Bought this phone recently. I got it for 6759/- something, basically under 7k. MRP was 9,999/- + I've exchanged my Redmi 7 for 2600. Felt like a fair deal to me. Now let's get to the phone part.
See,this is a decent phone if you are planning to buy it for parents,or for yourself. Make sure you buy it under 10k.
If you can exchange,do that. But if you are looking for a phone in 11-12k, I'd suggest,go for Realme Narzo 50. It's better in terms of charging (33W),in hand feel is same I'd say,but the processor is better as well (G95) compared to Redmi 10 Prime (G88).
Nevertheless,if you want this phone only,here are a couple of things you should know about it.
Camera:- Decent. The Color reproduction is good. Don't expect much from dark mode,but in good daylight conditions,with the 50 MP main sensor, you'd get detailed photos. Selfie is decent as well,as you expect from 10-15k smartphones.
Processor:- Good enough,no major heating issues,plus it is superior compared to the generic Snapdragon 680 which every smartphone company is using these days. HDR content is supported on YouTube. The only con G88 has compared to the Snapdragon 680 is the battery life,since the latter is 6 nm based,and the former is 12nm. But you don't have to worry about it,since it has 6000 mAh battery packed inside.
Feel:- The phone is thick on paper,like really thick,but you won't feel the thickness while holding it. It could've been slimmer but this is what we get. The vibration motor is good enough,not smooth like Z- Axis in some Redmi smartphones,but you can change the intensity and you are good to go.
Display:- The display is good and big enough. It has a full HD IPS panel,and a good one. Viewing content on Netflix and Prime Video is good. Supports Widevine L1 as well. The refresh rate is good. I felt it. It might not be as smooth in some third party apps like Reddit or twitter but it's smooth in the UI. It has a punch hole display which is rare in this price range.
Software:- It runs on Android 11,and MIUI 12.5,which is a bummer. I can bear Android 11 at this price range,but they should have at least given MIUI 13. 12.5 gets the job done too,but it's not as polished,plus the animations are limited. Like when you close the app,you don't get the animation and it closes abruptly. Apart from that,no bugs found yet. No screen flickering issue in low brightness. Nothing of that sort. I hate to say it,but I am kind of liking MIUI,only because of the familiarity of it. Everyone has once used a MI phone in their life,so it feels like a familiar territory.
Battery and Charging:- As I previously stated,it has 6000 mAh battery which lasts longer. You can easily get upto 1.5-2 days on normal usage.
Charger is 22.5 W inside the box,but the phone supports 18W. So,you can charge the phone in almost 2 hours,from 0. No complains there.
Conclusion:- So,this is all you need to know about the phone. I recommend it,but make sure you get it under 10k. If not,go for POCO M4 Pro,or Realme Narzo 50. You could get it around 12k. They are superior in most of the aspects than Redmi 10 Prime. Thank you for reading,hope that helped.
And if some of you are curious about 2021 and 2022 version of 10 Prime, don't worry. They are exactly the same.
Edit:- Surprisingly,it has got MIUI 13, Android 12 based in November. Just wanted to let you guys know.
| OS | MIUI 12.5, Android MIUI 12.5 |
|---|---|
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Product Dimensions | 16.2 x 1 x 7.6 cm; 192 Grams |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Item model number | Redmi 10 Prime |
| Wireless communication technologies | Cellular |
| Connectivity technologies | WiFi Bluetooth;Infrared;USB |
| GPS | GLONASS |
| Special features | Camera Corning gorilla glass 3 protection;Dual stereo speakers, IR Blaster;Splash-proof nano coating |
| Display technology | LCD, LCD |
| Colours displayed | Dot display with 90Hz high refresh rate and adaptive refresh rate technology |
| Other display features | Wireless |
| Device interface - primary | Touchscreen |
| Resolution | 1080p |
| Other camera features | Quad Rear Camera (50MP+8MP+2MP+2MP)|Front Camera (8 MP), 50MP Superstar Camera, 8MP Ultra-wide, 2MP Macro, 2MP Depth, 8MP AI Selfie Camera |
| Form factor | Bar |
| Colour | Astral White |
| Battery Power Rating | 6000 |
| Phone Standby Time (with data) | 723 Hours |
| Whats in the box | Redmi 10 Prime, Power adapter, USB cable, SIM eject tool, Warranty card, User guide, Clear soft case, Screen protector pre-applied on the phone |
| Manufacturer | Redmi |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Item Weight | 192 g |
