor use. The smartphone should be held as perpendicular to the viewing direction as possible, because even tilting the screen by about 45° is enough for the display to become noticeably darker. However, the panel doesn't darken any further at flatter viewing angles.

Outdoor use (direct sunlight)
Outdoor use (direct sunlight)
Outdoor use (direct sunlight)
Outdoor use (direct sunlight)
Outdoor use (in the shade)
Outdoor use (in the shade)
Outdoor use (in the shade)
Outdoor use (in the shade)
Viewing angles
Viewing angles

Performance - Solid everyday performance with the MediaTek Helio G88

The Xiaomi Redmi 10 is powered by the mid-range MediaTek Helio G88 SoC. The octa-core CPU is manufactured in a 12 nm size, and it uses two fast ARM Cortex-A75 performance cores that run at up to 2 GHz. This is accompanied by six ARM Cortex-A55 power-saving cores (max 1.8 GHz). The ARM Mali-G52 serves as the GPU.

The MediaTek SoC is supported by 4 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, which makes for a largely smooth everyday performance. However, minor delays can occasionally occur in the otherwise smoothly animated MIUI during multitasking.

Our review shows that the Redmi 10 is one of the faster budget smartphones with its MediaTek Helio G88. There's no way to beat the Motorola Moto G50 with its Snapdragon 480 5G, but the Nokia G20 and the Oppo A16s, which are both equipped with the MediaTek Helio G35, are clearly beaten by the Xiaomi phone.

The Redmi 10 is just as fast in the synthetic benchmarks as its predecessor, the Redmi 9, which even scores slightly better in the browser benchmarks at times. However, this isn't noticeable in terms of browsing speeds. Websites load quickly and can be scrolled through briskly.

Geekbench 5.5
Single-Core (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
365 Points
Motorola Moto G50
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 4096
507 Points +39%
Nokia G20
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
170 Points -53%
Oppo A16s
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
176 Points -52%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
564 Points +55%
Xiaomi Redmi 9
Mediatek Helio G80, Mali-G52 MP2, 3072
363 Points -1%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (284 - 378, n=7)
356 Points -2%
Average of class Smartphone
  (139 - 2437, n=167, last 2 years)
1053 Points +188%
Multi-Core (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1265 Points
Motorola Moto G50
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 4096
1627 Points +29%
Nokia G20
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
607 Points -52%
Oppo A16s
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
965 Points -24%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
1712 Points +35%
Xiaomi Redmi 9
Mediatek Helio G80, Mali-G52 MP2, 3072
1281 Points +1%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (1132 - 1475, n=7)
1312 Points +4%
Average of class Smartphone
  (512 - 8816, n=167, last 2 years)
3532 Points +179%
Vulkan Score 5.5 (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1267 Points
Motorola Moto G50
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 4096
999 Points -21%
Oppo A16s
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
Points -100%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
1376 Points +9%
Xiaomi Redmi 9
Mediatek Helio G80, Mali-G52 MP2, 3072
1109 Points -12%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (1239 - 1267, n=2)
1253 Points -1%
Average of class Smartphone
  (457 - 22617, n=38, last 2 years)
9635 Points +660%
OpenCL Score (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1223 Points
Motorola Moto G50
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 4096
1048 Points -14%
Oppo A16s
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
Points -100%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
1392 Points +14%
Xiaomi Redmi 9
Mediatek Helio G80, Mali-G52 MP2, 3072
1124 Points -8%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (1209 - 1223, n=2)
1216 Points -1%
Average of class Smartphone
  (459 - 18571, n=39, last 2 years)
8828 Points +622%
PCMark for Android - Work 3.0 (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
8842 Points
Motorola Moto G50
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 4096
8351 Points -6%
Nokia G20
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
5297 Points -40%
Oppo A16s
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
5272 Points -40%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
7434 Points -16%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (6789 - 9802, n=7)
8567 Points -3%
Average of class Smartphone
  (4507 - 27169, n=191, last 2 years)
13514 Points +53%
3DMark
2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1817 Points
Motorola Moto G50
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 4096
3596 Points +98%
Nokia G20
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
574 Points -68%
Oppo A16s
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
850 Points -53%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
3357 Points +85%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  ()
1817 Points 0%
Average of class Smartphone
  (812 - 7285, n=24, last 2 years)
4138 Points +128%
2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Graphics (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1709 Points
Motorola Moto G50
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 4096
3767 Points +120%
Nokia G20
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
517 Points -70%
Oppo A16s
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
774 Points -55%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
3442 Points +101%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  ()
1709 Points 0%
Average of class Smartphone
  (756 - 9451, n=24, last 2 years)
4701 Points +175%
2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Physics (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
2336 Points
Motorola Moto G50
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 4096
3103 Points +33%
Nokia G20
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
937 Points -60%
Oppo A16s
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
1291 Points -45%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
3090 Points +32%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  ()
2336 Points 0%
Average of class Smartphone
  (1093 - 4349, n=24, last 2 years)
3218 Points +38%
2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Unlimited (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1833 Points
Motorola Moto G50
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 4096
3647 Points +99%
Nokia G20
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
599 Points -67%
Oppo A16s
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
928 Points -49%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
3565 Points +94%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  ()
1833 Points 0%
Average of class Smartphone
  (883 - 23024, n=64, last 2 years)
10606 Points +479%
2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Unlimited Graphics (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1713 Points
Motorola Moto G50
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 4096
3839 Points +124%
Nokia G20
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
541 Points -68%
Oppo A16s
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
853 Points -50%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
3619 Points +111%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  ()
1713 Points 0%
Average of class Smartphone
  (840 - 45492, n=64, last 2 years)
18643 Points +988%
2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Unlimited Physics (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
2426 Points
Motorola Moto G50
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 4096
3103 Points +28%
Nokia G20
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
954 Points -61%
Oppo A16s
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
1343 Points -45%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
3389 Points +40%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  ()
2426 Points 0%
Average of class Smartphone
  (1075 - 8749, n=64, last 2 years)
4849 Points +100%
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1394 Points
Motorola Moto G50
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 4096
2478 Points +78%
Nokia G20
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
341 Points -76%
Oppo A16s
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
486 Points -65%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
2360 Points +69%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (1354 - 1407, n=6)
1384 Points -1%
Average of class Smartphone
  (444 - 17553, n=60, last 2 years)
3104 Points +123%
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Graphics (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1250 Points
Motorola Moto G50
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 4096
2338 Points +87%
Nokia G20
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
289 Points -77%
Oppo A16s
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
412 Points -67%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
2217 Points +77%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (1183 - 1255, n=6)
1229 Points -2%
Average of class Smartphone
  (384 - 29890, n=60, last 2 years)
3304 Points +164%
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Physics (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
2339 Points
Motorola Moto G50
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 4096
3136 Points +34%
Nokia G20
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
933 Points -60%
Oppo A16s
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
1301 Points -44%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
3047 Points +30%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (2339 - 2734, n=6)
2490 Points +6%
Average of class Smartphone
  (982 - 7180, n=60, last 2 years)
3316 Points +42%
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1416 Points
Motorola Moto G50
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 4096
2563 Points +81%
Nokia G20
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
373 Points -74%
Oppo A16s
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
539 Points -62%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
2463 Points +74%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (1334 - 1453, n=7)
1392 Points -2%
Average of class Smartphone
  (508 - 23762, n=158, last 2 years)
8375 Points +491%
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Graphics (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1265 Points
Motorola Moto G50
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 4096
2447 Points +93%
Nokia G20
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
318 Points -75%
Oppo A16s
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
462 Points -63%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
2290 Points +81%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (1177 - 1277, n=7)
1233 Points -3%
Average of class Smartphone
  (453 - 40163, n=158, last 2 years)
12595 Points +896%
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Physics (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
2427 Points
Motorola Moto G50
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 4096
3076 Points +27%
Nokia G20
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
949 Points -61%
Oppo A16s
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
1304 Points -46%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
3350 Points +38%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (2012 - 2935, n=7)
2574 Points +6%
Average of class Smartphone
  (877 - 10632, n=158, last 2 years)
4849 Points +100%
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (Vulkan) Unlimited (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1396 Points
Motorola Moto G50
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 4096
2284 Points +64%
Nokia G20
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
426 Points -69%
Oppo A16s
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
Points -100%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
2244 Points +61%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (1387 - 1472, n=5)
1414 Points +1%
Average of class Smartphone
  (659 - 6635, n=65, last 2 years)
2871 Points +106%
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (Vulkan) Unlimited Graphics (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1264 Points
Motorola Moto G50
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 4096
2195 Points +74%
Nokia G20
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
349 Points -72%
Oppo A16s
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
Points -100%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
2141 Points +69%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (1228 - 1322, n=5)
1268 Points 0%
Average of class Smartphone
  (552 - 7971, n=65, last 2 years)
3108 Points +146%
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (Vulkan) Unlimited Physics (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
2203 Points
Motorola Moto G50
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 4096
2664 Points +21%
Nokia G20
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
1829 Points -17%
Oppo A16s
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
Points -100%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
2698 Points +22%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (2150 - 2545, n=5)
2377 Points +8%
Average of class Smartphone
  (2066 - 4198, n=65, last 2 years)
2718 Points +23%
Wild Life Score (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
712 Points
Motorola Moto G50
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 4096
986 Points +38%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
1094 Points +54%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (697 - 759, n=7)
727 Points +2%
Average of class Smartphone
  (270 - 13896, n=111, last 2 years)
2898 Points +307%
Wild Life Unlimited Score (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
721 Points
Motorola Moto G50
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 4096
974 Points +35%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
1074 Points +49%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (622 - 755, n=7)
721 Points 0%
Average of class Smartphone
  (271 - 26614, n=183, last 2 years)
8137 Points +1029%
Wild Life Extreme (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
182 Points
Motorola Moto G50
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 4096
290 Points +59%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
100 Points -45%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (179 - 191, n=7)
186.9 Points +3%
Average of class Smartphone
  (61 - 7094, n=189, last 2 years)
2235 Points +1128%
Wild Life Extreme Unlimited (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
181 Points
Motorola Moto G50
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 4096
284 Points +57%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
1073 Points +493%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (156 - 189, n=7)
180.3 Points 0%
Average of class Smartphone
  (62 - 7212, n=188, last 2 years)
2223 Points +1128%
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7
T-Rex Onscreen (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
42 fps
Motorola Moto G50
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 4096
84 fps +100%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
52 fps +24%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (34 - 42, n=5)
39.4 fps -6%
Average of class Smartphone
  (23 - 166, n=168, last 2 years)
87.2 fps +108%
1920x1080 T-Rex Offscreen (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
46 fps
Motorola Moto G50
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 4096
81 fps +76%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
61 fps +33%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (38 - 46, n=5)
44 fps -4%
Average of class Smartphone
  (22 - 791, n=168, last 2 years)
305 fps +563%
GFXBench 3.0
on screen Manhattan Onscreen OGL (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
18 fps
Motorola Moto G50
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 4096
66 fps +267%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
33 fps +83%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (18 - 24, n=5)
21.6 fps +20%
Average of class Smartphone
  (15 - 166, n=168, last 2 years)
76.5 fps +325%
1920x1080 1080p Manhattan Offscreen (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
25 fps
Motorola Moto G50
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 4096
41 fps +64%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
37 fps +48%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (21 - 26, n=5)
24.6 fps -2%
Average of class Smartphone
  (12 - 502, n=168, last 2 years)
180.5 fps +622%
GFXBench 3.1
on screen Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
13 fps
Motorola Moto G50
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 4096
53 fps +308%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
21 fps +62%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (13 - 15, n=5)
13.8 fps +6%
Average of class Smartphone
  (8.9 - 166, n=168, last 2 years)
67.3 fps +418%
1920x1080 Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
16 fps
Motorola Moto G50
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 4096
29 fps +81%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
24 fps +50%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (13 - 16, n=5)
15.4 fps -4%
Average of class Smartphone
  (8.3 - 365, n=168, last 2 years)
128.6 fps +704%
GFXBench
on screen Car Chase Onscreen (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
9.1 fps
Motorola Moto G50
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 4096
28 fps +208%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
11 fps +21%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (7.4 - 9.1, n=5)
8.18 fps -10%
Average of class Smartphone
  (5.1 - 154, n=169, last 2 years)
50.4 fps +454%
1920x1080 Car Chase Offscreen (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
9.6 fps
Motorola Moto G50
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 4096
16 fps +67%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
14 fps +46%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (8.7 - 10, n=5)
9.58 fps 0%
Average of class Smartphone
  (3.5 - 216, n=168, last 2 years)
77.3 fps +705%
on screen Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
9 fps
Motorola Moto G50
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 4096
30 fps +233%
Nokia G20
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
7.6 fps -16%
Oppo A16s
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
7.8 fps -13%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
13 fps +44%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (7.5 - 9, n=7)
8.14 fps -10%
Average of class Smartphone
  (5.5 - 166, n=200, last 2 years)
51.5 fps +472%
1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
9.7 fps
Motorola Moto G50
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 4096
17 fps +75%
Nokia G20
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
4.2 fps -57%
Oppo A16s
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
4.2 fps -57%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
15 fps +55%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (7.9 - 9.7, n=7)
9.03 fps -7%
Average of class Smartphone
  (3.4 - 321, n=200, last 2 years)
88.6 fps +813%
on screen Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
5.9 fps
Motorola Moto G50
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 4096
19 fps +222%
Nokia G20
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
4.8 fps -19%
Oppo A16s
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
5 fps -15%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
8.1 fps +37%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (4.7 - 5.9, n=7)
5.1 fps -14%
Average of class Smartphone
  (0.85 - 144, n=201, last 2 years)
39.8 fps +575%
2560x1440 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
3.5 fps
Motorola Moto G50
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 4096
6.4 fps +83%
Nokia G20
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
1.5 fps -57%
Oppo A16s
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 4096
1.5 fps -57%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
5.5 fps +57%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (3.1 - 3.5, n=7)
3.36 fps -4%
Average of class Smartphone
  (1.2 - 129, n=200, last 2 years)
35.4 fps +911%
Antutu v9 - Total Score (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G50
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 4096
286457 Points
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
287506 Points
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (259233 - 272388, n=2)
265811 Points
Average of class Smartphone
  (99654 - 2056989, n=89, last 2 years)
796289 Points
AnTuTu v8 - Total Score (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
185120 Points
Motorola Moto G50
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 4096
257336 Points +39%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
249843 Points +35%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  ()
185120 Points 0%
VRMark - Amber Room (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1238 Score
Xiaomi Redmi 9
Mediatek Helio G80, Mali-G52 MP2, 3072
1330 Score +7%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  ()
1238 Score 0%
Average of class Smartphone
  (2523 - 10071, n=4, last 2 years)
6397 Score +417%
AImark - Score v2.x (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
7120 Points
Motorola Moto G50
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 4096
4787 Points -33%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
8794 Points +24%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  ()
7120 Points 0%
Basemark GPU 1.2
1280x720 OpenGL Simple Offscreen (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
108 fps
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  ()
108 fps 0%
Average of class Smartphone
  (175.5 - 617, n=13, last 2 years)
310 fps +187%
1920x1080 OpenGL Medium Offscreen (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
19.03 fps
Xiaomi Redmi 9
Mediatek Helio G80, Mali-G52 MP2, 3072
18.65 (11.54min - 33.09max) fps -2%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (18.3 - 19, n=2)
18.6 fps -2%
Average of class Smartphone
  (9.08 - 382, n=64, last 2 years)
99.5 fps +423%
OpenGL Medium Native (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
16.73 fps
Xiaomi Redmi 9
Mediatek Helio G80, Mali-G52 MP2, 3072
16.41 (6.03min - 29.32max) fps -2%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (16.2 - 16.7, n=2)
16.5 fps -1%
Average of class Smartphone
  (9.3 - 284, n=61, last 2 years)
79.3 fps +374%
1280x720 Vulkan Simple Offscreen (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
104.8 fps
Xiaomi Redmi 9
Mediatek Helio G80, Mali-G52 MP2, 3072
fps -100%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (93.3 - 104.8, n=2)
99.1 fps -5%
Average of class Smartphone
  (70.3 - 1796, n=63, last 2 years)
456 fps +335%
1920x1080 Vulkan Medium Offscreen (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
17.7 fps
Xiaomi Redmi 9
Mediatek Helio G80, Mali-G52 MP2, 3072
17.43 (2.78min - 35.71max) fps -2%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (17.3 - 17.7, n=2)
17.5 fps -1%
Average of class Smartphone
  (8.75 - 355, n=63, last 2 years)
100 fps +465%
Vulkan Medium Native (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
15.7 fps
Xiaomi Redmi 9
Mediatek Helio G80, Mali-G52 MP2, 3072
15.76 (2.9min - 30.53max) fps 0%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (15.2 - 15.7, n=2)
15.4 fps -2%
Average of class Smartphone
  (10 - 303, n=63, last 2 years)
82.1 fps +423%
BaseMark OS II
Overall (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
2247 Points
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
3005 Points +34%
Xiaomi Redmi 9
Mediatek Helio G80, Mali-G52 MP2, 3072
2273 Points +1%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (2172 - 2396, n=4)
2287 Points +2%
Average of class Smartphone
  (1196 - 13729, n=157, last 2 years)
6521 Points +190%
System (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
4065 Points
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
6486 Points +60%
Xiaomi Redmi 9
Mediatek Helio G80, Mali-G52 MP2, 3072
4865 Points +20%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (3901 - 4695, n=4)
4282 Points +5%
Average of class Smartphone
  (2368 - 19891, n=157, last 2 years)
10336 Points +154%
Memory (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
3204 Points
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
4473 Points +40%
Xiaomi Redmi 9
Mediatek Helio G80, Mali-G52 MP2, 3072
2654 Points -17%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (2412 - 3358, n=4)
2958 Points -8%
Average of class Smartphone
  (962 - 18911, n=157, last 2 years)
7118 Points +122%
Graphics (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1878 Points
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
2398 Points +28%
Xiaomi Redmi 9
Mediatek Helio G80, Mali-G52 MP2, 3072
1759 Points -6%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (1878 - 1960, n=4)
1930 Points +3%
Average of class Smartphone
  (1017 - 58651, n=157, last 2 years)
18246 Points +872%
Web (sort by value)
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mediatek Helio G88, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1042 Points
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
1172 Points +12%
Xiaomi Redmi 9
Mediatek Helio G80, Mali-G52 MP2, 3072
1243 Points +19%
Average Mediatek Helio G88
  (1042 - 1161, n=4)
1113 Points +7%
Average of class Smartphone
  (841 - 2363, n=157, last 2 years)
1583 Points +52%
Jetstream 2 - Total Score
Average of class Smartphone (111.1 - 387, n=168, last 2 years)
128.2 Points +349%
Motorola Moto G50 (Chrome 91)
46.02 Points +61%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G (Chrome 92)
38.21 Points +34%
Average Mediatek Helio G88 (28.1 - 48, n=4)
35.1 Points +23%
Xiaomi Redmi 9 (Chrome 85)
30.52 Points +7%
Xiaomi Redmi 10 (Chrome 94.0.4606.85)
28.58 Points
JetStream 1.1 - Total Score
Motorola Moto G50 (Chrome 91)
78.6 Points +57%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G (Chrome 92)
78.4 Points +56%
Xiaomi Redmi 9 (Chrome 85)
54 Points +8%
Xiaomi Redmi 10 (Chrome 94.0.4606.85)
50.2 Points
Average Mediatek Helio G88 ()
50.2 Points 0%
Speedometer 2.0 - Result
Average of class Smartphone (15.2 - 569, n=149, last 2 years)
153.5 runs/min +529%
Motorola Moto G50 (Chome 91)
38.4 runs/min +57%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G (Chome 92)
37.2 runs/min +52%
Xiaomi Redmi 9 (Chrome 85)
28.1 runs/min +15%
Xiaomi Redmi 10 (Chrome 94.0.4606.85)
24.4 runs/min
Average Mediatek Helio G88 (20.6 - 27.5, n=3)
24.2 runs/min -1%
WebXPRT 3 - Overall
Average of class Smartphone (38 - 347, n=79, last 2 years)
153 Points +219%
Motorola Moto G50 (Chrome 91)
72 Points +50%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G (Chrome 92)
58 Points +21%
Xiaomi Redmi 10 (Chrome 94.0.4606.85)
48 Points
Average Mediatek Helio G88 (43 - 53, n=3)
48 Points 0%
Xiaomi Redmi 9
45 Points -6%
Octane V2 - Total Score
Average of class Smartphone (2228 - 100368, n=205, last 2 years)
40272 Points +279%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G (Chrome 92)
16870 Points +59%
Motorola Moto G50 (Chrome 91)
15861 Points +49%
Average Mediatek Helio G88 (7611 - 15102, n=7)
10721 Points +1%
Xiaomi Redmi 10 (Chrome 94.0.4606.85)
10625 Points
Xiaomi Redmi 9 (Chrome 85)
10432 Points -2%
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total
Average Mediatek Helio G88 (2743 - 5573, n=4)
4111 ms * -11%
Xiaomi Redmi 9 (Chrome 85)
4076 ms * -10%
Xiaomi Redmi 10 (Chrome 94.0.4606.85)
3706 ms *
Motorola Moto G50 (Chrome 91)
2694 ms * +27%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G (Chrome 92)
2543 ms * +31%
Average of class Smartphone (277 - 28190, n=165, last 2 years)
1486 ms * +60%

* ... smaller is better

The Redmi 10 uses a very fast type of eMMC storage for its smartphone class, which makes it have the shortest load times by far among the comparison devices. It's only surpassed by the Motorola Moto G50.

Xiaomi Redmi 10Motorola Moto G50Nokia G20Oppo A16sSamsung Galaxy A22 5GXiaomi Redmi 9Average 64 GB eMMC FlashAverage of class Smartphone
AndroBench 3-5
16%
-38%
-33%
0%
-33%
-31%
423%
Sequential Read 256KB
321.3
392
22%
256.1
-20%
289.2
-10%
300.5
-6%
289.9
-10%
Sequential Write 256KB
178
204.4
15%
139.3
-22%
168.4
-5%
210.3
18%
119.8
-33%
Random Read 4KB
100.7
89.2
-11%
63.5
-37%
45.32
-55%
118
17%
49.09
-51%
Random Write 4KB
95.8
131.7
37%
27.4
-71%
35.23
-63%
69.2
-28%
60.7
-37%

Games - The 90 Hz display doesn't provide any advantages

The Xiaomi Redmi 10 runs games quite smoothly, and it accompanies them with stereo sound, but it can hardly take advantage of its 90 Hz display. Only in graphically very simple games like Subway Surfers is 60 frames per second possible. The fact that there are still brief drops in frame rates here shows that the hardware is more or less already working at its limit. The FPS limit is even much lower in graphically demanding games like PUBG Mobile. The Redmi 10 still manages to display the popular shooter at a practically constant 30 FPS even in the HD/High setting.

We determined the frame rates with the Gamebench tool.

PUBG Mobile
PUBG Mobile
Subway Surfers
Subway Surfers
Armajet
Armajet
051015202530354045505560Tooltip
Xiaomi Redmi 10; Armajet; 1.61.6: Ø29.9 (28-31)
Xiaomi Redmi 10; PUBG Mobile; 1.6.0: Ø29.7 (26-31)
Xiaomi Redmi 10; Subway Surfers; 2.24.2: Ø59.5 (47-61)

Emissions - Stereo speakers as trump card

Temperature

The Redmi 10 produces much less waste heat than its predecessor, the Redmi 9. It only heats up to a maximum of 35.8 °C (~96 °F) during use (Redmi 9: 44.8 °C (~112 °F)); therefore, it only gets warm to the touch at most.

Even under continuous load, the smartphone hardly has to throttle its performance. We only observe a slightly higher degree of throttling in the GFXBench stress tests. 

GFXBench T-Rex battery test
GFXBench T-Rex battery test
GFXBench Manhattan battery test
GFXBench Manhattan battery test
Max. Load
 35.1 °C
95 F
34.7 °C
94 F
35.8 °C
96 F
 
 34.1 °C
93 F
34.1 °C
93 F
35.4 °C
96 F
 
 33.9 °C
93 F
33.2 °C
92 F
33.1 °C
92 F
 
Maximum: 35.8 °C = 96 F
Average: 34.4 °C = 94 F
32.1 °C
90 F
35 °C
95 F
33.9 °C
93 F
31.4 °C
89 F
33.6 °C
92 F
35.8 °C
96 F
31.2 °C
88 F
31.8 °C
89 F
34.3 °C
94 F
Maximum: 35.8 °C = 96 F
Average: 33.2 °C = 92 F
Power Supply (max.)  26.2 °C = 79 F | Room Temperature 22 °C = 72 F | Fluke t3000FC (calibrated) & Voltcraft IR-260
(±) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 34.4 °C / 94 F, compared to the average of 32.8 °C / 91 F for the devices in the class Smartphone.
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 35.8 °C / 96 F, compared to the average of 35.1 °C / 95 F, ranging from 21.9 to 63.7 °C for the class Smartphone.
(+) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 35.8 °C / 96 F, compared to the average of 33.9 °C / 93 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 30.5 °C / 87 F, compared to the device average of 32.8 °C / 91 F.

3DMark Wild Life Stress Test

3DMark
Wild Life Stress Test Stability
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
Mali-G57 MP2, Dimensity 700, 64 GB eMMC Flash
99 (1098min) % +1%
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mali-G52 MP2, Helio G88, 64 GB eMMC Flash
98.2 (4.26min) %
Wild Life Extreme Stress Test
Xiaomi Redmi 10
Mali-G52 MP2, Helio G88, 64 GB eMMC Flash
98.9 (1.09min) %
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
Mali-G57 MP2, Dimensity 700, 64 GB eMMC Flash
98.8 (316min) % 0%
00.20.40.70.91.11.31.51.722.22.42.62.833.33.53.73.94.1Tooltip
Xiaomi Redmi 10; Wild Life Extreme Stress Test; 1.0.5.1: Ø1.096 (1.09-1.102)
Xiaomi Redmi 10; Wild Life Stress Test Stability; 0.0.0.0: Ø4.32 (4.26-4.34)

Speakers

The Redmi 10 has a little ace up its sleeve with its stereo speakers, since producing sound from two sides is rather the exception and not the rule in low-budget smartphones. For example, the Motorola Moto G50 and the Samsung Galaxy A22 5G only have mono sound. However, the Redmi 10's two speakers aren't particularly powerful, which is due to the practically nonexistent bass.

External audio devices can be connected via Bluetooth 5.1 and a 3.5 mm audio jack. 

dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs203739.32525.629.83129.124.64023.423.95036.833.16328.425.78024.823.610022.426.812519.227.116016.940.920015.641.725013.847.631513.456.340013.362.950013.867.46301273.180012.773.1100012.274.112501374.8160013.776200013.278.1250013.480.631501381.7400013.377.8500013.676630013.374.1800013.872.51000013.769.6125001463.81600013.556.9SPL25.588.9N0.773.6median 13.5median 73.1Delta0.79.845.643.140.24033.43231.237.53540.727.524.720.119.819.619.317.222.615.931.912.438.71245.910.249.610.154.18.760.615.266.616.368.415.673.913.174.611.174.111.57411.772.914.171.114.465.617.763.616.567.716.769.718.174.117.573.218.854.927.183.50.854.2median 15.2median 66.62.712.9hearing rangehide median Pink NoiseXiaomi Redmi 10Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
Frequency diagram (checkboxes can be checked and unchecked to compare devices)
Xiaomi Redmi 10 audio analysis

(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (88.9 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 33% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (9.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 3.3% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (4.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 4.1% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (3.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (19.8% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 27% of all tested devices in this class were better, 8% similar, 65% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 36%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 47% of all tested devices were better, 7% similar, 46% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G audio analysis

(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (83.5 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 31.9% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (10% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 6.3% higher than median
(+) | mids are linear (6.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 3.8% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (5.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (24.6% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 56% of all tested devices in this class were better, 7% similar, 37% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 36%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 72% of all tested devices were better, 6% similar, 22% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%

Battery life - Fast charging at 18 watts

Energy consumption

Xiaomi includes a 22.5-watt power adapter with the Redmi 10, although the smartphone can only be charged at a maximum of 18 watts. In the test, it takes 2:39 hours to fully recharge the battery when it's completely drained.

Overall, the power consumption of the Redmi 10 doesn't show any issues. However, the smartphone isn't too frugal with its energy consumption in idle usage and under load.

Power Consumption
Off / Standbydarklight 0.07 / 0.15 Watt
Idledarkmidlight 0.53 / 2.01 / 2.02 Watt
Load midlight 4.11 / 5.76 Watt
 color bar
Key: min: dark, med: mid, max: light        Metrahit Energy
Xiaomi Redmi 10
5000 mAh
Motorola Moto G50
5000 mAh
Oppo A16s
5000 mAh
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
5000 mAh
Average Mediatek Helio G88
 
Average of class Smartphone
 
Power Consumption
-2%
19%
-2%
-36%
-32%
Idle Minimum *
0.53
0.9
-70%
0.44
17%
0.9
-70%
1.11 ?(0.53 - 1.8, n=3)
-109%
Idle Average *
2.01
1.5
25%
1.67
17%
1.3
35%
1.803 ?(1.2 - 2.2, n=3)
10%
Idle Maximum *
2.02
1.9
6%
1.68
17%
1.7
16%
2.14 ?(1.5 - 2.9, n=3)
-6%
Load Average *
4.11
3.5
15%
2.91
29%
3.8
8%
Load Maximum *
5.76
4.9
15%
4.95
14%
5.8
-1%
8.69 ?(5.76 - 11.4, n=3)
-51%

* ... smaller is better

Energy consumption: Geekbench (150 cd/m²)