Xiaomi Mi 10From real comments

Verdict distilled from 45 mentions across 10 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment73%
PROS 73%
CONS 27%

Rank based on 45 mentions across 10 aspects

View the verdict as

Buy this if...

  • You want flagship specs (120Hz display, fast charging, strong camera) well below typical flagship pricing
  • You value fast charging accessories included in the box (wireless, car, and brick chargers)
  • You're comfortable importing or buying via reseller since it's not officially sold everywhere

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You want official global retail availability without import hassles or markup
  • You dislike MIUI's default launcher and extra bloatware, even though it's removable
  • You're only interested in the international pricing tier rather than the cheaper China price

What users complain about

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Best choiceBest value
1Mid
Massive 7000mAh battery50MP cameras with AI featuresWater and dust resistance (IP66/68/69)Not ideal for hardcore gamingPrice feels a bit high to some
Massive 7000mAh battery
50MP cameras with AI features
Water and dust resistance (IP66/68/69)
Not ideal for hardcore gaming
Price feels a bit high to some
2Mid
Large battery lifeStrong camera systemPremium, durable designPerceived high priceGaming frame dropsTouch responsiveness and software glitches
Large battery life
Strong camera system
Premium, durable design
Perceived high price
Gaming frame drops
Touch responsiveness and software glitches
3Premium
Headphone Jack RetainedGenerous Specs (RAM/Storage)No-Notch Hole-Punch DisplayHigh PriceUnnecessary Bixby ButtonConfusing Plus Model Differentiation
Headphone Jack Retained
Generous Specs (RAM/Storage)
No-Notch Hole-Punch Display
High Price
Unnecessary Bixby Button
Confusing Plus Model Differentiation
4Mid
Symmetrical bezel designCompact, one-handed sizeClean stock Android and updatesHigh price for midrange specsNo 120Hz displayNo dedicated image processing chip
Symmetrical bezel design
Compact, one-handed size
Clean stock Android and updates
High price for midrange specs
No 120Hz display
No dedicated image processing chip
5Mid
Massive 7000mAh BatteryIP66/68/69 Water & Dust Resistance50MP Front & Rear CamerasNot Ideal for Hardcore GamingPrice Slightly High for SomeCharging Voltage Error
Massive 7000mAh Battery
IP66/68/69 Water & Dust Resistance
50MP Front & Rear Cameras
Not Ideal for Hardcore Gaming
Price Slightly High for Some
Charging Voltage Error
6Premium
Iconic timeless designDeep nostalgic and sentimental attachmentRevolutionary industry influenceiOS 7 update caused severe lagHardware degrades with ageLow camera resolution by today's standards
Iconic timeless design
Deep nostalgic and sentimental attachment
Revolutionary industry influence
iOS 7 update caused severe lag
Hardware degrades with age
Low camera resolution by today's standards
7Premium
Versatile rear displayLong-term reliability from loyal usersGenuine innovation despite Apple comparisonsDesign closely mirrors AppleSome rear-screen features are region-limitedAluminum frame scratches easily
Versatile rear display
Long-term reliability from loyal users
Genuine innovation despite Apple comparisons
Design closely mirrors Apple
Some rear-screen features are region-limited
Aluminum frame scratches easily
8Premium
Useful Galaxy AI featuresFlat anti-reflective displayLong software support (7 years)Incremental upgrade for recent Ultra ownersLost legacy hardware featuresRegional chipset differences
Useful Galaxy AI features
Flat anti-reflective display
Long software support (7 years)
Incremental upgrade for recent Ultra owners
Lost legacy hardware features
Regional chipset differences
9Premium
Great value for moneyUltra-fast chargingBright, smooth display with high PWM frequencyUnderwhelming camera per some reviewersSlippery glass backCurved screen dealbreaker for some
Great value for money
Ultra-fast charging
Bright, smooth display with high PWM frequency
Underwhelming camera per some reviewers
Slippery glass back
Curved screen dealbreaker for some
10Premium
Overall satisfaction / best phone ownedS Pen functionalityValue deals and discountsInconsistent battery lifeHigh original priceCould use more RAM
Overall satisfaction / best phone owned
S Pen functionality
Value deals and discounts
Inconsistent battery life
High original price
Could use more RAM
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31Premium
Xiaomi Mi 10
Fast charging and included accessoriesExceptional value for moneyStrong benchmark and camera performanceNot officially sold globallyBloatware and default launcherCharging spec confusion
Xiaomi Mi 10
Fast charging and included accessories
Exceptional value for money
Strong benchmark and camera performance
Not officially sold globally
Bloatware and default launcher
Charging spec confusion

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Ranked by what users actually praise

Overall Impression

Reviewers and commenters agree the Mi 10 punches way above its price class. Multiple comments call it a 'flagship killer' and note it undercuts Samsung and Apple while matching or beating their specs, such as higher AnTuTu scores than the ROG Phone 3 and nearly matching S20 specs at half the price. Commenters express disbelief at the ~$740-800 price for what's offered, repeatedly contrasting it with $1000+ flagships from other brands.

The fast charging setup is the single most talked-about feature. Commenters are amazed the phone ships with a powerful charger (some note actual charging is 50W with a 65W brick, others reference 120W on higher variants) plus extras like wireless and car chargers, all while Apple and others omit bricks entirely. Several joke about how jarring it is to return to slow 5W charging afterward.

Lack of official global release frustrates interested buyers. Several commenters express disappointment that the phone is China-only or not sold in their market, forcing them to import it or pay marked-up reseller prices. They argue that with global availability and stock Android, it would dominate its price segment, and some note the international price is notably higher than the Chinese price for the same hardware.

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