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Xiaomi Mi Note 10

Avoid buyingValue Score 40/100
$150
Not officially sold in the US; launch price is a USD-equivalent of the EUR price. Now sold used only.
$550 at launch

How long will it last?

Our estimate

Supported until February 2023 · Buy-by February 2021

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Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~3-year update track record — on that basis the Mi Note 10 should be supported until around February 2023. Buying it today still gets you about -3.3 years of safe use (Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years).

Source: Xiaomi's official policy · last verified 2026-06-13 · how we compute this

Our verdict

Xiaomi's first 108MP penta-camera phone paired with a huge battery, though its support has long since ended.

Pros

  • Pioneering 108MP penta-camera with 2x and 5x periscope zoom
  • Massive 5260mAh battery for excellent endurance
  • Curved AMOLED display with in-screen fingerprint reader

Cons

  • Software support ended around 2023; no more patches
  • Snapdragon 730G is mid-range, not flagship
Best for: Photography hobbyists wanting versatile zoom on a budgetBest for: Heavy users who need long battery lifeAvoid if: You need current security updatesAvoid if: You want top-tier gaming performance

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen6.47-inch curved AMOLED, 2340x1080 (FHD+), 60Hz
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 730G
RAM6GB
Storage128GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main108MP
ultra-wide20MP
telephoto 2x12MP
telephoto 5x periscope5MP
front32MP
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery5,260 mAh
Charging30W wired
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions157.8 × 74.2 × 9.7 mm
Weight208 g
MaterialsGorilla Glass 5 front and back, aluminum frame
Water resistancenone
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 9 with MIUI 11 at launch
Connectivity4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C, NFC
Update policy~2 years of updates (our estimate from Xiaomi's track record — written minimum is 5 years)

Better-value alternatives

Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.

Frequently asked questions

How many cameras does the Mi Note 10 have?

Five rear cameras: a 108MP main, 20MP ultra-wide, 12MP 2x telephoto, 5MP 5x periscope telephoto, plus a 32MP front camera.

Is the Mi Note 10 a flagship?

Its cameras and battery are flagship-grade, but it uses the mid-range Snapdragon 730G, so performance is upper-mid-tier.

Does it still get updates?

No. Its OS and security support ended around 2023, so it no longer receives patches.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-13.