Last year I left a review on the mi9 which I gave 5 stars. so after having a go with the mi10 thought I would follow that one up (Since them I have owned a pixel 3xl oneplus 7t and Huawei p30. Nothing wrong with the mi9 just like trying new phones :D, so will use them as some comparisons)
Thought I would break this out into a few bullet points with some comments.
-Build quality maybe not people's first 'go to' in a world of 100+ megapixels and performance benchmarks , but think I have to comment on this first. The build quality is absolutely fantastic. It really does stand with the best, I have owned pretty much every main line if Xiaomi from the mi4, and always felt a bit 'buget' compared to the equivalent iPhone or Samsung. But not anymore. The glass 'sandwich' feels absolutely premium (same design as the mi pro too so nice to see they haven't cut corners on the 'standard' model) and the curved lines fit really well in the hand.
-Display, a lovely OLED display with great peak brightness, copes absolutely fine outside in bright sunlight. Also has 90hz which is really smooth it's 'only' a fhd+ display, but honestly there is no need to go above this at these screen sizes. Your eyes won't notice and will just reduce battery life. Also has HDR10+ support so can get some really impressive video displays.
-Camera, using a top of the line Samsung 108mp sensor with OIS (optical image stabilization so it helps keep images sharp if your not fully steady when taking a pic). It's able to take some great click and shoot shots. Occasionally it can be guilty of over saturating. (But most people seem to like this anyway) compared with the p30 7t and pixel 3xl if certainly goes toe to toe with them all and probably just eeks it out at the top.
(The also included a 'macro lens' which is a bit of a trend at the moment, but tbh isn't the best). Certainly takes better shots than the wife's iPhone 11
-Software. Hmmmmm I wish miui (the software Xiaomi uses) would just stop trying to be iOS. Miui has always had it quirks, thankfully it's nowhere near as bad as it used to be. Still not in oxygen OS league (oneplus version of Android). But it's much better and still adds really handy features like one handed mode.
Tip: I would really recommend using a different launcher like nova to get more if a stock feel :), and proper app drawer.
-Battery / charging. This comes with a whopping 4780mah battery (mi9 had 3300mah so a noticeable jump), So easily lasts a full day (check out battery tests on YouTube)
Charging is lovely and quick something I really missed moving from my 7t to pixel which felt really slow!! Will get to 100% in around a hours time. Totally changed the way I charge my phone. No more leaving on all night!
(Note; the huge battery does make it pretty weighty at 208g!!)
Also has 30W wireless charging (never seen use for wireless chargin myself. But good to have the option)
-Perfomance. I think that we are reaching a point now where this doesn't really need reviewing too much unless your a heavy gamer. This comes with the latest Snapdragon processor and 8gb ram. So absolutely flies through tasks. Switches apps in the blink of an eye and handles multi tasking like a breeze.
Finally thoughts.
Although the display is beautiful, I still don't like the trend of curved screens, ckntacnly worrying I would break it!
Xiaomi is really showing itself as a premium phone manufacturer. Yes the price has jumped a lot from the MI5 days (and even the mi9) when you compare against the prices of other flagships (Samsung iPhone) and even 'flagship killer' brands like oneplus and oppo, it still represents good value. Unless your looking for a bump in camera specs. Don't really see why you would go for the pro model over this.
Thanks :)
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~~True flagship device. Not longer a 'budget' range~~
Last year I left a review on the mi9 which I gave 5 stars. so after having a go with the mi10 thought I would follow that one up (Since them I have owned a pixel 3xl oneplus 7t and Huawei p30. Nothing wrong with the mi9 just like trying new phones :D, so will use them as some comparisons)Thought I would break this out into a few bullet points with some comments.-Build quality maybe not people's first 'go to' in a world of 100+ megapixels and performance benchmarks , but think I have to comment on this first. The build quality is absolutely fantastic. It really does stand with the best, I have owned pretty much every main line if Xiaomi from the mi4, and always felt a bit 'buget' compared to the equivalent iPhone or Samsung. But not anymore. The glass 'sandwich' feels absolutely premium (same design as the mi pro too so nice to see they haven't cut corners on the 'standard' model) and the curved lines fit really well in the hand.-Display, a lovely OLED display with great peak brightness, copes absolutely fine outside in bright sunlight. Also has 90hz which is really smooth it's 'only' a fhd+ display, but honestly there is no need to go above this at these screen sizes. Your eyes won't notice and will just reduce battery life. Also has HDR10+ support so can get some really impressive video displays.-Camera, using a top of the line Samsung 108mp sensor with OIS (optical image stabilization so it helps keep images sharp if your not fully steady when taking a pic). It's able to take some great click and shoot shots. Occasionally it can be guilty of over saturating. (But most people seem to like this anyway) compared with the p30 7t and pixel 3xl if certainly goes toe to toe with them all and probably just eeks it out at the top.(The also included a 'macro lens' which is a bit of a trend at the moment, but tbh isn't the best). Certainly takes better shots than the wife's iPhone 11-Software. Hmmmmm I wish miui (the software Xiaomi uses) would just stop trying to be iOS. Miui has always had it quirks, thankfully it's nowhere near as bad as it used to be. Still not in oxygen OS league (oneplus version of Android). But it's much better and still adds really handy features like one handed mode.Tip: I would really recommend using a different launcher like nova to get more if a stock feel :), and proper app drawer.-Battery / charging. This comes with a whopping 4780mah battery (mi9 had 3300mah so a noticeable jump), So easily lasts a full day (check out battery tests on YouTube)Charging is lovely and quick something I really missed moving from my 7t to pixel which felt really slow!! Will get to 100% in around a hours time. Totally changed the way I charge my phone. No more leaving on all night!(Note; the huge battery does make it pretty weighty at 208g!!)Also has 30W wireless charging (never seen use for wireless chargin myself. But good to have the option)-Perfomance. I think that we are reaching a point now where this doesn't really need reviewing too much unless your a heavy gamer. This comes with the latest Snapdragon processor and 8gb ram. So absolutely flies through tasks. Switches apps in the blink of an eye and handles multi tasking like a breeze.Finally thoughts.Although the display is beautiful, I still don't like the trend of curved screens, ckntacnly worrying I would break it!Xiaomi is really showing itself as a premium phone manufacturer. Yes the price has jumped a lot from the MI5 days (and even the mi9) when you compare against the prices of other flagships (Samsung iPhone) and even 'flagship killer' brands like oneplus and oppo, it still represents good value. Unless your looking for a bump in camera specs. Don't really see why you would go for the pro model over this.Thanks :)
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 June 2020
Thought I would break this out into a few bullet points with some comments.
-Build quality maybe not people's first 'go to' in a world of 100+ megapixels and performance benchmarks , but think I have to comment on this first. The build quality is absolutely fantastic. It really does stand with the best, I have owned pretty much every main line if Xiaomi from the mi4, and always felt a bit 'buget' compared to the equivalent iPhone or Samsung. But not anymore. The glass 'sandwich' feels absolutely premium (same design as the mi pro too so nice to see they haven't cut corners on the 'standard' model) and the curved lines fit really well in the hand.
-Display, a lovely OLED display with great peak brightness, copes absolutely fine outside in bright sunlight. Also has 90hz which is really smooth it's 'only' a fhd+ display, but honestly there is no need to go above this at these screen sizes. Your eyes won't notice and will just reduce battery life. Also has HDR10+ support so can get some really impressive video displays.
-Camera, using a top of the line Samsung 108mp sensor with OIS (optical image stabilization so it helps keep images sharp if your not fully steady when taking a pic). It's able to take some great click and shoot shots. Occasionally it can be guilty of over saturating. (But most people seem to like this anyway) compared with the p30 7t and pixel 3xl if certainly goes toe to toe with them all and probably just eeks it out at the top.
(The also included a 'macro lens' which is a bit of a trend at the moment, but tbh isn't the best). Certainly takes better shots than the wife's iPhone 11
-Software. Hmmmmm I wish miui (the software Xiaomi uses) would just stop trying to be iOS. Miui has always had it quirks, thankfully it's nowhere near as bad as it used to be. Still not in oxygen OS league (oneplus version of Android). But it's much better and still adds really handy features like one handed mode.
Tip: I would really recommend using a different launcher like nova to get more if a stock feel :), and proper app drawer.
-Battery / charging. This comes with a whopping 4780mah battery (mi9 had 3300mah so a noticeable jump), So easily lasts a full day (check out battery tests on YouTube)
Charging is lovely and quick something I really missed moving from my 7t to pixel which felt really slow!! Will get to 100% in around a hours time. Totally changed the way I charge my phone. No more leaving on all night!
(Note; the huge battery does make it pretty weighty at 208g!!)
Also has 30W wireless charging (never seen use for wireless chargin myself. But good to have the option)
-Perfomance. I think that we are reaching a point now where this doesn't really need reviewing too much unless your a heavy gamer. This comes with the latest Snapdragon processor and 8gb ram. So absolutely flies through tasks. Switches apps in the blink of an eye and handles multi tasking like a breeze.
Finally thoughts.
Although the display is beautiful, I still don't like the trend of curved screens, ckntacnly worrying I would break it!
Xiaomi is really showing itself as a premium phone manufacturer. Yes the price has jumped a lot from the MI5 days (and even the mi9) when you compare against the prices of other flagships (Samsung iPhone) and even 'flagship killer' brands like oneplus and oppo, it still represents good value. Unless your looking for a bump in camera specs. Don't really see why you would go for the pro model over this.
Thanks :)
~~True flagship device. Not longer a 'budget' range~~
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 June 2020
Last year I left a review on the mi9 which I gave 5 stars. so after having a go with the mi10 thought I would follow that one up (Since them I have owned a pixel 3xl oneplus 7t and Huawei p30. Nothing wrong with the mi9 just like trying new phones :D, so will use them as some comparisons)Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 June 2020
Thought I would break this out into a few bullet points with some comments.
-Build quality maybe not people's first 'go to' in a world of 100+ megapixels and performance benchmarks , but think I have to comment on this first. The build quality is absolutely fantastic. It really does stand with the best, I have owned pretty much every main line if Xiaomi from the mi4, and always felt a bit 'buget' compared to the equivalent iPhone or Samsung. But not anymore. The glass 'sandwich' feels absolutely premium (same design as the mi pro too so nice to see they haven't cut corners on the 'standard' model) and the curved lines fit really well in the hand.
-Display, a lovely OLED display with great peak brightness, copes absolutely fine outside in bright sunlight. Also has 90hz which is really smooth it's 'only' a fhd+ display, but honestly there is no need to go above this at these screen sizes. Your eyes won't notice and will just reduce battery life. Also has HDR10+ support so can get some really impressive video displays.
-Camera, using a top of the line Samsung 108mp sensor with OIS (optical image stabilization so it helps keep images sharp if your not fully steady when taking a pic). It's able to take some great click and shoot shots. Occasionally it can be guilty of over saturating. (But most people seem to like this anyway) compared with the p30 7t and pixel 3xl if certainly goes toe to toe with them all and probably just eeks it out at the top.
(The also included a 'macro lens' which is a bit of a trend at the moment, but tbh isn't the best). Certainly takes better shots than the wife's iPhone 11
-Software. Hmmmmm I wish miui (the software Xiaomi uses) would just stop trying to be iOS. Miui has always had it quirks, thankfully it's nowhere near as bad as it used to be. Still not in oxygen OS league (oneplus version of Android). But it's much better and still adds really handy features like one handed mode.
Tip: I would really recommend using a different launcher like nova to get more if a stock feel :), and proper app drawer.
-Battery / charging. This comes with a whopping 4780mah battery (mi9 had 3300mah so a noticeable jump), So easily lasts a full day (check out battery tests on YouTube)
Charging is lovely and quick something I really missed moving from my 7t to pixel which felt really slow!! Will get to 100% in around a hours time. Totally changed the way I charge my phone. No more leaving on all night!
(Note; the huge battery does make it pretty weighty at 208g!!)
Also has 30W wireless charging (never seen use for wireless chargin myself. But good to have the option)
-Perfomance. I think that we are reaching a point now where this doesn't really need reviewing too much unless your a heavy gamer. This comes with the latest Snapdragon processor and 8gb ram. So absolutely flies through tasks. Switches apps in the blink of an eye and handles multi tasking like a breeze.
Finally thoughts.
Although the display is beautiful, I still don't like the trend of curved screens, ckntacnly worrying I would break it!
Xiaomi is really showing itself as a premium phone manufacturer. Yes the price has jumped a lot from the MI5 days (and even the mi9) when you compare against the prices of other flagships (Samsung iPhone) and even 'flagship killer' brands like oneplus and oppo, it still represents good value. Unless your looking for a bump in camera specs. Don't really see why you would go for the pro model over this.
Thanks :)
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