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Launched practically at the same time (April 2020), the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite and the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite are two very similar Xiaomi mobiles with which even advanced users have doubts.
Which is better? What are their special differences? Which one should you buy? Take a deep breath because in this comparison we are going to tell you the differential points of these two Xiaomi terminals so that it is easier for you to decide between one and the other.
Design and screen, what are their differences?
Perhaps this is the aspect in which there are the most differences between the two devices, especially if we stick to the curved edges of the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite and the arrangement of the main cameras, forming a square in the Mi 10 Lite and a vertical row in the Mi Note 10 Lite.
Apart from these two details, the two mobiles are quite similar, with little differences in weight (just 10 grams between one and the other) and in dimensions (although it is true that the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite is a bit taller and wider than the Mi 10 Lite). While the screen of the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite is 6.57 inches, that of the Mi Note 10 Lite is 6.47 inches, a minimum size divergence that is noticeable only in thickness, with the Note version being up to one millimeter more thick, justified by the larger battery capacity.
For the rest, and as we said at the beginning, the main difference in this section lies in the screen and its curvature since the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite includes a curved screen that may not be to the taste of all users. It is true that at the design level it is a striking extra that gives a more premium appearance to the terminal, but it is also true that this aesthetic resource can be an unnecessary headache for many users. Come on, possibly, in the screen and design section, this is a differential factor to tip the balance to one side or the other.
At the resolution level, rest assured: both phones have an AMOLED panel with FHD + resolution. Again, you have to look for the differences in the design, either in the curvature of the edges or in the different color options offered by each device, as well as in the placement of its cameras, perhaps something more modern in the Mi Note 10 Lite, and something more discreet in the Mi 10 Lite.
Which has a better camera?
Here the answer is somewhat easier. If you are clear that you are looking for the best camera, you will find it in the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite, since, not only does it have the same four cameras as the Mi 10 Lite, but it improves the main one with a slightly more advanced sensor that includes an extra megapixel that can come in handy in complicated shots or in case you want a slightly more professional photograph.
The two mobiles have a quad camera and both share the same three secondary sensors, however, the main camera of the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite has 64 megapixels compared to the 48 megapixels of the Mi 10 Lite. In the same way, with the Note 10 Lite you will notice a better result in video recording since it has continuous autofocus, something that the Mi 10 Lite lacks.
Apart from that, the front cameras of the two mobiles are completely identical. So, next section!
And at the battery level? Which one to buy?
Again, we are facing a section, the battery, with a notable change between one device and another. Basically, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite stays at 4160mAh capacity while the Mi Note 10 Lite reaches 5260mAh.
And yes, both phones have fast charging, but also that of the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite is above (30W compared to 20W). The negative part of the matter is that the battery plus affects the size and weight of the device, so the Mi Note 10 Lite will touch the two days of autonomy, yes, with greater weight and thickness.
Processor and memory, which is more powerful?
Internally, although the two smartphones come with configurations to the consumer’s choice of 6 and 8GB of RAM and 64, 128 or 265GB of storage (the latter size is only optional in the Mi 10 Lite), the truth is that the difference In performance, the brand is the processor that we find in their respective interiors, both with Android 10 and MIUI 12 from the factory background.
In this way, while the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite mounts the Snapdragon 730G, the Mi 10 Lite is one step ahead with the Snapdragon 765G, also compatible with 5G networks. As with the battery, the two phones are very capable, but for those users who are clear about what they want (battery in the first case and performance in this second case), the choice pivots to the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite.
By the way, at the level of memory and internal storage, you are interested to know that neither of the two phones offers the possibility of inserting a microSD card. Do not look for the slot because you will not find it: neither of us has it.
##Are both compatible with 5G?
The answer is very easy: no. Only the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite is compatible with 5G, and that is why you will see it advertised on some sites as “Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G”.
Leaving aside the part of the networks, the two mobiles include FM radio, fingerprint sensor under the screen, USB-C, NFC, 3.5-millimeter headphone jack and that controversial absence of the microSD card slot, a trend that seems to have come to stay.
So which one should you buy? Which one is cheaper?
Being frank, at the price level, we cannot lean towards one or the other, since they will always range between 250 euros (in the case of very special offers) and 300 euros (the most common price). The normal thing is that, depending on the time of year, the offer or the store, you spend almost 300 euros on either of the two phones, with both the Mi Note 10 Lite and the Mi 10 Lite being excellent purchases.
Now, based on our experience, you have to make the purchase decision based on four things:
- Your taste for curved screens.
- Your battery needs.
- Your preference for a better camera or a more powerful mobile.
- Do you have contracted 5G coverage and want to take advantage of it?
Remember that curved screens like the one on the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite are not for everyone, so we recommend that you do not buy the terminal without seeing it and trying it first (so you are safe). Similarly, assess your battery needs. Because yes, the Mi Note 10 Lite lasts for almost two days, but you will have to pay the price of thickness and weight, does it compensate you?
Also, pay special attention to whether or not you will take advantage of the megapixel plus of the Mi Note 10 Lite camera or if instead, you will enjoy more of the power and performance of the Mi 10 Lite, with a more tuned processor for demanding users.
Finally, and as a decisive factor, we have 5G. One is compatible (the Mi 10 Lite) and one is not (the Mi Note 10 Lite). If you are clear that you want (and have) to enjoy maximum speed, choose the Mi 10 Lite, if not, the Mi Note 10 Lite is the most balanced option, especially for users who come from a large mobile.