The Mi 10i defies expectations from a midrange smartphone you can buy in 2021, complete with 5G, large battery life, good cameras, and a handsome design. Don’t mistake it for a flagship though.
Features:
- Camera: 108 MP Quad Rear camera with Ultra-wide and Macro mode
- Processor: Octa-core Snapdragon 750G with 8nm process and support for next-generation 5G Network
- Display: 16.9 centimeters (6.67-inch) FHD+ Full screen dot display with AdaptiveSync 120Hz refresh rate
- Battery: 4820 mAh large battery with 33W fast charger in-box and Type-C connectivity
- Memory, Storage & SIM: 6GB RAM | 128GB storage expandable up to 512GB with microSD card slot
- Warranty: 1-year manufacturer warranty for device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories including batteries from the date of purchase
MI 10I PERFORMANCE
The Mi 10i is powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G chipset. With this, you get 2 performance cores going up to 2.2GHz and 65 efficiency cores that clock up to 1.8GHz. Our review unit comes with 8GB RAM, although there is a cheaper 6GB variant available as well. Now Qualcomm, over the last year has launched a number of chipsets. We have the OnePlus Nord (Review) with the Snapdragon 765G, the Oppo Reno4 Pro (Review) with the Snapdragon 720G, and now, the Mi 10i with the 750G. The Snapdragon 765G remains the top-end SoC in this lineup, with the 750G slotting in between the 765G and the 720G. We see this reflect across our testing as well, as shown in the charts below.
Xiaomi is kicking off the year 2021 strong with the launch of the Mi 10i. The phone comes in squarely in the mid-range segment currently ruled by the OnePlus Nord. The Mi 10i brings with it a number of features usually found only in more expensive devices like a 108MP primary camera, a display that goes all the way up to 120Hz refresh rate, and also sports IP53 rating. But does on-paper numbers make for a value-for-money device? We have the answers.
Full Specification
Verdict:
The Mi 10i is a very strong contender to set the bar for the mid-range segment in 2021. It brings a number of "expensive" features to a phone that's priced lower than most of its competitors. Users get a 108MP primary camera which has good performance and a 120Hz IPS-LCD display with very impressive colors. The phone itself is a stunning device thanks to its elegant design. The side-mounted fingerprint sensor works really well and the IP53 rating lends to the notion of durability when it comes to the Mi 10i. You also get a headphone jack on the phone, which is really nice. What doesn't work for the Mi 10i, however, is the display, which has a fairly low peak brightness, and suffers from reflection issues when using outdoors or in places with strong ambient lighting.