In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi MI Note 10 and Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation). Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Xiaomi MI Note 10 | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2296 | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 157.8 mm | 138.4 mm | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has greater height than Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation). |
| Width | 74.2 mm | 67.3 mm | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has greater width than Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation). |
| Depth | 9.67 mm | 7.3 mm | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) is narrower than Xiaomi MI Note 10. |
| Weight | 208 g | 148 g | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) is lighter than Xiaomi MI Note 10. |
| Body Colour | Midnight black | Glacier White | Aurora green | White | Black | Red | |
| Body Material | - | Aluminium, glass | |
| Protection | - | Dustproof, water-resistant, splash-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IEC 60529 IP67 | |
| Repairability Index | - | 6 (out of 10) | |
| SAR Value | 1.392 W/kg (body), 1.107 W/kg (head), 2.304 W/kg (limb) | 0.99 W/kg (body), 0.98 W/kg (head) | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Xiaomi MI Note 10 | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) |
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| Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | AMOLED | Retina HD display with IPS technology | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.47" | 4.7" | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has larger screen size than Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation). |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2340 x 1080 pixels | 1334 x 750 pixels | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has better screen resolution than Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation). |
| Display Format | Full HD+ | - | |
| Pixel Density | 398 ppi | 326 ppi | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has better pixel density than Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation). |
| Max Brightness | 600 cd/m² | 625 cd/m² | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) has better display brightness than Xiaomi MI Note 10. |
| Contrast Ratio | 400000:1 | 1400:1 | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has better display contrast ratio than Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation). |
| HDR | Yes | - | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has HDR. |
| HDR Technology | HDR10 | - | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | Sunshine mode 2.0 | Dolby Vision | |
| Display Features | 3D curved glass, Colour temperature adjustment, night mode, DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut, Reading mode 2.0 | Display Zoom, Reachability (screen shifting), True Tone display, Wide colour display (P3), Dark mode, Haptic touch | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating |
| PROCESSOR | Xiaomi MI Note 10 | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | Apple A13 Bionic | |
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| Clock Speed | 2.2 GHz | - | |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | - | |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 618 | - |
| MEMORY | Xiaomi MI Note 10 | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) |
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| RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB | - | |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 64 GB | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has more internal memory than Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation). |
| CAMERA | Xiaomi MI Note 10 | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 5 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 108 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has better camera resolution than Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation). |
| Sensor Size | 1/1.33" | - | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.69 | F/1.8 | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has better lens aperture than Xiaomi MI Note 10. |
| Lens Construction | - | 6-element | |
| Field of View (FoV) | 82 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size | 0.8 μm | - | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 5x | |
| Special Effects | HDR | Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High‑Key Mono | |
| HDR Mode | - | Smart HDR | |
| Camera Modes | Burst mode, Panorama, Pro mode, AI Beautify, Smart ultra-wide angle mode, Photo timer, Custom watermark, Full body portrait mode, Moon mode, AI smart slimming, Night Mode 2.0, Vlog mode | Burst mode, Panorama, Live Photos, Timelapse video, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting, wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | - | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has face detection. |
| Light Source | Flash | True Tone LED flash | |
| Still Image Resolutions | 12032 x 9024 | - | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 24 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Dynamic photos, 4-in-1 Super Pixel, AI scene detection, AI studio lighting, 960 fps Smart audio pairing, AI lens flare, Portrait mode background blur adjustment, Ultra wide-angle edge distortion correction, Group photo face correction, Portrait mode background blurring, Motion tracking, Steady handheld night photography, levelling, AI rear penta camera, AI high-resolution photos, short video editing, Contrast detection focus | Sapphire crystal lens cover, Cinematic video stabilisation, Focus Pixels, Cinematic video stabilisation, Playback zoom, geotagging, Stereo Recording, Continuous autofocus video, 8MP still photos recording 4K video, Time‑lapse video with stabilisation, Slow Sync, Advanced red-eye correction, Optical image stabilization for video, Extended dynamic range for video, HEIF image capture, Digital zoom up to 3x for video, QuickTake video |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | - | |
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| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.0 | - | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1.4 μm | - | |
| Optical Zoom | 2x | - | |
| Camera Functions (2nd Camera) | Potrait camera | - |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 20 Megapixel | - | |
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| Sensor Size (3rd Camera) | 1/3" | - | |
| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.2 | - | |
| Lens Element Qty (3rd Camera) | 5-element | - | |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | 117 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | 1.12 μm | - | |
| Camera Features (3rd Camera) | Autofocus | - |
| FOURTH CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | 5 Megapixel | - | |
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| Lens Type (4th Camera) | Telephoto lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | F/2.0 | - | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has optical stabilisation of the fourth camera. |
| Digital Zoom | 50x | - | |
| Hybrid Zoom | 10x | - |
| FIFTH CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (5th Camera) | 2 Megapixel | - | |
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| Pixel Size (5th Camera) | 1.75 μm | - | |
| Camera Functions (5th Camera) | Macro camera | - | |
| Camera Features (5th Camera) | Autofocus | - |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 32 Megapixel | 7 Megapixel | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has better front camera resolution than Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation). |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.2 | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has better front lens aperture than Xiaomi MI Note 10. |
| Pixel Size (Front) | 1.6 μm | - | |
| Special Effects (Front) | HDR, Magic mirror | Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High‑Key Mono | |
| HDR Mode (Front) | - | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Selfie panorama, AI Beautify | Burst mode, Live Photos, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting, wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | - | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has face detection. |
| Light Source (Front) | - | Retina Flash | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | 1280 x 720 (720p), 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Front) | AI portrait mode, age recognition, 4-in-1 Super Pixel technology, AI scene detection, AI studio lighting, Eye light, AI feature adjustment, Palm shutter, AI silhouette detection, wide-angle distortion correction, camera display brightness correction | Auto image stabilisation, Cinematic video stabilisation, QuickTake video |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Xiaomi MI Note 10 | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 5260 mAh | - | |
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| Recharge Time (Charging Time) | 65 min | - | |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Run Time Details | - | Playback (audio): up to 40 hrs Playback (video): up to 13 hrs Playback (streamed video): up to 8 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
| CELLULAR | Xiaomi MI Note 10 | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | - | iOS 13 | |
| User Interface | MIUI 11 | - | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri | |
| Payment Technology | Google Pay | Apple Pay | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Xiaomi MI Note 10 | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, DC-HSDPA, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi, LAA | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19 | - | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | - | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 11, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 21, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42, Band 46, Band 48, Band 66 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 1500, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1500 upper, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500, TDD 5150, TDD 3600, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11ax | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Xiaomi MI Note 10 | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, apt-X, LDAC, apt-X HD | Audible, MP3, FLAC, Apple Lossless, AC-3, AAC-LC, LPCM, HE-AAC, Audible AAX, Audible AAX+, protected AAC, EAC3, HE-AAC v2 | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, VC-1, XviD, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V, HEVC, VP8, VP9 | M-JPEG, H.264, HEVC, MPEG-4 Part 2 | |
| Sound Enhancements | Hi-Fi Sound support, Hi-Res audio | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Digital sound | |
| Video Enhancements | - | HDR10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | |
| Audio Amplifier | Smart PA | - |
| FEATURES | Xiaomi MI Note 10 | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, barometer | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | Infrared remote control, Fast Charging, Gaming Toolbox 2.0, Mi Share | FaceTime, AirPrint wireless printing, iCloud Photo Sharing, AirDrop function, MIMO technology, Wi-Fi Calling, iBeacon microlocation, CarPlay function, QuickType keyboard, HomeKit, Apple TV support (2nd or later), Fast Charging, AirPlay Mirroring, Third‑generation Neural Engine, Audio Sharing |
| OTHERS | Xiaomi MI Note 10 | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) |
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| Included Accessories | Protective cover, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, 30W fast charger | Lightning to USB-C cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification | IEC 60529 IP67, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1 m | |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 35 °C | |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | 0 °C | |
| Humidity Range Operating | - | 5 - 95% (non-condensing) |
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