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Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S vs vivo iQOO Z5x
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S and vivo iQOO Z5x: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and vivo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Redmi Note 10S | iQOO Z5x |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.7 | 6.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.9 | 4.7 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 4.4 |
| Connectivity | 5.7 | 6.6 |
| Battery & charging | 6.4 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against UFS 2.1
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Weight
- 178.8 g
- against 189 g
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
vivo iQOO Z5x, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 424,800
- against 409,874
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 60 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi Note 10S | iQOO Z5x |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G95 | MediaTek Dimensity 900 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G76 MC4 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 Best value | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.05 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 409,874 | 424,800 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 663 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,622 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x Cortex-A76 at 2.05 GHz and 6x Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Note 10S | iQOO Z5x |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Black, Grey, White | Black, Orange, Silver, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 74.5 mm | 75.3 mm |
| Body Height | 160.5 mm | 164 mm |
| Weight | 178.8 g Best value | 189 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.5 % | 84.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic, P2i Nano Coating | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate |
| Resistance Features | IP53 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi Note 10S | iQOO Z5x |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 44 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Redmi Note 10S | iQOO Z5x |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,100 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.43″ | 6.58″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,408 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi Best value | 401 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 4,500,000 :1 Best value | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, AMOLED, Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Water Drop Notch, HDR, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 120Hz, IPS LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi Note 10S | iQOO Z5x |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi Note 10S | iQOO Z5x |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Redmi Note 10S | iQOO Z5x |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 11 |
| OS Family | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Note 10S | iQOO Z5x |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | 1.07 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.81 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.599 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.904 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | 2,770 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi Note 10S | iQOO Z5x |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 Best value | 1 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi Note 10S | iQOO Z5x |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M2101K7BG, M2101K7BI, M2101K7BNY, M2101K7BL | — |
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