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Xiaomi Redmi Note 10

Avoid buyingValue Score 40/100
$110
Global launch ~€199/£199 for 4/64GB (~$200 USD-equivalent). 4G-only. Not US-official; now end-of-life.
$200 at launch

How long will it last?

Official promise

Supported until March 2024 · Buy-by March 2022

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2021◆ Buy-by Mar 20222024

Xiaomi promises 3 years of updates for this phone, so it's supported until March 2024 — buying it today still gets you about -2.2 years of safe use.

Source: Xiaomi's official policy · last verified 2026-06-12 · how we compute this

Our verdict

A compact 2021 budget AMOLED phone that aged gracefully but is now out of software support.

Pros

  • Crisp 6.43-inch AMOLED display
  • Light, compact and easy to handle at 179g
  • Headphone jack, microSD and a 5000mAh battery

Cons

  • Software support has ended; only a 60Hz screen and 4G
  • Modest 48MP camera and slow 33W charging
Best for: Buyers wanting a small, cheap phone for calls and mediaBest for: Anyone needing a low-cost backup deviceAvoid if: You want 5G, a high refresh rate or updatesAvoid if: You want strong camera performance

Full specifications

Display

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

Screen6.43" AMOLED, 1080 x 2400, 60Hz
Performance

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

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 678
RAM4GB / 6GB
Storage64GB / 128GB
Cameras

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

main48MP
ultra-wide8MP
front13MP
Battery & charging

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

Battery5,000 mAh
Charging33W wired
Build

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

Dimensions160.5 × 74.5 × 8.3 mm
Weight179 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back and frame
Water resistanceIP53
Software & connectivity

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

SoftwareAndroid 11 with MIUI 12 at launch
Connectivity4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, 3.5mm jack
Update policy2 OS upgrades · 3 years of security updates (official promise)

Better-value alternatives

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Frequently asked questions

How long will the Redmi Note 10 get updates?

Support has ended: it received two Android OS upgrades and security patches running into 2024.

Does the Redmi Note 10 have a high refresh rate screen?

No, the standard Redmi Note 10 uses a 60Hz AMOLED; the Note 10 Pro is the one with a 120Hz panel.

Does the Redmi Note 10 support 5G?

No, this model is 4G LTE only, built on the Snapdragon 678 platform.

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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 2026-06-12.