Xiaomi Mi Note 10 (Mi CC9 Pro) vs Huawei P30 Pro: the battle between two best camera phones

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Xiaomi Mi Note 10 vs Huawei P30 Pro: main specs

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 vs Huawei P30 Pro: design

The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and Huawei P30 Pro come with the similar design. As we can see, both of them adopt a 6.47-inch curved screen with 2340 x 1080 pixels resolution and a dewdrop notch, which will offer you a comfortable grip and immersive visual experience. The only difference lies in the back. The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is equipped with 5 vertical aligned camera lens and dual LED flash light, while the Huawei P30 Pro offers 3 vertical aligned camera lens and there is a TOF lens and an LED flashlight on the back.

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 vs Huawei P30 Pro: camera specs

As we can see from the main camera specs of the two smartphones below, both Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and Huawei P30 Pro offers a 32MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture. However, they offer different rear cameras.

The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 comes with Penta rear cameras, consisting of a 108MP primary lens with 1/1.33” large photosensitive element and OIS function, a 20MP ultra wide-angle lens, a 12MP portrait lens, a super telephoto lens with the support of 10x hybrid optical zoom and 50X digital zoom and OIS function, and a macro lens which supports 2-10cm and AF macro photography. In addition, the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 also offers dual soft lights and dual LED flash lights for better shooting effect.

As a contrast, the Huawei P30 Pro offers modest camera specs. It only has quad rear cameras: a 40MP wide angle lens with f/1.6 aperture and OIS function, a 20MP ultra wide angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, an 8MP telephoto lens with f/3.4 aperture and OIS function, and a TOF lens.

According to the camera specs that each phone have offered us, we can conclude that the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 will offer overall better shooting qualities especially when taking telephoto images.

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 vs Huawei P30 Pro: DXOMARK score

According to the latest DXOMARK camera list, the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro Premium Edition (8+256GB), the Chinese version of Xiaomi Mi Note 10, tops the DXOMARK list with 121 points, which is the same as Huawei Mate 30 Pro.While the Huawei P30 Pro gains 116 camera points, which presently ranks fifth on the published list of the DXOMARK.

The detailed camera performance of the two phones on the DXOMARK test are shown as below:

From their detailed scores, we can easily know that the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 offers overall better camera performance in both photo and video. Specifically speaking, it does a better job in the aspect of wide-angle, color, texture, noise, zoom, etc.

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 vs Huawei P30 Pro: processor

In terms of processor, the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is equipped a Snapdragon 730G processor and Adreno 618 GPU, while the Huawei P30 Pro is powered by a Kirin 980 processor and Mali-G76 MP10. The Snapdragon 730G is a powerful mid-range processor, while the Kirin 980 is a powerful high-end processor. So there is no doubt that the Kirin 980 is more powerful than Snapdragon 730G.

However, if you are not a game fan, the Snapdragon 730G is enough for your daily use. And it can also easily cope with some ordinary games. Presently, there are also other popular phones use this processor, such as Redmi K20 (Xiaomi Mi 9T), Samsung Galaxy A80 and OPPO Redno 2, etc.

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 vs Huawei P30 Pro: battery and charging

The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is equipped with a large 5260mAh battery and it supports 30W fast charging, while the Huawei P30 Pro offers a smaller 4200mAh battery with the support of 40W fast charging and 15W wireless charging.

According to Xiaomi official, the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 can offer up to 2 days long autonomy without charging. So the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 will offer you longer using time. While Huawei P30 Pro has advantages in fast charging, as it support 40W fast charging and 15W wireless fast charging.

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 vs Huawei P30 Pro: operating system and other aspects

In terms of other aspects, the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 runs the latest MIUI 11 based on Android 9.0 Pie, while the Huawei P30 Pro runs the latest EMUI 10 based on Android 10. In addition, both Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and Huawei P30 Pro offer the memory combination of 6+128GB, 8+128GB, and 8+256GB. The Huawei P30 Pro also offers 8+512GB version.

Besides, both Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and Huawei P30 Pro offer an in-screen fingerprint sensor and support NFC function for your convenience. The difference is that the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 retains the 3.5mm headphone jack, which is certified by Hi-Res Audio. However, the Huawei P30 Pro removes the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 vs Huawei P30 Pro: price and which one to choose?

Before we make the final decision, let’s compare their prices. The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 6GB+128GB version has been available on Gearbest with the price of $609.99, while the 8GB + 256GB version is officially priced at 649 euros (about $718) in Spain launch event. The Huawei P30 Pro 8GB +256GB version costs $899.99 (flash sale price) on Gearbest.

Therefore, in terms of 8GB + 256GB version, the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is about $180 cheaper than Huawei P30 Pro. So which one should you buy?

To answer this question, you must consider about your personal preference and daily needs first. If you just like taking photos very much and don’t have a high requirement for other hardware specs like processors, the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is the best choice for you. As the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is the best camera phone so far and it can even compete with Huawei Mate 30 Pro. Moreover, you can get it with a much cheaper price than most of camera phones on the market.

However, if you want a phone with excellent performance in both camera and processor, the Huawei P30 Pro is the right one for you. As the Huawei P30 Pro not only does a good job in photography, but also has a powerful Kirin 980 processor, so it will meet your needs in both shooting quality images and enhanced gaming performance.