In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi MI Note 10 and Sony XPERIA 10 III. 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 | Sony XPERIA 10 III |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 157.8 mm | 154 mm | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has greater height than Sony XPERIA 10 III. |
Width | 74.2 mm | 68 mm | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has greater width than Sony XPERIA 10 III. |
Depth | 9.67 mm | 8.3 mm | Sony XPERIA 10 III is narrower than Xiaomi MI Note 10. |
Weight | 208 g | 169 g | Sony XPERIA 10 III is lighter than Xiaomi MI Note 10. |
Body Colour | Midnight black | Glacier White | Aurora green | Black | Blue | White | |
Body Material | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | |
Protection | - | Dustproof, water-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Sony XPERIA 10 III is waterproof. |
IP rating | - | IPX8, IPX5, IP6X | |
SAR Value | 1.392 W/kg (body), 1.107 W/kg (head), 2.304 W/kg (limb) | 1.1 W/kg | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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 | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | Xiaomi MI Note 10 | Sony XPERIA 10 III |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | AMOLED | OLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.47" | 6" | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA 10 III. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2520 x 1080 pixels | Sony XPERIA 10 III has better screen resolution than Xiaomi MI Note 10. |
Display Format | Full HD+ | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 398 ppi | - | |
Aspect Ratio | - | 21:9 | |
Max Brightness | 600 cd/m² | - | |
Contrast Ratio | 400000:1 | - | |
HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
HDR Technology | HDR10 | - | |
Display Enhancement Technology | Sunshine mode 2.0 | - | |
Display Refresh Rate | - | 60 Hz | |
Touch Sampling Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
Display Features | 3D curved glass, Colour temperature adjustment, night mode, DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut, Reading mode 2.0 | DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut, Dark mode, 10 bit tonal gradation, Triluminous display | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | Xiaomi MI Note 10 | Sony XPERIA 10 III |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 5G | |
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Clock Speed | 2.2 GHz | - | |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | - | |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 618 | - |
MEMORY | Xiaomi MI Note 10 | Sony XPERIA 10 III |
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RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB | 6 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 128 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
Memory Interface | - | UFS | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | - | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
CAMERA | Xiaomi MI Note 10 | Sony XPERIA 10 III |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 5 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 108 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has better camera resolution than Sony XPERIA 10 III. |
Sensor Size | 1/1.33" | 1/2.8" | Sony XPERIA 10 III has better camera sensor size than Xiaomi MI Note 10. |
Sensor Type | - | Exmor RS CMOS | |
Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.69 | F/1.8 | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has better lens aperture than Xiaomi MI Note 10. |
Field of View (FoV) | 82 degree(s) | 75 degree(s) | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has larger lens field of view than Sony XPERIA 10 III. |
Pixel Size | 0.8 μm | - | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | - | 27 mm | |
Special Effects | HDR | HDR, Bokeh effect | |
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 | Panorama, night mode, SteadyShot, manual mode, Food | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | - | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has face detection. |
Light Source | Flash | 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 | Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 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 | Superior Auto, QR-code scanner, Stereo Recording, up to 10fps AF/AE, 10x Hybrid Zoom |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has better second camera resolution than Sony XPERIA 10 III. |
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Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/4" | |
Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.0 | F/2.4 | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has better second camera lens aperture than Xiaomi MI Note 10. |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 45 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1.4 μm | - | |
Minimum Focal Length (2nd Camera) | - | 54 mm | |
Optical Zoom | 2x | - | |
Camera Functions (2nd Camera) | Potrait camera | - |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 20 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has higher resolution third camera than Sony XPERIA 10 III. |
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Sensor Size (3rd Camera) | 1/3" | 1/4" | Sony XPERIA 10 III has better third camera sensor size than Xiaomi MI Note 10. |
Lens Type (3rd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.2 | F/2.2 | Both phones have the same lens aperture of the third camera. |
Lens Element Qty (3rd Camera) | 5-element | - | |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | 117 degree(s) | 120 degree(s) | Sony XPERIA 10 III has larger third camera lens field of view than Xiaomi MI Note 10. |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | 1.12 μm | - | |
Minimum Focal Length (3rd Camera) | - | 16 mm | |
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 | 8 Megapixel | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has better front camera resolution than Sony XPERIA 10 III. |
Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/4" | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.0 | Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture. |
Field of View (Front) | - | 78 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (Front) | 1.6 μm | - | |
Special Effects (Front) | HDR, Magic mirror | HDR | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Selfie panorama, AI Beautify | SteadyShot, manual mode, Selfie portrait | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | Smile shutter | Both phones have face detection. |
Light Source (Front) | - | Display flash | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) 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 | Hand Shutter |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Xiaomi MI Note 10 | Sony XPERIA 10 III |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 5260 mAh | 4500 mAh | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA 10 III. |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Xperia-Adaptive Charging | Sony XPERIA 10 III has fast charging technology. |
Recharge Time (Charging Time) | 65 min | - | |
Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
CELLULAR | Xiaomi MI Note 10 | Sony XPERIA 10 III |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Sony XPERIA 10 III has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | - | Android 11 | |
User Interface | MIUI 11 | - | |
Payment Technology | Google Pay | - | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Xiaomi MI Note 10 | Sony XPERIA 10 III |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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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 | Band 1, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | 2100, 1700, 850, 900 | |
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 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | |
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 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n7, n8, n28, n77, n78 | |
5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Modem | - | Snapdragon X51 5G | |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | Xiaomi MI Note 10 | Sony XPERIA 10 III |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, apt-X, LDAC, apt-X HD | PCM, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, DSD, LDAC, ALAC, OPUS, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, Vorbis, AAC-ELD | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, VC-1, XviD, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V, HEVC, VP8, VP9 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, VP8, VP9, H.265, AV1 | |
Sound Enhancements | Hi-Fi Sound support, Hi-Res audio | Hi-Res audio, Qualcomm aptX HD audio, DSEE Ultimate, Hi-Res audio wireless | |
Audio Amplifier | Smart PA | - |
FEATURES | Xiaomi MI Note 10 | Sony XPERIA 10 III |
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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 | - | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | Infrared remote control, Fast Charging, Gaming Toolbox 2.0, Mi Share | Text-to-Speech (text recognition), multitasking, Battery Care, Fast Charging, One Hand Mode, STAMINA Mode, TalkBack, Google Cast | |
Android Enterprise Recommended | - | Yes |
OTHERS | Xiaomi MI Note 10 | Sony XPERIA 10 III |
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Included Accessories | Protective cover, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, 30W fast charger | - | |
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Compliant Standards | TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification | IPX5, IPX8, IP6X |