Mid-range mobiles continue to offer us more and better features than ever. Getting a mobile from these ranges means accessing features that until now were difficult to find with these very tight prices. A good example of this are the Redmi Note 10S and Realme Narzo 30 5G that we are going to compare today.
Getting a mobile with 5G is cheaper and more affordable than ever, as these two phones that we face demonstrate precisely, although one of them, the Redmi , does not have this connectivity. Phones with one of the best price and performance ratios today.
Screen and dimensions
We are facing mobile phones with similar dimensions, something that is basically given by the size of the screen. In the case of the Redmi we have a 6.43-inch one , with Full HD + resolution, AMOLED technology and an aspect ratio of 20: 9, in this case there is no specific refresh rate. As for the Narzo , we have a significantly larger screen, 6.5 inches , with Full HD + resolution, with a 20: 9 aspect ratio, as well as IPS LCD technology, here we do find a refresh rate of 90Hz , so that each of these phones obviously stands out for some specific aspects, and both in their own way are quite quality screens.
In terms of dimensions, we find the Redmi with a more compact phone , which measures 160.5 x 74.5 x 8.3 mm and weighs 178 grams, making it a phone that in the hand feels quite light and compact compared to other alternatives. . The Narzo for its part offers a somewhat larger size, very little, with dimensions of 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.5 mm and a weight of 185 grams, a little heavier too. Therefore, they are two phones that, although they offer in different aspects some features in their favor, so there is no clear winner in this section.
Performance and software
We are facing two phones that, although they have similar prices, offer us well differentiated characteristics. This is the case of the processor, which in the case of the Redmi is a MediaTek Helio G95 , one of the most powerful in the mid-range, manufactured in 12nm, and which are aimed above all at great performance when playing games. video game. It has a Mali G76 MC4 GPU. Regarding the Realme we have a more modern processor, in fact although it is from MediaTek as well, being the Dimensity 700 , it also offers us 5G connectivity , being a more advanced processor, built on the 7nm format.
It comes with the Mali G57 MC2 GPU. Therefore the latter are undoubtedly processors that place the Realme phone in a dominant position. Of course, the presence of 5G has a lot of weight, and nowadays it is something differential in any phone that reaches the market. The Redmi’s RAM is 6GB and that of its opponent is 4GB , in terms of storage, both offer us 128GB expandable via microSD cards.
Regarding the software, something that has a lot to do with performance, we find Android 11 as an operating system in both. Although with different layers, in the case of the Note 10S we have MIUI 12.5 , the latest version of the brand’s software layer. While in the Narzo we have Realme UI 2.0 , also the latest version of the brand’s software layer.
Camera
These two mid-range phones undoubtedly offer a good photographic experience, although in this case the model that has a more complete camera is the Redmi . In this aspect, it seems that he wins the game over his opponent, with four quality sensors, especially the main one. This is 64 megapixels , with an aperture of f / 1.8, while it is accompanied by other sensors, such as an ultra-wide angle of 8 megapixels with aperture of f / 2.2, a macro of 2 megapixels with aperture of f / 2.4 and one deep also with the same aperture and megapixel resolution. For its part, the Narzo also has a very complete camera, although in this case it is triple.
With a main sensor of 48 megapixels and aperture f / 1.8, accompanied by a macro of 2 megapixels with aperture of f / 2.4 and a depth of the same characteristics, with 2 megapixels and aperture of f / 2.4. In front, both phones offer us quite a resolution sensors, 13 megapixels for the Redmi with an aperture of f / 2.5 and 16 megapixels for the Narzo with an aperture of f / 2.1. Regarding video recording, the Redmi undoubtedly has better features, since it is capable of recording video at 4K resolution and 30fps , while the Narzo stays in Full HD resolution at 1080p. Up front, with the selfie camera, both can record video in Full HD at 1080p.
Battery and connectivity
In this section we have similar specifications, although with some different detail. Because although the two phones have a 5000mAh battery, it is the Redmi Note 10S that can be charged in less time, thanks to a faster fast charge, with a power of 33W compared to the 18W of the Narzo. Therefore in this aspect the equality is only in part, although the autonomy will be practically the same taking into account the battery capacity of both is the same, and the consumption is also quite similar. Both feature dual-band 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac Wi-Fi , as well as Bluetooth 5.1 and GPS with A-GPS. The connector on both phones is a USB Type-C connector.
Both have the fingerprint reader on the side, on the power button, so visually the back is one of the most attractive points. An interesting aspect is that both phones are compatible with high resolution audio , being able to play content up to 24-bit / 192kHz. Both also have a 3.5mm headphone jack, with a minijack, and yes, the Redmi has stereo speakers that the Narzo does not have. Therefore in this aspect they are still two quite similar phones.
Price and conclusion
We are facing two very different mid-range mobiles, with a price that is also somewhat different, although in both cases they are located in the most affordable mid-range. The Redmi Note 10S for its part can now be purchased for about 195 euros , while the Realme Narzo 30 5G costs only 169 euros . Therefore, they are two very cheap mobiles, which stand out for different reasons. In the case of the Redmi we have a mobile that differs by its AMOLED screen, rare in such cheap mobiles, as well as a quad camera with a large 64 megapixel sensor, and a faster battery charge.
On the other hand we have the Lindahl Narzo 30 5G, which amongst other things by the 90Hz refresh rate of your screen, and of course for performance and connectivity 5G thanks to the Mediatek Dimensity 700. Therefore processor if you do not give much importance to photography , and yes to performance and connectivity, your choice should be the Narzo , but if photography is important to you, the Redmi will make you happier, and also for a fairly tight price difference in any case, that you will not regret paying for everything you are going to receive in return.
