Redmi 10A and 10 Power launched in India

Chinese tech giant, Xiaomi has launched two new devices, Redmi 10A and Redmi 10 Power, in India. They will be available for purchase from mi.com, Mi Home stores, Amazon, and offline stores later this week. The former starts at Rs. 8,499 for its base 3GB/32GB model, while the latter bears a price-tag of Rs. 14,999 for its sole 8GB/128GB variant.

Xiaomi has taken everyone by surprise by launching another handset alongside the Redmi 10A. Both the smartphones pack an "Evolutionary" design with the fingerprint scanner placed within the camera bump. The entry-level Redmi 10A is the successor to the 9A smartphone. However, the 10 Power seems like a slightly tweaked version of the Redmi 10, with striking color and more RAM.

The Redmi 10A and 10 Power offer a 6.53-inch and 6.71-inch LCD screen, respectively, with an HD+ (720x1600 pixels) resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The smartphones sport a waterdrop notch design with slim bezels. On the rear, they house a squire camera unit with the fingerprint scanner placed within. The latter also gets Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection for the display.

Under the hood, the Redmi 10A is powered by a MediaTek Helio G25 processor, coupled with up to 4GB of RAM and up to 64GB of storage. It boots Android 11-based MIUI 12.5 and packs a 5,000mAh battery. A Snapdragon 680 chipset fuels the 10 Power handset, with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It boots Android 11-based MIUI 13 and has a 6,000mAh battery.

As for the camera department, the Redmi 10A bears a 13MP (f/2.2) rear snapper with an LED flash. The 10 Power features a dual rear camera arrangement comprising a 50MP (f/1.8) primary lens and a 2MP (f/2.4) depth sensor. Both the smartphones have a 5MP (f/2.2) front-facing camera.

For official pricing and availability, the Redmi 10A costs Rs. 8,499 for the 3GB/32GB model and Rs. 9,499 for the 4GB/64GB variant. It can be purchased in Sea Blue, Charcoal Black, and Slate Grey colors starting April 26. The Redmi 10 Power is priced at Rs. 14,999 for the 8GB/128GB sole model. It comes in Power Black and Sport Orange colors and will be available for purchase soon.