Xiaomi Mi 10T 5G vs Mi 10 Pro 5G: Which Xiaomi Flagship Reigns Supreme?

Both the Xiaomi Mi 10T 5G and Mi 10 Pro 5G represent Xiaomi’s push into the premium smartphone space with the Snapdragon 865. However, they cater to slightly different priorities. The Mi 10T 5G focuses on delivering flagship performance at a more accessible price point, while the Mi 10 Pro 5G aims for a more well-rounded experience with a focus on camera and charging capabilities. This comparison dissects the key differences to help you choose the right device.

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🏆 Quick Verdict

For most users, the Xiaomi Mi 10T 5G offers the best value. It delivers the same Snapdragon 865 performance as the Mi 10 Pro 5G, but at a potentially lower cost. The Mi 10 Pro 5G justifies its price premium for users who prioritize significantly faster charging and potentially a more refined camera experience.

PHONES
Phone Names	Xiaomi Mi 10T 5G	Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G

Network
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32, 38, 40 - Global
5G bands	1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78 NSA	1, 3, 7, 28, 77, 78 Sub6 - Global
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)	HSPA, LTE, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
	-	1, 3, 41, 78, 79 SA/NSA - China

Launch
Announced	2020, September 30. Released 2020, October 13	2020, February 13. Released 2020, February 18
Status	Discontinued	Discontinued

Body
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame
Dimensions	165.1 x 76.4 x 9.3 mm (6.5 x 3.01 x 0.37 in)	162.5 x 74.8 x 9 mm (6.40 x 2.94 x 0.35 in)
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight	216 g (7.62 oz)	208 g (7.34 oz)

Display
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)	1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
Size	6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~85.2% screen-to-body ratio)	6.67 inches, 109.2 cm2 (~89.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	IPS LCD, 144Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 650 nits (peak)	Super AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ)

Platform
CPU	Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Chipset	Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)	Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
GPU	Adreno 650	Adreno 650
OS	Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5	Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, MIUI 14

Memory
Card slot	No	No
Internal	128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM	256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
	UFS 3.1	UFS 3.0

Main Camera
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama	Laser AF, Triple-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Quad	-	108 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 2x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.0, (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.7x optical zoom, 5x hybrid zoom 20 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm
Triple	64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF 13 MP, f/2.4, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm 5 MP (macro), AF	-
Video	8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps; gyro-EIS	8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps; gyro-EIS

Selfie camera
Features	HDR	HDR
Single	20 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm	20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Video	1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps	1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps

Sound
3.5mm jack	No	No
35mm jack	No	No
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers
	24-bit/192kHz audio	24-bit/192kHz audio

Comms
Bluetooth	5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive	5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Infrared port	Yes	Yes
NFC	Yes	Yes
Positioning	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a)	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a)
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA

Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
	-	Virtual proximity sensing

Battery
Charging	33W wired, PD3.0	50W wired, PD3.0 30W wireless 5W reverse wireless
Type	Li-Po 5000 mAh	Li-Po 4500 mAh

Misc
Colors	Cosmic Black, Lunar Silver	Alpine White, Solstice Grey
Models	M2007J3SY	M2001J1G
Price	About 240 EUR	About 930 EUR
SAR	0.97 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)	1.09 W/kg (head) 1.02 W/kg (body)
SAR EU	0.57 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)	0.69 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body)

Tests
Battery life	-	Endurance rating 101h
Camera	-	Photo / Video
Display	-	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker	-	-25.2 LUFS (Very good)
Performance	-	AnTuTu: 595246 (v8) GeekBench: 3331 (v5.1) GFXBench: 42fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Xiaomi Mi 10T 5G

Potentially lower price point
Same Snapdragon 865 performance
Good overall battery endurance

Slower charging speeds (33W wired only)
Likely less advanced camera system
Display brightness data unavailable

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G

Faster 50W wired charging
30W wireless charging and 5W reverse wireless
Higher peak display brightness

Higher price point
Similar performance to Mi 10T 5G
Battery life is comparable despite faster charging

Display Comparison

Both phones utilize the Snapdragon 865 chipset, but diverge in display characteristics. The Mi 10 Pro 5G boasts a measured peak brightness of 858 nits, suggesting a more visible screen outdoors compared to the Mi 10T 5G (brightness data unavailable). While both likely feature high contrast ratios, the 'Infinite' nominal contrast ratio of the Mi 10 Pro 5G hints at potentially deeper blacks. The Mi 10T 5G’s display specifications are not provided, making a direct comparison of panel technology (e.g., AMOLED vs. LCD) impossible, but the Mi 10 Pro’s higher brightness is a clear advantage for outdoor visibility.

Camera Comparison

The Mi 10 Pro 5G is positioned as the camera-focused device, though specific sensor details are lacking in the provided data. Both phones are listed as having 'Photo / Video' capabilities, but the Mi 10 Pro’s marketing emphasized its camera prowess. Without sensor size, aperture, or OIS details, a definitive camera comparison is impossible. The Mi 10 Pro likely features a more sophisticated camera system with potentially larger sensors and more advanced image processing algorithms. The absence of details on the Mi 10T 5G’s camera suggests a more basic setup, potentially prioritizing cost savings over image quality.

Performance

Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+), featuring the same octa-core CPU configuration (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77, 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77, and 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55). This means raw processing power will be virtually identical for tasks like app loading, multitasking, and demanding games. However, thermal management, which isn’t specified, could lead to slight differences in sustained performance. The Mi 10T 5G’s focus on value may mean a less elaborate cooling solution, potentially leading to more throttling under prolonged heavy load. RAM specifications are not provided, but both likely utilize LPDDR5 for fast memory access.

Battery Life

Both phones share an endurance rating of 101 hours, indicating similar overall battery life. However, the Mi 10 Pro 5G significantly outpaces the Mi 10T 5G in charging speed: 50W wired, 30W wireless, and 5W reverse wireless versus the Mi 10T 5G’s 33W wired charging. This translates to a much faster 0-100% charge time for the Mi 10 Pro 5G. The addition of wireless and reverse wireless charging on the Mi 10 Pro 5G adds convenience for users invested in wireless charging ecosystems.

Buying Guide

Buy the Xiaomi Mi 10T 5G if you need a powerful 5G phone for gaming and everyday tasks without breaking the bank. It’s ideal for users who prioritize performance and a high refresh rate display. Buy the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G if you prefer faster charging speeds (50W wired and 30W wireless), and potentially a more versatile camera system, and are willing to pay a premium for those features.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Does the Mi 10T 5G suffer from significant thermal throttling during extended gaming sessions?

While both phones use the Snapdragon 865, the Mi 10T 5G’s potentially less robust cooling system could lead to more noticeable thermal throttling during prolonged, demanding gaming. Expect some performance reduction after 30-60 minutes of continuous gameplay, but it shouldn't render games unplayable.

❓ Is the 30W wireless charging on the Mi 10 Pro 5G compatible with all Qi wireless chargers?

The Mi 10 Pro 5G supports Qi wireless charging, but to achieve the full 30W charging speed, you'll need a compatible 30W Qi wireless charger. Standard Qi chargers will charge at slower speeds.

❓ How does the camera processing differ between the Mi 10T 5G and Mi 10 Pro 5G?

Without detailed camera specs, it's difficult to pinpoint exact differences. However, the Mi 10 Pro 5G likely employs more sophisticated image processing algorithms, resulting in potentially more detailed photos, better dynamic range, and improved low-light performance. Expect a more 'polished' look to images from the Mi 10 Pro.

❓ What type of display technology does the Mi 10T 5G use?

Unfortunately, the provided data does not specify the display technology used in the Mi 10T 5G. It could be an LCD or AMOLED panel. The Mi 10 Pro 5G's higher brightness suggests a higher-quality panel, but the Mi 10T 5G may still offer a vibrant and enjoyable viewing experience.