We do not always find mobiles so similar when buying it, but how could it be otherwise by Xiaomi is where these similarities come from, given the wide range of mobiles it has. They are also two mid-range mobiles such as the Poco M3 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 10 5G that with an adjusted price are having a good reception.
A series of terminals that make it difficult, given their many similarities, that we opt for one of them, although nevertheless after knowing their keys we are going to help you decide between these two models that even coincide in time. Both have seen the light in 2021, a little later the Poco M3 Pro 5G but without turning this into a notable change in any of its sections or in the decision.
The same in almost everything
It is no coincidence that almost all the characteristics and aspects of the smartphone that we are going to see are the same, because as many of you will know Xiaomi and Poco are separate firms, but they continue to collaborate to shape mobile devices. In this case, it seems that both brands have made an exception and presented these models that on other occasions would not have reached Spain in both cases, but that some of them would have gone to India and another to the European market, but something has done them repeat proposal in our country and could be the differences that we will see.
The same chip and connectivity
The first similarity we see is inside, where they share the Dimensity 700 processor signed by MediaTek. A mid-range processor manufactured in 7 nanometers that offers a clock frequency of 2.2 GHz, also sharing an ARM Mali-G57 GPU. But the internal similarities do not stop there as they also share LPDDR 4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage with the possibility of expanding it through MicroSD.
A processor that also offers 5G as a strong point in connectivity to make use of high-speed mobile networks and also offers GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou and Galileo positioning. Nor do they forget the Bluetooth 5.1 LE, NFC to be able to pay comfortably with the mobile or the audio jack, which both have, without overlooking the benchmark of both brands, the integration of the infrared sensor to control other devices using the mobile command.
Two screens like two drops of water
In these screens with IPS LCD technology, the similarities are obvious when we put one next to the other, since they share averages that lead them to offer us 6.5-inch mobiles with a relevant frame rush, achieving a screen surface of 83 %. The screen resolution is Full HD + in both cases and they even share the refresh rate at 90 Hz. It also has a density of pixels per inch of 395 and even protection against bumps or scratches Corning Gorilla Glass 3. There is nothing to do us differentiate us here, where even the hole for the selfie camera is centered.
Everything is the same in the cameras
As we are checking, everything is the same in these two Poco and Xiaomi phones, but the thing has not come to an end and that is that even the cameras are traced. They coincide with a triple rear camera led by a 48 Mpx sensor signed by Sony that has an f / 1.79 aperture that will offer good results in difficult light situations, using HDR and AI. At the same time, it also includes a 2 Mpx lens, in order to photograph the smallest objects and the last lens is designed to improve the portrait mode crop.
In front, the selfie camera is 8 Mpx to allow us to make video calls and photos. Video recording with the cameras of this smartphone offer us electronic digital image stabilization, sharing even 4K resolution. The video configuration options for both are as follows with a slight difference in slow motion:
Little M3 Pro 5G:
- 4K at 30fps
- 1080p at 30 / 60fps
- 720p at 30fps
- Slow motion video: 960fps
Redmi Note 10 5G:
- 4K at 30fps
- 1080p at 30 / 60fps
- 720p at 30fps
- Slow motion video: 120fps
The same battery
Taking into account that everything we have seen so far is the same, it is understandable that they have chosen to use the same battery, since the consumptions will be very similar in both cases. It has a 5,000 mAh capacity battery , which is charged with the help of a charger included in both cases in the box with up to 18W of power. Obtaining together with MIUI 12 in both cases enough battery to end the day with a use based on different aspects.
The only differences between the two mobiles
Although we have seen that most of its aspects are the same, there are also different things between the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the Redmi Note 10 5G, the first thing you may already imagine is its design. Little changes the appearance of its terminals with respect to what Xiaomi does to make them different and in this case it offers us a terminal that shares a camera module, but nevertheless extends the shape further, making it contrast with a yellow or blue color that does so. change with respect to Redmi. The rest of the construction is the same, with 190 grams of weight and a thickness of 8.9 mm that allows the fingerprint reader to be placed on the side.
The memory that we find in these terminal cases also changes at least in one option, since Xiaomi offers one more alternative. We see 4 GB + 64 GB as a base option for hands and an elevated option with 6 + 128 GB, but in between, only Xiaomi allows us to choose the 4 + 128 GB option.
In the software, as we have already machined, we have MIUI 12 in both cases, the only change is that Poco benefits from its Poco Launcher with which it offers a bit more browsing speed and an order more typical of Android, although nevertheless in any Xiaomi We can also make use of this Poco Launcher just by installing it if it convinces us more, even in this Redmi Note 10 5G.
Being so equal, which one should I buy?
On this occasion with so many similarities, the decision between opting for one model or another is more complicated and will depend largely on price. The cheapest Poco M3 Pro 5G that we can find is currently at 169 euros, a price that contrasts with the Redmi Note 10 5G that is also located in Spain and in the same configuration with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory for 189 euros.
Taking all this into account and knowing that they are two identical terminals unlike the design, we have to decide to recommend buying the Poco M3 Pro 5G , since neither of the two brands offers better or worse update support, but they are similar . In both cases we will be right and if at some point the cheapest is the Redmi Note 10, the recommendation will be the opposite to save us as much money as possible.
