Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite vs Mi 10 Lite: Differences and Which is Better

October 5, 2020 Matt Mills Mobile, Tips and Tricks 0

Xiaomi not only launches terminals at a frenetic pace, but also does not make it easy to distinguish its terminals by name or technical features. It is not an easy task to choose, since many devices overlap with others while the official prices do not take long to fall, almost immediately to go on the market. To try to shed some light on the differences of some of its terminals, we wanted to buy the new Mi 10T Lite with the Mi 10 Lite.

The label “Lite” is always synonymous with lower performance compared to a higher model of the same family. However, on many occasions they are more attractive options for many users, since their price is also cut compared to their older brothers. This is precisely what happens with the Mi 10T Lite and Mi 10 Lite.

Screen and dimensions

The first glance makes us look at the screen of both devices, where we find the first notable differences. The Mi 10T Lite has a 6.67-inch panel, while the Mi 10 Lite reaches 6.57 inches. Both have an aspect ratio of 20: 9 and FullHD + resolution, but the Mi 10T integrates the front sensor in a hole in the screen, while the Mi 10 Lite uses the classic drop-shaped notch. The ratio between the frames and the screen is higher in the Mi 10 Lite with 85.1% compared to 84.6% in the Mi 10T Lite.

My 10T Lite

Both teams are protected with Gorilla Glass 5, but if we take a look at the weight and thickness, we also see a noticeable difference. The Mi 10 Lite is an aesthetically more careful terminal, with its 7.9 millimeters and 192 grams of weight. The Mi 10T Lite reaches 9 millimeters exceeding 214 grams of weight. However, only the Mi 10T Lite has a refresh rate of 120 Hz, compared to the standard rate of its brother.

Snapdragon brains

Under the hood we find very similar bets on both very similar devices. Both have a Snapdragon processor that gives them 5G connectivity, being the Snapdragon 750G in the Mi 10T Lite and the Snapdragon 765G in the Mi 10 Lite. The two can be accompanied by 64 or 128 GB of storage and a single version of 6 GB of RAM. In no case can the internal memory be expanded by microSD cards.

In terms of performance, and taking into account a famous benchmarking program such as AnTuTu, both terminals manage to reach 300,000 points . So the user will hardly notice differences in this aspect, which should not be a defining point to choose one side or the other.

Difference in cameras

Another of the big differences is in the camera of both devices, or at least in its main sensor, since the rest offer the same configuration. The Mi 10T Lite has a 64 megapixel main sensor , an 8 megapixel wide angle and 2 megapixel macro and depth sensors each. The Mi 10 Lite, for its part, offers the same secondary sensors, but lowering the main sensor to 48 megapixels.

Mi 10 Lite camera

On the front we find the same 16 megapixel sensor in each mobile, while in the video section, both can record in 4K resolution. The specific recording capacities are traced in both terminals:

Video frame rates

4K at 30fps
1080p at 30 / 60fps
720p at 30fps

Slow motion frame rates

720P at 120/240/960 fps
1080p at 120/240/960 fps

Connections and battery

The two terminals have the main connections including NFC, Bluetooth 5 and USB-C. However, only the Mi 10 Lite has a fingerprint sensor integrated in the screen, compared to the side fingerprint sensor of the Mi 10T Lite. The good news is that they both keep the 3.5mm headphone jack. However, in the battery section we see a key difference that makes the Mi 10T Lite win the battle of autonomy. This device offers 4,820 mAh with 33W fast charge. The Mi 10 Lite, for its part, reaches 4,160 mAh but its fast charging capacity drops to 20W. Both move with MIUI 12 based on Android 10.

And the prices?

Both terminals are technically very equal, but we have seen improvements in the Mi 10T Lite in key areas such as the camera or the battery. To be able to decide, nothing like seeing the official prices of both devices before making a purchase decision: