The China Thread
Its such a joy typing this on a firez china keyboard. However, bad news. Xiaomi 10a is shit in a sense.
Well in terms of what it is, its okay. However coming from higher tier Xiaomi phones during their respective launches, its def a let down picking up one of their ultra budget phones. Ive decided to sell it and get a different Xiaomi model.
Models the fam has owned. All guud phones: Redmi Note 6, Redmi Note 9T, MI 8, Mi Max 2, Mi Max 3.
Going from a girthy Mi Max 3 down to a slim 10a, is a total let down. I get why some CCS wives reminisce about their college days so much. I am going to have to get use to that new design though, it seems like most phones are slimmer.
10a doesnt even have gorilla glass protecting it. Feels a lil laggy when giving it instructions. AND the biggest issues is some security issue is present and certain apps are triggered. I cant even log into my Xiaomi Mi Account on a Xiaomi phone because it has a security issue. I wonder if I had bought a china edition with a flashed global rom and perhaps that is the issue. IDK, never had a China edition that I had to flash. Its not rooted according to softwarez.
For media consumption the picture quality is meh. 720p. What was I expecting, it was a cheaper screen. Ratio seems off too. When i rotate to its side, video arent even stretched fully and boarders are left. Its like watching wide content on my ultrawide
Doesnt have dual firing speakers, just bottom firing. Wouldnt be an issue since I have headphones and Xiaomis buds, but i leave them off at times and its annoying.
If I were on an ultra budget, a light user or didnt care about the lag and didnt use specific apps cause of security, Id keep it and live with it. Even though Im not a power user when it comes to cell phone use, I still needz a lil morez. If i were a power user Id go get the Mi 13 Ultra.............. Since Im not a power user, nor a light user, I may look into paying a lil more for the POCO X line or just settle with the Latest Redmi Note.
Xiaomi really needs to bring back the Mi MAX line. I need the 4. I like big butts and I cannot lie.
Da Xiaomi 10a.
Display
6.53” HD+ Dot Drop display1600 x 720 HD+20:9 aspect ratioSupports Sunlight display | Reading mode | Color temperature adjustment
Performance
MediaTek Helio G25CPU: Octa-core CPU, up to 2.0GHzGPU: PowerVR8320, up to 650MHz
Memory
LPDDR4X + eMMC 5.1RAM and ROM: 2+32/3+64/4+128GBSupports expandable storage up to 1TB*Available storage and RAM are less than the total memory due to storage of the operating system and software pre-installed on the device.
Design
Dimension: 164.9 x 77 x 9.0mmWeight: 194gGraphite Gray, Chrome Silver, Sky Blue
Rear camera
13MP main cameraf/2.22MP depth cameraf/2.4
Rear video recording
1080p | 1920x1080 at 30fps720p | 1280x720 at 30fps
Front camera
5MPf/2.2
Front video recording
1080p | 1920x1080 at 30fps720p 1280x720 at 30fps
Battery and charging
5000mAh (typ)10W fast charging10W in-box chargerMicro USB
Charging
10W fast chargingMicro USB
Security & Authentication
Rear fingerprint sensorAI face unlock
Connectivity
Dual SIM + microSD2G: GSM: 850 900 1800 1900 MHz3G: WCDMA: B1/2/4/5/84G: LTE FDD: B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/20/284G: LTE TDD: B38/40/B41Supports 2.4GHz Wi-FiWi-Fi Protocol: 802.11 b/g/nSupports FM radioBluetooth 5.0
Navigation
GPS | AGPS | GLONASS | Beidou
Audio
3.5mm headphone jack
Sensor
Vibration Motor | Proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer
UI and system
MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11
Package in the box
Redmi 10A/ Adapter/ USB cable / SIM eject tool / Warranty card / User guide