Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro vs. Google Pixel 5a 5G: A Detailed Comparison
| Phones Images | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
🏆 Quick Verdict
For the average user prioritizing a smooth, reliable experience and excellent camera processing, the Google Pixel 5a 5G is the better choice. While the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro boasts faster charging, the Pixel 5a 5G’s Snapdragon 765G and optimized software provide a more consistent and enjoyable daily experience.
| PHONES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Phone Names | Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro | Google Pixel 5a 5G |
| Network | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 |
| 5G bands | - | 1, 2, 5, 12, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat15 800/150 Mbps | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| - | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019, November 06. Released 2019, November 11 | 2021, August 17 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2021, August 26 |
| Body | ||
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, aluminum back |
| Dimensions | 157.8 x 74.2 x 9.7 mm (6.21 x 2.92 x 0.38 in) | 156.2 x 73.2 x 8.8 mm (6.15 x 2.88 x 0.35 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Weight | 208 g (7.34 oz) | 183 g (6.46 oz) |
| - | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~398 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~415 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.47 inches, 102.8 cm2 (~87.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.34 inches, 97.0 cm2 (~84.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | AMOLED, HDR10, 600 nits (typ) | OLED, HDR |
| Always-on display | Always-on display | |
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver) | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730G (8 nm) | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | Adreno 620 |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12 | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM |
| UFS 2.0 | - | |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dual | - | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm, (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 16 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm |
| Features | Laser AF, Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR | LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Five | 108 MP (8P lens), f/1.7, 25mm (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 8MP, 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 2 MP (macro) | - |
| Single | 20.7 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.12µm, AF | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@960fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| 35mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 24-bit/192kHz audio | - | |
| Comms | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Infrared port | Yes | - |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.1 |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Battery | ||
|---|---|---|
| Charging | 30W wired, PD, 58% in 30 min, 100% in 65 min | 18W wired, PD2.0 |
| Music play | Up to 81 h | - |
| Stand-by | Up to 530 h (2G) / Up to 510 h (3G) | - |
| Talk time | Up to 12 h (2G) / Up to 21 h (3G) | - |
| Type | Li-Po 5260 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4680 mAh |
| Misc | ||
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Aurora Green, Glacier White, Midnight Black | Mostly Black |
| Models | M1910F4S | G1F8F, G4S1M |
| Price | About 480 EUR | $ 189.00 / C$ 249.99 |
| SAR | 1.19 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body) | - |
| SAR EU | 1.11 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body) | - |
| Tests | ||
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | - | Endurance rating 122h |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 291303 (v8) GeekBench: 1337 (v5.1) GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro
- Significantly faster 30W charging
- Potentially lower price point (depending on market)
- May offer more RAM/storage options
- Older chipset (Snapdragon 730G)
- Less consistent software updates
- Unknown display quality compared to Pixel
Google Pixel 5a 5G
- Superior software experience (clean Android)
- Excellent camera processing and image quality
- More efficient Snapdragon 765G chipset
- Slower 18W charging
- Potentially higher price point
- Limited customization options compared to Xiaomi
Display Comparison
The Google Pixel 5a 5G boasts a significantly brighter display, reaching a measured 861 nits, compared to the Mi Note 10 Pro’s unspecified peak brightness. This translates to better outdoor visibility for the Pixel 5a 5G. Both displays feature an 'infinite' (nominal) contrast ratio, suggesting excellent black levels. However, without knowing the panel technology used in the Mi Note 10 Pro (OLED vs. LCD), it’s difficult to assess color accuracy and viewing angles definitively. The Pixel 5a 5G’s brightness advantage is a clear win for users who frequently use their phones in direct sunlight.
Camera Comparison
While the Mi Note 10 Pro’s camera specifications aren’t provided, the Pixel 5a 5G excels in computational photography thanks to Google’s image processing algorithms. The Pixel 5a 5G’s strength lies in its ability to produce consistently excellent photos in various lighting conditions, even without relying on massive sensor sizes. Without knowing the main sensor size and aperture of the Mi Note 10 Pro, it’s difficult to make a direct comparison. However, Google’s software optimizations often outperform hardware advantages in this price range. The Pixel 5a 5G’s focus on software processing makes it the more reliable choice for point-and-shoot photography.
Performance
The Pixel 5a 5G’s Snapdragon 765G (7nm) offers a slight architectural advantage over the Mi Note 10 Pro’s Snapdragon 730G (8nm). The 765G features a Kryo 475 Prime core clocked at 2.4 GHz, providing a performance boost over the 730G’s 2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold cores. While both utilize the same 1.8 GHz Kryo 470/475 Silver cores, the 7nm process node of the 765G generally leads to better power efficiency. This means the Pixel 5a 5G is likely to maintain performance under sustained loads more effectively, benefiting gamers and multi-taskers. The 765G also includes an integrated 5G modem, a feature the Mi Note 10 Pro may lack depending on regional variants.
Battery Life
Both the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro and Google Pixel 5a 5G achieve an endurance rating of 122 hours, indicating similar overall battery life. However, their charging capabilities differ significantly. The Mi Note 10 Pro supports 30W wired charging, reaching 58% in 30 minutes and 100% in 65 minutes, while the Pixel 5a 5G is limited to 18W wired charging with PD2.0. This means the Mi Note 10 Pro can replenish its battery much faster, a crucial advantage for users who frequently need a quick power boost. Despite the slower charging, the Pixel 5a 5G’s efficient Snapdragon 765G helps maintain its endurance rating.
Buying Guide
Buy the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro if you need exceptionally fast charging and aren't heavily reliant on the latest software updates or Google's computational photography. Buy the Google Pixel 5a 5G if you prefer a clean Android experience, guaranteed software support, and a consistently strong camera performance, even if it means sacrificing charging speed.