Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S vs Samsung Galaxy A72

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S: Limited confirmed specifications — categories without real data are not scored.

Samsung Galaxy A72: Limited confirmed specifications — categories without real data are not scored.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S

Xiaomi · Phone

6.0/ 10 — Average

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Samsung Galaxy A72

Samsung Galaxy A72

Samsung · Phone

6.3/ 10 — Average

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Which is better?

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S vs Samsung Galaxy A72 is too close to call — 6.0 overall against 6.3.
  • Samsung Galaxy A72 takes 2 of the 7 categories both phones are scored in.
  • Samsung Galaxy A72 gives you the larger screen — 6.7 inches against 6.4 inches.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S charges faster — 33W wired against 25W.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S is the lighter phone — 179 g against 203 g.

Category scores

CategoryXiaomi Redmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy A72
Performance3.9Tie3.7Tie
Camera6.27.4Better
Display7.0Tie7.0Tie
Battery7.2Tie7.0Tie
Software6.07.0Better
Audio7.3Tie7.3Tie
Call Quality6.3Tie6.3Tie
Design & Build—6.2

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SpecificationXiaomi Redmi Note 10SSamsung Galaxy A72
Launch
Launch statusAvailableAvailable
Release date28 Apr 202126 Mar 2021
Platform
OSAndroidAndroid
OS versionAndroid 11, upgradable to Android 13, MIUI 14Android 11, upgradable to Android 14 One UI 6.1
Chipset (as published)Mediatek MT6785V/CD Helio G95 (12 nm)Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
GPUMali-G76 MC4Adreno 618
Memory
Memory variants (RAM/storage)4 GB RAM + 64 GB · 6 GB RAM + 64 GB · 4 GB RAM + 128 GB · 6 GB RAM + 128 GB · 8 GB RAM + 128 GB6 GB RAM + 128 GB · 8 GB RAM + 128 GB · 6 GB RAM + 256 GB · 8 GB RAM + 256 GB
Card slotDedicated slotShared / hybrid slot
Display
Display size6.43″6.7″
Resolution1,080 × 2,400 pixels1,080 × 2,400 pixels
Panel typeOLEDOLED
Brightness (peak)1,100 nits800 nits
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate—90 Hz
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging33W25W
Body & build
Dimensions160.5 × 74.5 × 8.3 mm165 × 77.4 × 8.4 mm
Weight179 g203 g
ColoursDeep Sea Blue (Ocean Blue), Shadow Black (Onyx Gray), (Frost White) Pebble WhiteAwesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Violet, Awesome Blue
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Materials—Glass, Plastic
Connectivity
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
LoudspeakerStereoStereo
3.5mm jackYesYes
Features
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, CompassAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
FingerprintSide-mountedOptical (under-display)
Network
Network technologies2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Camera
Rear cameras64 MP wide (f/1.8) · 8 MP ultrawide (f/2.2) · 2 MP macro64 MP wide (f/1.8, OIS) · 8 MP telephoto (f/2.4, OIS) · 12 MP ultrawide (f/2.2) · 5 MP macro
Front cameras13 MP wide (f/2.5)32 MP wide (f/2.2)
Video (max)4K@30fps4K@30fps
Additional specifications
Network · Bands 2gGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network · Bands 3gHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
Network · Bands 4g1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 411, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66
Network · SpeedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE
Main Camera · FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panoramaLED flash, panorama, HDR
Main Camera · Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Camera · Single13 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Selfie Camera · FeaturesHDRHDR
Selfie Camera · Video1080p@30fps4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Connectivity · InfraredYes—
Connectivity · RadioFM radioFM radio
Misc · ModelsM2101K7BG, M2101K7BI, M2101K7BNY, M2101K7BLSM-A725F, SM-A725F/DS, SM-A725M, SM-A725M/DS
Misc · Sar1.07 W/kg (head) 0.81 W/kg (body)—
Misc · Sar Eu0.60 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)0.23 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)
Misc · Price£ 177.00 / € 154.11About 280 EUR

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