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| Global Score | |
| 78.3 | 78.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Microsoft |
| Android 11 | Android 10 |
| 2021-04-20 | 2020-09-10 |
| 6.32 x 2.93 x 0.33 inches | 7.36 x 5.72 x 0.19 inches |
| 6.31 ounces | 8.82 ounces |
| Lake Green, Onyx Gray and Pebble White | Glacier |
| -- | Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 199.00 | $ 540.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.4 inches | 8.1 inches |
| 2400 x 1080 pixels | 2700 x 1800 pixels |
| AMOLED | AMOLED |
| 411 pixels per inch | 401 pixels per inch |
| 1100 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 9 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 chipset |
| Kryo 460, 64-bit, 11 nm (Octa-Core 2200 MHz) processor | Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 612 GPU | Adreno 640 GPU |
| 9.18 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 11.74 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 48.00 MP + 13.00 MP | 11.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor | -- |
| -- | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 9.9 | 8.91 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5000mAh Battery | 3577mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.8 | 5.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Duo is a bit better than the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10, with a global score of 78.8 against 78.3. Microsoft Surface Duo's body is noticeably thinner but noticeably heavier than the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10, and both of them were only released 7 months apart. These devices include Android OS, but the Microsoft Surface Duo has 10 version while Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 has Android 11.
The Microsoft Surface Duo counts with just a little better hardware performance than Xiaomi Redmi Note 10, and although they both have 8 CPU cores, the Microsoft Surface Duo also has 2 GB more RAM. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 has a little more vivid display than Microsoft Surface Duo, because although it has a really smaller screen and a way worse resolution of 1080 x 2400, it also counts with a bit better screen density.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 has a better storage for applications, games, photos and videos than Microsoft Surface Duo, because although it has only 64 GB internal storage capacity, it also counts with a slot for external memory cards that supports up to 512 GB. Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 counts with a really longer battery lifetime than Microsoft Surface Duo, because it has a 5000mAh battery capacity against 3577mAh.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 shoots much better pictures and videos than Microsoft Surface Duo, because it has a back-facing camera with way more megapixels and a larger diafragm aperture to capture better low light images.
Although Microsoft Surface Duo is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Xiaomi Redmi Note 10, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Xiaomi Redmi Note 10. If you prefer to save some money, you can buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 10, giving up a couple features and specs, but you will get the most with your budget.
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