Samsung went ahead and launched the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite. An affordable alternative to the flagship Galaxy Note 10.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite was introduced alongside the Galaxy S10 Lite. These devices should give Samsung fans an alternative to their high-end flagship line-up.
It will also give Samsung a chance to take on the emerging high-end devices from Chinese tech brands. Brands that are slowly going up the ladder to go against them.
One of those devices is the Xiaomi Mi Note 10. This device is equipped with unique and killer features that even a big brand such as Samsung can’t just simply disregard.
With that, here in our Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10 specs comparison, we’ll see if Samsung can keep their ground and prevent these emerging brands from going after them.
| Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite | Xiaomi Mi Note 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10.0, One UI 2 | Android 9.0 MIUI 11 |
| SIM | Single/Dual SIM | Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Plus Infinity-O 2400×1080 resolution ~394ppi | 6.47-inch AMOLED 1080 x 2340 pixel resolution ~398 ppi 87.8% screen-to-body ratio Corning Gorilla Glass 5 HDR |
| Processor | 2.7GHz Samsung Exynos 9810 octa-core | 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G octa-core |
| RAM | 6GB/8GB | 6GB |
| GPU | Mali-G76 | Adreno 618 |
| Storage | 128GB expandable via microSD up to 1TB | 128GB non-expandable |
| Front camera | 32-megapixel f/2.2 | 32-megapixel f/2.0 |
| Rear Camera | 12-megapixel (Dual Pixel, OIS, f/1.7) 12-megapixel (Ultra-wide, f/2.2) 12-megapixel (Telephoto, OIS, f/2.4) LED flash AI Scene Detection Night Mode | 108-megapixel (f/1.7, 7P Lens, OIS) 12-megapixel (f/2.0. Portrait) 5-megapixel (50x digital zoom, OIS) 20-megapixel (f/2.2, ultrawide) 2-megapixel (f/2.4, macro) LED flash AI Scene Detection Night Mode |
| Audio | TBA | Single loudspeaker Headphone jack |
| Security | In-display fingerprint scanner Face unlock | In-display fingerprint scanner Face unlock |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Bluetooth 5.0 GPS, BDS, Galileo, A-GPS, GLONASS USB Type-C | 4G LTE WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Bluetooth 5.0 GPS, BDS, Galileo, A-GPS, GLONASS USB Type-C |
| Dimensions | 163.7 x 76.1 x 8.7mm | 157.8 x 74.2 x 9.7mm |
| Weight | 199g | 208g |
| Colors | Aura Red Aura Glow Aura Black | Aurora Green Glacier White Midnight Black |
| Battery | 4,500mAh Fast charging | 5,260mAH 30W fast-charging |
| Price | TBA | Php25,990 |
We’re seeing the same result from our Galaxy S10 Lite vs Mi Note 10 comparison on this one. Although the Galaxy Note 10 Lite outshines the Mi Note 10 in some areas, the latter has other features that make it a great alternative to the former.
One of the biggest leads of the Samsung device is its powerful Exynos 9810 processor. This is the same chipset that powered the flagship Galaxy S9 series and Galaxy Note 9 from the last generation.
Meanwhile, the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 settles for a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G processor. We’ve already tested this chipset before and it handled everything we threw at it well. Although you can definitely get better performance from the Samsung device.
What makes the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite special is the features it inherited from the more expensive Galaxy Note devices. The main one is the S-Pen, which is now more powerful and comes with new tricks up its sleeves.
There’s also the large 6.7-inch display with the new Super AMOLED Plus panel. We also prefer the Infinity-O cutout on the middle-top for the selfie camera. Although we still appreciate the notched 6.47-inch AMOLED screen on the Mi Note 10.
Despite its bigger screen, the Galaxy Note 10 Lite has a smaller footprint than the Mi Note 10. It’s only 8.7mm thick, that’s 1mm thinner than the Mi Note 10. It also only weighs at 199g (versus 208g). It makes the Note 10 Lite more compact and portable for everyday carry.
Clearly, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite is for those who want to own a fancy device. A device that can handle every task they throw at it without breaking a sweat. And with the help of the S-Pen, allows them to be more productive or express their creativity.
Its price is yet to be announced, but in true Samsung fashion, we already expect it to be priced higher than its opponent. So if money is an issue, then you’re better off with the Xiaomi Mi Note 10.
Priced at only Php25,990, this one has the title of being the first to have a 108-megapixel primary camera. The best part is, it comes with four more cameras. There’s the 12-megapixel portrait, 20-megapixel ultra-wide, 5-megapixel telephoto, and 2-megapixel macro cameras.
Those clearly overpower the three 12-megapixel shooters on the Galaxy Note 10 Lite, at least on paper.
Besides its killer cameras and price, another ‘big’ feature of the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is its large battery. This thing comes with a 5,260mAh capacity with a complementing 30W fast charging. That clearly overpowers Samsung’s bet and its 4,500mAh battery.
The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is now available in Mi Authorized stores and Mi Zone kiosks nationwide. As well as in their official store in Lazada. Meanwhile, the official pricing and availability of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite in the Philippines are yet to be announced.