Redmi Note 10 series LIVE UPDATES: Redmi Note 10 Pro Max, Redmi Note 10 Pro and Redmi Note 10 launched in India. Redmi Note 10 Series Price in India, Specifications Launch: Xiaomi has launched its much-anticipated Redmi Note 10 series in India. The event was live streamed on Xiaomi’s YouTube channel. The Redmi Note 10 will start at Rs 11,999, the Redmi Note 10 Pro will start at Rs 15,999 while the Pro Max will start at Rs 18,999. The most expensive Redmi Note 10 Pro Max variant will cost Rs 21,999 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB version.
The Redmi Note 10 Pro Max features the Samsung ISOCELL HM2 108MP sensor and a 5MP SuperMacro camera on the rear. The new Pro Max also gets new camera software features as such as an improved Night Mode 2.0, Long Exposure modes, Magic Clone mode, video pro mode and Dual Video mode as well.
The Redmi Note 10 Pro Max also gets a display with 120 Hz refresh rate and this is an AMOLED display. The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G processor with a maximum of 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. It has a 5020 mAh battery and 33 W fast charging. It also has dual stereo speakers. The regular Redmi Note 10 Pro has most of the same specifications as the Pro Max, but it comes with a 64MP camera setup at the back.
The Redmi Note 10 will be equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 processor, 6.43-inch AMOLED display and a 5,000 mAh battery with support for 33W fast-charging. All three phones runs Android 11 and MIUI 12 on top. All three can be upgrade to MIUI 12.5.
For those who missed it, here is a quick look at the prices of all the variants
Redmi Note 10 Pro Max: Sale is March 18
Redmi Note 10 Pro: Sale is March 17
Redmi Note 10: Sale is March 16
The Redmi Note 10 Pro Max's highest variant which has 8GB RAM and 128GB storage will cost Rs 21,999. This actually makes it the same price as the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage version of the Mi 10i, which is a 5G ready smartphone from the brand. In fact, the base variant of the Mi 10i starts at Rs 20,999. The Mi 10i also has a 108MP camera phone.
Here is a look what the Redmi Note 10 series looks like. The Redmi Note 10 series includes three phones; The regular Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro, and Pro Max. The Pro Max is also the most expensive Redmi Note 10 phone that the company has launched till date.
Redmi Note 10 Pro Max will start at Rs 18,999 for the 6GB RAM + 64GB version, 6GB RAM+ 128GB at Rs 19,999 and 8GB RAM and 128GB version at Rs 21,999. First sale from 18th March.
Redmi Note 10 Pro will start at 6GB RAM and 64GB at Rs 15,999, 6GB RAM + 128GB at Rs 16,999 and 8GB RAM and 128GB at Rs 18,999. First sale from March 17.
Redmi Note 10 will start at 4GB RAM and 64GB at Rs 11,999 and 6GB RAM + 128GB RAM at Rs 13,999. First sale from March 16.
All three phones will be on Mi.com, Amazon India and later to Mi stores and retail partners.
The camera on the Redmi Note 10 is 48MP main camera with Sony IM582 sensor, 8MP ultra-wide camera, 2MP macro lens and 2MP depth sensor for portrait shots. It will also get Night Mode 2.0. The selfie camera is 13MP.
The Redmi Note 10 gets a 5000 mAh battery with 33W fast charging as well. Xiaomi says users can get from 0 to 100 per cent in just 74 minutes with the in-box charger.
The phone runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 processor. It will have a maximum of 6GB RAM and 128GB storage and a dedicated microSD slot just like the Pro and Pro Max. The phone also runs MIUI 12 based on Android 11. This will also get upgrade to MIUI 12.5.
Redmi Note 10 also gets a 6.43-inch Super AMOLED display with Full HD resolution with a peak brightness of 1100 nits. But it does not get the high refresh rate of the Pro series. It also has a 360-degree ambient light sensor on the front, IR blaster, it comes with the fingerprint sensor on the side and includes dual stereo speakers as well.
Redmi Note 10 Pro has been announced next. The specifications are the same as the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max except for the camera. Unlike the 108MP camera on the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max, the Pro version gets the 64MP+ 8MP + 5MP and 2MP camera at the back. All other specifications are same.
The phone runs Android 11 based on MIUI 12 and will be upgraded to MIUI 12.5. Xiaomi says it will let users uninstall apps which are pre-installed on the phone once MIUI 12.5 is rolled out. The phone has a 5020 battery and 33 W fast charging. The fast charger is being bundled in the box. The phone has Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the front, and a 360-degree ambient light sensor. It is also splash-proof. It comes with IR blaster as well.
The Redmi Note 10 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G processor. It is built on the 8nm technology. It is one of the latest 700 series processor from Qualcomm. It come with a host of Qualcomm's elite gaming support and includes support for true HDR gaming as well.
The new phones come with an Evol design, instead of the Aura design seen on previous versions. The Redmi Note 10 Pro Max comes in three new premium colours: Vintage Bronze, Glacier Blue and Dark Night. This phone has a frosted glass back design. Xiaomi says it is non-slippery. The fingerprint sensor is on the side. Xiaomi has added a double-tap gesture into the power button as well for customised actions.
The Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is not too bulky; it is only 8.1 mm in thickness and thinner than the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max. The phone also comes with dual speakers and Hi-Res Audio support.
The display is 6.67-inches in size and this is a Super AMOLED display, and it comes with 120 Hz refresh rate. It also comes with 1200 nits of maximum brightness and support for HDR 10 content. This is a full HD display with 2400 x 1080 resolution.
The camera come with NightMode 2.0 from Xiaomi for an improved low-light performance. It also comes with a VLOG mode for those who need to create video content. It also comes with the clone mode seen on the Mi smartphones. Xiaomi is also adding the long exposure mode on the Pro Max device. There's also a Pro mode for videos offering more controls for video recording.
Xiaomi is also adding Dual Video mode on the phone where one can use the rear and front camera at the same time to record video. The front camera is 16MP and Redmi says this is the smallest punch hole camera on a display.
The Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is launched first. It has a 108MP camera at the back coupled with a 5MP macro sensor. It has an ultra-wide sensor as well which is 8MP and a 2MP depth sensor at the back. The HM2 sensor from Samsung is 15 percent thinner than the previous one, according to Xiaomi. It also promises better quality image, 9-in-1 pixel binning technology, and better colour reproduction. It allows fast image capturing and better low-light images as well.
Xiaomi's Redmi Note series remains a big seller for the company. Xiaomi says it has sold more than 200 million units of Redmi Note phones till date.
Xiaomi is also giving away some Redmi Note 10 Pro Max phones for those who are watchin the livestream. Users can answer questions correctly to win the phones.
Xiaomi is planning to donate smartphones to children across in India. Manu Kumar Jain says users can donate old phones at their Mi Home stores, and they will give these phones to children who need devices for education.
The launch event will start now. The event is being hosted on Xiaomi's YouTube channel
Xiaomi has confirmed that the Redmi Note 10 series will come with AMOLED displays, and a 120 Hz refresh rate. But it is not clear if all three phones will have the same AMOLED and high refresh rate. The 108MP camera is also confirmed. Xiaomi is also upgrading the macro camera to 5MP on the new phones.
It looks like 5G is unlikely to make an appearance on Redmi's Note 10 series. While rival Realme has introduced 5G on its Narzo 30 Pro device, which is priced under Rs 20,000, Redmi appears to be going for a more wait and watch approach with 5G. It might make sense. After all 5G is yet to officially make it to the Indian market and it will be at least two years before it starts rolling here.