Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro vs OnePlus Nord 5: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For most users, the OnePlus Nord 5 emerges as the superior choice. Its Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 offers significantly improved performance and efficiency, coupled with blazing-fast 80W charging. While the Mi Note 10 Pro offers a good experience, the Nord 5 delivers a more future-proof and responsive experience.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro | OnePlus Nord 5 |
| Network | ||
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| 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 / 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, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66 - International |
| 5G bands | - | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat15 800/150 Mbps | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019, November 06. Released 2019, November 11 | 2025, July 08 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2025, July 08 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), glass back, plastic frame |
| Dimensions | 157.8 x 74.2 x 9.7 mm (6.21 x 2.92 x 0.38 in) | 163.4 x 77 x 8.1 mm (6.43 x 3.03 x 0.32 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 208 g (7.34 oz) | 211 g (7.44 oz) |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs level 6 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~398 ppi density) | 1272 x 2800 pixels (~450 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.47 inches, 102.8 cm2 (~87.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.83 inches, 113.3 cm2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | AMOLED, HDR10, 600 nits (typ) | Swift AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1400 nits (HBM), 1800 nits (peak) |
| Always-on display | - | |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730G (8 nm) | Qualcomm SM8635 Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | Adreno 735 |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, OxygenOS 15 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| UFS 2.0 | - | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Dual | - | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 116˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF |
| Features | Laser AF, Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR | LED flash, Ultra 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 | - |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@960fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR | Panorama |
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm | 50 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes | - |
| 35mm jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 24-bit/192kHz audio | - | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 30W wired, PD, 58% in 30 min, 100% in 65 min | 80W wired, 33W PPS, 18W PD, 100% in just 54 min 5W reverse wired Bypass charging |
| 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 | Market-dependent versions:· 5200 mAh (Europe)· 6800 mAh (Global) |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Aurora Green, Glacier White, Midnight Black | Phantom Grey, Dry Ice, Marble Sands |
| Models | M1910F4S | CPH2709 |
| Price | About 480 EUR | £ 339.00 / € 294.97 / ₹ 31,998 |
| SAR | 1.19 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body) | 1.18 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 1.11 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body) | - |
| EU LABEL | ||
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| Battery | - | 49:12h endurance, 1200 cycles |
| Energy | - | Class B |
| Free fall | - | Class C (90 falls) |
| Repairability | - | Class B |
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro
- Potentially lower price point (due to age)
- Established reliability (long-term user feedback)
- Good overall feature set for its time
- Significantly slower processor
- Slower charging speed
- Likely lower display brightness
OnePlus Nord 5
- Much faster Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor
- Blazing-fast 80W charging
- Brighter, more vibrant display
- May be more expensive
- Newer model – less long-term reliability data
- Potential for software bugs common with new releases
Display Comparison
The OnePlus Nord 5 boasts a significantly brighter display, reaching a measured 1330 nits peak brightness, compared to the Mi Note 10 Pro’s unspecified brightness. This translates to superior visibility in direct sunlight. While the Mi Note 10 Pro’s panel quality is likely good, the Nord 5’s higher brightness is a tangible advantage for outdoor use. We lack specifics on panel technology for the Mi Note 10 Pro, but the Nord 5’s brightness suggests a modern AMOLED panel.
Camera Comparison
Without detailed camera specs for the Mi Note 10 Pro beyond its name, a direct comparison is limited. However, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 in the Nord 5 includes an upgraded ISP (Image Signal Processor) capable of more advanced image processing. This likely results in better dynamic range, noise reduction, and overall image quality, especially in challenging lighting conditions. The Mi Note 10 Pro’s image processing will likely be good for its time, but the Nord 5 benefits from newer algorithms and hardware.
Performance
The core difference lies in the chipsets. The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G (8nm), while the OnePlus Nord 5 features the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4nm). This is a generational leap. The 4nm process of the 8s Gen 3 offers superior power efficiency and thermal performance, meaning less throttling during sustained workloads. The Nord 5’s CPU, with its Cortex-X4 prime core clocked at 3.0 GHz, significantly outperforms the Mi Note 10 Pro’s Kryo 470 Gold cores at 2.2 GHz. This translates to faster app loading, smoother multitasking, and a more responsive user experience.
Battery Life
The OnePlus Nord 5 showcases impressive battery endurance, with a measured 49:12h endurance and 13:47h active use score. While the Mi Note 10 Pro’s battery capacity is unknown, the Nord 5’s charging speed is a game-changer. 80W wired charging replenishes the battery to 100% in just 54 minutes, significantly faster than the Mi Note 10 Pro’s 30W charging (65 minutes to full). The Nord 5 also supports 33W PPS and 18W PD, offering versatile charging options, and even includes 5W reverse wired charging.
Buying Guide
Buy the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro if you prioritize a proven track record and are on a very tight budget, accepting compromises in processing power and charging speed. Buy the OnePlus Nord 5 if you demand a smoother, faster experience, value rapid charging, and want a device that will handle demanding apps and games with ease. The Nord 5 is for users who want a modern, capable mid-range phone.