Redmi Note 10 Pro (Global Variant) Offers Better Camera Performance Than iPhone SE (2020): DxOMark

Redmi Note 10 Pro is the top tied Xiaomi offering in the Redmi Note 10 series globally. In India, it is the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max.

By Vineet Washington | Updated: 25 May 2021 12:53 IST

Redmi Note 10 Pro (Global Variant) Offers Better Camera Performance Than iPhone SE (2020): DxOMark

Photo Credit: DxOMark

Redmi Note 10 Pro launched globally with a 108-megapixel rear camera setup

Highlights

Redmi Note 10 Pro starts at $279 (roughly Rs. 20,300)
Redmi Note 10 Pro Max comes with the 108-megapixel camera sensor
iPhone SE (2020) has better video performance

Redmi Note 10 Pro (global variant) has surpassed the iPhone SE (2020) in camera performance according to DxOMark. DxOMark puts phones through a slew of camera tests giving an overall rating to the camera performance, as well as to individual aspects of the cameras. Its rankings show that the Redmi Note 10 Pro's 108-megapixel rear camera setup outperforms the iPhone SE (2020) in photo and zoom metrics. DxOMark measured the camera performance of the Redmi Note 10 Pro that launched globally as the Indian variant does not feature the 108-megapixel rear camera setup.

DxOMark's all-time smartphone rankings that rate the camera, selfie, audio, display, and battery performance show the global variant of Redmi Note 10 Pro has better camera performance compared to the iPhone SE (2020). The Redmi Note 10 Pro launched globally with a quad-rear camera setup headlined by a 108-megapixel primary sensor. In India, it was the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max that launched with this camera setup. So, the performance numbers for the global Redmi Note 10 Pro should hold true for the Indian Redmi Note 10 Pro Max.

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In DxOMark's testing, Redmi Note 10 Pro scored 111 points in photo and 52 points in the zoom category. In comparison, the iPhone SE (2020) scored 108 in photo and 23 in zoom. In terms of video performance, the iPhone SE (2020) took the lead with its 105 points while the Xiaomi offering lagged behind with its 95 points. DxOMark says the main camera on the Redmi Note 10 Pro can capture pleasing images as long as the lighting is sufficient. It ranks third in the Advanced price segment of $200 (roughly Rs. 14,600) to $399 (roughly Rs. 29,100).

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This comparison is even more interesting considering the price difference. The Redmi Note 10 Pro starts at $279 (roughly Rs. 20,300) while the iPhone SE (2020) starts at $399. In India, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max which carries the same camera specifications as the global Redmi Note 10 Pro starts at Rs. 18,999 and the iPhone SE (2020) starts at Rs. 39,900.

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Redmi Note 10 Pro

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.67-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 6GB, 8GB

Storage 64GB, 128GB

Battery Capacity 5050mAh

OS Android 11

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iPhone SE (2020)

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Modern processor
Slim, light, easy to use
Good daylight camera performance
Regular iOS updates likely for many years

Bad
Dated looks and small screen
Single rear camera
Average battery life
Expensive

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Display 4.70-inch

Front Camera 7-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel

Storage 64GB

OS iOS 13

Resolution 750x1334 pixels

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Redmi Note 10 Pro Max

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Excellent display
Great macro camera
Attractive design, IP53 rating
Good overall performance
Fast charging

Bad
Average low-light camera performance
Spammy software at launch time
Redmi Note 10 Pro is nearly identical and priced lower

Read detailed Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Max review

Display 6.67-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 108-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 6GB, 8GB

Storage 64GB, 128GB

Battery Capacity 5020mAh

OS Android 11

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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