The Chinese tech company Xiaomi has a wide catalogue of smartphones with varying prices and abilities. Released in 2020, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro is one of last year’s powerhouse phones; as users upgrade to the latest mode we’ll start seeing second-hand options and reconditioned phones on the market in the near future.

As one of the manufacturer’s most premium phones, the Mi 10 Pro makes a brilliant option for your next smartphone. But what kind of features and performance can you expect? Here, we break it down.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro Specifications

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro has a lot to offer. Full specifications include:

• Dimensions: 162.6 x 74.8 x 9 mm
• Display: 6.67 inches, Super AMOLED screen
• Cameras: 108 MP (wide), 8 MP (telephoto), 12 MP (portrait), 20 MP (ultrawide), 20 MP (wide) front camera
• Battery: 4,500 mAh
• Processor: Snapdragon 865
• Operating System: Android 10, MIUI 12
• Colours: Alpine White, Solstice Grey
• Price at Release: £1,030

Design

The Mi 10 Pro’s design includes everything you’d expect from any high-end Android device. With slightly curved edges and a mat finish, the phone is comfortable to hold.

Although it’s quite large in size, the Mi 10 Pro is not as big as some of its main competitors, meaning it does not feel bulky despite all of the tech it holds inside.

The rear cameras protrude on the back as they are mounted on a raised bump. This does not detract from the sleek look, but it does make problems with scratching more likely.

Made from an aluminium frame and glass panels, the phone also comes in two colours, including either Alpine White or Solstice Grey.

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Display

In terms of display and screen quality, the Mi 10 Pro is also fairly standard when compared to Android devices of a similar calibre. The 6.67-inch AMOLED screen gives a bright and colourful display, boosting user experience and providing good visuals.

The 90Hz refresh rate makes scrolling through apps and social media a smooth experience. You can also reduce the refresh rate to 60Hz to help preserve battery while still getting a very smooth user experience for everyday use.

The Mi 10 Pro’s resolution comes in at 1080 x 2340; this does not quite match up to its closest competitors like the Oppo Find X2 Pro or OnePlus 8 Pro, but it is still an incredibly reasonable resolution for day-to-day use.

Cameras

Smartphone cameras are now one of the biggest considerations for users when deciding which phone to choose.

With a 108MP main camera, the Mi 10 Pro has a lot of draw for photography enthusiasts. Combined with a 20MP f/2.2 ultra-wide camera, 8MP f/2 telephoto lens with 5x optical and 10x hybrid zoom and 12MP f/2 sensor rear camera, this device has a lot of quality camera tech.

This quad-camera setup takes photos with clarity, detail and texture, giving everything you’d expect from a modern phone camera and more. With pixel binning technology that reduces distortion, the quality of your photos is improved. You are also given access to a range of video modes that boost video quality.

For keen photographers, the Mi 10 Pro has got all you need!

Speakers

Another feature that makes this phone stand out from the rest is the speakers.

With a dual speaker setup, you are given clear and loud sound that is rarely achieved in other smartphones. There is one speaker on the top of the phone and a second one at the bottom, allowing quality sound to be projected into a room.

The level of quality and clarity you’ll get from the phone’s speakers means you can use the phone itself as a speaker rather than connecting it to additional external speakers.

Battery

One of the Mi 10 Pro’s other top features is its battery life. With a 4,500mAh battery, the phone holds up very well against daily use.

When put to the test, this phone not only lasted longer than its competitors but with 50W fast charging, it can also speedily return to full battery. You can easily use the Mi 10 Pro all day for regular use without needing to charge it.

Even with the always-on-display feature activated, the battery did not suffer too much, putting it ahead of other phones of similar sizes and prices.

Performance

Like any top tier smartphone, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro is smooth and won’t feel slow or laggy when used for everyday use. With the Snapdragon 865 chipset, this phone is fitted out with a top processor giving users seamless experiences in all areas of phone usage.

For those looking for a good quality phone that can be used to call, message and access apps and the internet, the Mi 10 Pro performs admirably. Even with demanding gameplay, you should have a smooth experience without any lagging.

Is the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro Worth Buying?

If you are looking for a smartphone with long-lasting battery life, exceptional speakers and brilliant camera quality, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro is certainly the phone for you!

It is, however, a very pricey option even for a flagship model. This is why it can often be beneficial to wait until the phone you’re considering becomes available on the second-hand market for a reduced price.

If you’re still not entirely sold on the Mi 10 Pro, you can check out our range of reconditioned devices from top brands to find your next phone for a great price.

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