OnePlus Nord N10 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the OnePlus Nord N10 5G and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| OnePlus Nord N10 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $75 | $299 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,300 mAh | 4,820 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30W | 33W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.49 in | 6.67 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 190 g | 215 g |
| Released | Oct 2020 | Dec 2020 |
Summary: OnePlus Nord N10 5G is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G is ahead on our rating, battery, wired charging, ram (max).
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, OnePlus Nord N10 5G is the cheaper option.
Display
| OnePlus Nord N10 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, 90Hz | IPS LCD, HDR10, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ) |
| Size | 6.49 inches, 101.7 cm2 (~83.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~84.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~406 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| OnePlus Nord N10 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, OxygenOS 10.5 | Android 10, MIUI 12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM6350 Snapdragon 690 5G (8 nm) | Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 560 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 560 Silver) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570) |
| GPU | Adreno 619L | Adreno 619 |
Memory
| OnePlus Nord N10 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot in some regions) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Main Camera
| OnePlus Nord N10 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Quad | 64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚ (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (monochrome) | 108 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.52", 0.7µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| OnePlus Nord N10 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.1 | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1.0µm |
| Features | HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| OnePlus Nord N10 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4300 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4820 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 30W wired (Warp Charge 30T) | 33W wired, 100% in 58 min (advertised) |
Body
| OnePlus Nord N10 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 163 x 74.7 x 8.95 mm (6.42 x 2.94 x 0.35 in) | 165.4 x 76.8 x 9 mm (6.51 x 3.02 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 190 g (6.70 oz) | 215 g (7.58 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by), microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Protection | — | IP53 dust and splash resistant |
Comms
| OnePlus Nord N10 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), GNSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| OnePlus Nord N10 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2020 | 2020, November 26 |
| Status | Released November 2020 (Global), January 2021 (US) | — |
| Released | — | 2020, December 01 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, OnePlus Nord N10 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G — 4,300 mAh for the OnePlus Nord N10 5G versus 4,820 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G.
Which has more RAM, OnePlus Nord N10 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G — 6 GB for the OnePlus Nord N10 5G versus 8 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G.
Which has the smoother screen, OnePlus Nord N10 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G — 90 Hz for the OnePlus Nord N10 5G versus 120 Hz for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G.
Which is lighter, OnePlus Nord N10 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G?
OnePlus Nord N10 5G — 190 g for the OnePlus Nord N10 5G versus 215 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G.
Which is newer, OnePlus Nord N10 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G — Oct 2020 for the OnePlus Nord N10 5G versus Dec 2020 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G.
Is the OnePlus Nord N10 5G or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G rated higher?
We rate the OnePlus Nord N10 5G 7/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G 8/10.