Xiaomi Redmi 10A vs Xiaomi Redmi 9A

Compared 2 smartphones : Xiaomi Redmi 10A Manufactured in March, 2022, with display 6.53 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G25, vs Xiaomi Redmi 9A, Manufactured in August, 2020 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G25. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi 10A
  • Includes charger
  • Fingerprint scanner
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi 9A

    Versions

    Available versions and configurations
    Memory Options - 2/32 GB
    - 3/32 GB
    - 3/64 GB
    - 4/64 GB
    - 4/128 GB
    - 6/128 GB
    - 2/32 GB
    - 3/32 GB
    - 4/64 GB
    - 4/128 GB
    - 6/128 GB

    Review

    Key Specs Xiaomi Redmi 10A and Xiaomi Redmi 9A
    Display
    Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
    Camera
    Main & front camera tests
    Performance
    App & system performance
    Games
    3D gaming performance
    Battery
    Battery life, charging speed & type
    Connectivity
    Connectivity features
    NanoReview Score
    Overall score by NanoReview
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    Tests & specs

    Specs & test comparison

    Display

    Display quality comparison
    Type TFT LCD IPS LCD
    Size 6.53 in 6.53 in
    Resolution 720x1600 pixels 720x1600 pixels
    Aspect ratio 20:9 20:9
    Pixel density 269 ppi 269 ppi
    Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz
    Adaptive refresh rate No No
    Max brightness 400 nits 400 nits
    HDR support No No
    Screen-to-body ratio 81.1 % 81.1 %
    Display test
    Peak brightness (auto)
    Xiaomi Redmi 10A
    n/a
    Xiaomi Redmi 9A
    434 nits
    sRGB gamutn/a92.9 %
    Response timen/a40 ms
    Contrastn/a1318:1

    Design & Build

    Design and ergonomics comparison
    Height 164.9 mm (6.49 in) 164.9 mm (6.49 in)
    Width 77 mm (3.03 in) 77 mm (3.03 in)
    Thickness 9 mm (0.35 in) 9 mm (0.35 in)
    Weight 194 g (6.84 oz) 194 g (6.84 oz)
    Water resistance No No
    Back panel Plastic Plastic
    Frame Plastic Plastic
    Colors - Silver
    - Gray
    - Blue
    - Gray
    - Blue
    - Green
    Fingerprint sensor Yes rear No
    Screen-to-body ratio
    Xiaomi Redmi 10A
    81.1 %
    Xiaomi Redmi 9A
    81.1 %

    Performance

    Testing Xiaomi Redmi 10A and Xiaomi Redmi 9A In benchmarks
    Processor
    Chipset MediaTek Helio G25 MediaTek Helio G25
    Max Frequency 2000 MHz 2000 MHz
    CPU Cores 8 (4 + 4) 8 (4 + 4)
    Architecture - 4/1.5 (Cortex-A53)
    - 4/2 (Cortex-A53)
    - 4/1.5 (Cortex-A53)
    - 4/2 (Cortex-A53)
    Process TSMC TSMC
    Transistor Size 12 nm 12 nm
    Neural Processor No No
    Graphics PowerVR GE8320 PowerVR GE8320
    GPU Cores 32 32
    GPU Frequency 650 MHz 650 MHz
    FLOPS 41.8 GFLOPS 41.8 GFLOPS
    GeekBench v6
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
    Xiaomi Redmi 10A
    472
    Xiaomi Redmi 9A
    472
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
    Xiaomi Redmi 10A
    1524
    Xiaomi Redmi 9A
    1524
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)472472
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)15241524
    AnTuTu 10
    AnTuTu 10
    Xiaomi Redmi 10A
    154633
    Xiaomi Redmi 9A
    125125
    CPU5529450728
    GPU1126316844
    Memory4296628611
    UX4511028942
    NanoReview Score154633125125

    Memory

    RAM
    RAM Size - 2 GB
    - 3 GB
    - 4 GB
    - 6 GB
    - 2 GB
    - 4 GB
    - 6 GB
    Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
    Memory Frequency n/a 1600 MHz
    Channels 2 2
    Storage
    Storage Capacity- 32 GB
    - 64 GB
    - 128 GB
    - 32 GB
    - 64 GB
    - 128 GB
    Storage TypeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
    Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

    Software

    OS Android 11 Android 10 (Upgradeable to Android 11)
    OS Size n/a 11 GB
    UI Skin MIUI 12.5 MIUI 12.5 Enhanced

    Battery

    Volume 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
    Max Charging Power 10 W 10 W
    Battery Type Li-ion Li-Po
    Removable No No
    Wireless Charging No No
    Reverse Charging No No
    Fast Charging No No
    Full Charge Time 3:25 h 2:55 h
    Battery Life Test
    Battery Life
    Xiaomi Redmi 10A
    n/a
    Xiaomi Redmi 9A
    24:07
    Web Browsingn/a10:08 h
    Video Playbackn/a13:37 h
    Gamesn/a05:37 h
    Standby Moden/a118 h

    Main camera

    Matrix 13 MP 13 MP
    Photo resolution 4128x3096 pixels 4128x3096 pixels
    Zoom Digital Digital
    Flash LED LED
    Stabilization Digital Digital
    8K Recording No No
    4K Recording No No
    1080p Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
    Slow Motion No No
    Lenses count Standard: 13 MP
    Depth: 2 MP
    Standard: 13 MP
    Features Bokeh effect
    Main lens
    Matrix13 MP13 MP
    Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
    Focal lengthn/a28 mm
    Pixel size1 μm1 μm
    AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
    StabilizationDigitalDigital

    Front camera

    Matrix 5 MP 5 MP
    Photo resolution 2560x1960 pixels 2560x1960 pixels
    Aperture f/2.2 f/2.2
    Sensor CMOS CMOS
    Pixel size n/a 1.12 μm
    Autofocus No No
    Stabilization Digital Digital
    Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
    TOF 3D sensor No No

    Connectivity

    Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 a/b/g/n) Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 a/b/g/n)
    Wi-Fi features - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display
    Bluetooth version 5 5
    Bluetooth features LE, HID, A2DP LE, HID, A2DP
    USB type Micro USB Micro USB
    USB version 2 2
    USB features - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG
    GPS - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo
    - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo
    NFC* No No
    Infrared Port No No
    Connectivity
    SIM Count*22
    SIM TypeNanoNano
    SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
    eSIM Support *NoNo
    Hybrid Slotn/aNo
    2G BandsGSM 850 900 1800 1900 MHzGSM B2/3/5/8
    3G BandsWCDMA: B1/2/4/5/8WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8
    LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28/B38/B40/B41)LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28)
    LTE category44
    5G SupportNoNo

    Sound

    Speakers Mono Mono
    3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
    FM Radio Yes Yes
    Dolby Atmos No No
    Speaker Test
    Max Volume
    Xiaomi Redmi 10A
    n/a
    Xiaomi Redmi 9A
    76.5 dB

    Other

    Class Budget Budget
    Announced March, 2022 yr June, 2020 yr
    Release Date March, 2022 yr August, 2020 yr
    Launch Price ($) 100 100
    Sensors - Proximity Sensor
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Proximity Sensor
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    Charger Included Yes 10 W n/a
    * Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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