Xiaomi launches its 5G smartphone flagship devices from the Mi 10 series, the Mi 10 and Mi 10 pro, on February 14, 2020. The Mi 10 series is among the pioneers to feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset, and boasts a 108MP 8K-enabled camera and an immersive audio experience with dual stereo speaker system. Mi 10 Pro achieved a score of 124 for camera and 76 for audio on DXOMARK, ranking the flagship smartphone first in both the camera and audio categories. The Mi 10 series starts from RMB 3,999 (roughly PHP 29,000), and was available in Mainland China since February 24, 2020.
Unmatched flagship performance: Snapdragon 865 + LPDDR5 + UFS3.0
The Mi 10 series is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor. As the flagship mobile platform of the year, the Snapdragon 865 is the leading 5G platform to-date, offering staggering multi-gigabit 5G connectivity, it also delivers top-notch performance in terms of CPU, GPU, camera, and AI capabilities.
The Snapdragon 865 uses a three-cluster architecture and has a maximum clock speed of 2.84GHz. With the new Kryo 585 being based on the Cortex-A77 architecture, which is the latest generation of ARM processor architecture, CPU performance is increased by 25% compared to its predecessor. The new Adreno 650 graphics processor also has a 25% upgrade in rendering speed, with a decreased energy consumption of 35%. The fifth-generation AIE artificial intelligence engine enables AI capabilities that is 2x more powerful than the predecessor, which provides Mi 10 with better performance in videography, imagery, and AI processing applications.
Mi 10 series comes with the latest LPDDR5, supporting a maximum transmission rate of 5500Mbps, and boasting up to 50% improvement in performance while still remaining power efficient. Paired with the industry’s fastest UFS 3.0 flash memory, and adopting the new Write Turbo technology, Mi 10 series can achieve a maximum sequential write speed of up to 730MB per second. The series also uses the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology, with speeds up to 9.6Gbps which provides an 2.7x increase compared to Wi-Fi 5, also supporting 8x8 MU-MIMO technology, the download speed for multiple connected devices increases by 100%.
In terms of heat dissipation, Mi 10 series offers the most sophisticated cooling system to date: a 3000mm² super large vapor chamber, graphene, and 6-layer graphite structure. It also includes copper foil heat sinks and thermal gel to improve the overall cooling capability of Mi 10, and ensures the device stays cool for extreme performance and 5G high-speed download.
With the powerful SoC + RAM + ROM + Wi-Fi 6 setup, Mi 10 series offers leading 5G connectivity and the best read and write performance of any smartphone on the market.
Truly immersive entertainment experience: 108MP camera, 8K video capture, and dual stereo speaker system
Mi 10 series features a 108MP main camera with a 1/1.33” ultra-large sensor. It is also among the first to support 8K ultra-clear video recording in 7680x4320 ultra-high-resolution, users can also capture ultra-clear 33MP photos while recording in 8K by simply tapping on the screen. With both OIS and EIS support, Mi 10 series ensure stable video capture even in extreme conditions.
In addition to a 108-megapixel main camera, Mi 10 Pro also includes a classic 50mm portrait lens with 2x optical zoom, a telephoto lens with 10x hybrid zoom, and a 20MP ultra-wide-angle lens, each of which is of flagship level, and with the camera system supported by dual OIS.
Aside from the camera, Mi 10 series offers by far the strongest audio configuration and capabilities of any Xiaomi device. The audio system is equipped with symmetrical dual 1216 linear speakers with large 1.2cc sound cavity, which makes the output volume 100% higher than its predecessor. Mi 10 series offers AI audio tuning to adapt to the different usage and playback scenarios for better sound quality, delivering an exce[tional immersive audio experience.
With a DXOMARK camera score of 124, video score of 104 and audio score of 76, Mi 10 Pro has earned the top spot in the world as the world’s best camera (Photo and Video) and audio smartphone.
Flagship viewing and charging experience: AMOLED curved display with TruColor, triple fast charge
Mi 10 series sports a 6.67” AMOLED curved DotDisplay, with up to 800nit typical and a peak brightness of up to 1200nit, and a contrast ratio of up to 5,000,000:1, which delivers lively and vivid images. The display also supports 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate, delivering an unprecedented smooth experience.
Mi 10 Pro also offers the highest level of color accuracy in the industry, with a JNCD 0.55 and dE 1.1. Each device undergoes careful calibration with seventy-two color analyzers and two spectroradiometers in eighteen production lines prior to sales. This ensures Mi 10 series displays can accurately reproduce colors as they are intended.
In addition, Mi 10 Pro comes with a 4500mAh high-capacity battery, and features 50W wired fast charge, 30W wireless fast charge, and up to 10W reverse charging. The 50W wired fast charge supports charging to 100% in 45 minutes, while the 30W wireless charging can charge to 100% in 65 minutes. A 65W charging adapter comes in-box.
Mi 65W Fast Charger with GaN Tech: Fully charge Mi 10 Pro in 45 minutes
Adopting a novel semiconducting material GaN (gallium nitride), Mi 65W Fast Charger with GaN Tech features a highly portable size that is 48% smaller than regular Mi Laptop adapter. This material is also extremely effective in thermal conductivity and resistant to high temperature, acid, and alkali, allowing the Mi 65W Fast Charger with GaN Tech to eliminate abnormal charging situations such as overcharging, over discharging, overheating, and short-circuiting. Mi 65W Fast Charger with GaN Tech provides up to 50W of charging power for Mi 10 Pro, which will charge the battery from 0 to 100% in 45 minutes. It also supports Mi Fast Charging, PD 3.0 fast charging protocol, and fast charging for all iPhone products. Starting from RMB 149 (roughly PHP 1000), Mi 65W Fast Charger with GaN Tech will be available for purchase on Xiaomi official channels (Mi Store Philippines) starting February 18.
Mi 10 comes in glossy black, blue, and gold, with a thickness of 8.96mm and bottom bezel as small as 3.32mm. Mi 10 Pro, on the other-hand, features a matte design in blue and white with Anti-Glare coating for a more premium hand feel and minimizes the chance of leaving fingerprints behind.
Other notable features on the Mi 10 series include in-screen fingerprint sensor for quick unlock, IR blaster for easy home appliances remote control, multifunctional NFC for swift payment, and a linear haptic motor for realistic touch response.
Mi 10 was officially launched on February 14 in three variants:
8GB + 128GB: CNY 3,999 (~ PHP 29,000)
8GB + 256GB: CNY 4,299 (~ PHP 31,000)
12GB + 256GB: CNY 4,699 (~ PHP 34,000)
Xiaomi Mi 10 specs:
6.67-inch AMOLED display, 90Hz refresh rate, 180 touch response rate
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G 2.84GHz octa-core CPU
Adreno 650 GPU
8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM
128GB/256GB UFS 3.0 w/ Write Turbo
Quad-rear cameras: 108MP 1/1.33″ F1.69 (main) + 13MP F2.4 (ultra-wide) + 2MP F2.4 (macro) + 2MP F2.4 (depth)
OIS + EIS, 8K video recording
20MP front camera
5G SA/NSA
4G LTE
WiFi 6
Bluetooth 5.1
NFC
GPS, A-GPS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS
Dual speakers
MIUI 11 (Android 10)
4,780mAh battery w/ 30W PD fast charging, 30W wireless charging, 10W reverse wireless charging
Super VC Liquid Cooling
162.6 x 74.8 x 8.96 mm
208 g
Titanium Silver Black, Peach Gold, Ice Blue
Mi 10 Pro is available in three variants:
8GB + 256GB: CNY 4,999 (~ PHP 36,000)
12GB + 256GB: CNY 5,499 (~ PHP 40,000)
12GB + 512GB: CNY 5,999 (~ PHP 43,000)
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro specs:
6.67-inch AMOLED display, 90Hz refresh rate, 180 touch response rate, DCI-P3, HDR10
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G 2.84GHz octa-core CPU
Adreno 650 GPU
8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM
256GB/512GB UFS 3.0 + Write Turbo
Quad-rear cameras: 108MP 1/1.33″ F1.69 (main) + 20MP F2.2 (ultra-wide) + 12MP F2.0 (short telephoto) + 8MP F2.0 (long telephoto)
OIS + EIS, 8K video recording, 10x optical zoom, 50x hybrid zoom
20MP front camera
5G SA/NSA
4G LTE
WiFi 6
Bluetooth 5.1
NFC
GPS, A-GPS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS
Dual speakers
MIUI 11 (Android 10)
4,500mAh battery w/ 50W wired fast charging, 30W fast wireless charging, 10W reverse wireless charging
Super VC Liquid Cooling
Starry Blue, Pearl White
Source: Mi Community
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