Redmi 10X series is official with dual SIM 5G support, Dimensity 800 chipsets and bargain pricing

Xiaomi subsidiary Redmi unveiled its latest phones today with the 10X series. We get a 10X 5G and the 10X Pro 5G as well as the 10X 4G which is a rebranded Redmi Note 9 for the Chinese market. The new 10X 5G and 10X Pro bring dual mode and dual SIM 5G connectivity, AMOLED displays, Dimensity 820 chipsets and highly competitive pricetags.

Upfront both the 10X 5G and its Pro sibling come with 6.57-inch AMOLED displays with FHD+ resolution and waterdrop notches. The 10X 5G has a 16MP selfie shooter while the Pro ups it to 20MP. The panel on both also comes with a 180Hz touch sampling rate and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

Around the back both phones come with a 48MP main shooter and 8MP ultawide snapper but the Pro adds an 8MP telephoto module with 3x optical zoom and OIS as well as a 5MP macro cam.

Redmi 10X 5G in pink and 10X Pro in green

Under the hood we have the MediaTek Dimensity 820 chipset with 6/8GB RAM on the 10X 5G and 8GB RAM on the Pro. Storage ranges from 64GB to 256GB. The software front is covered by MIUI 12 on top of Android 10. Both phones come with 4,520mAh batteries with 22.5W fast charging on the 10X 5G and 33W on the 10X Pro. Both come with an IP53 rating and headphone jacks and the Pro also gains NFC.

The Redmi 10X series will be offered in blue, pink, gold and white colors. The 10X 5G starts at CNY 1,599 ($224) 6/64GB making it the most affordable 5G phone on the market. There’s also a 6/128GB for CNY 1,799($252) as well as a 8/128GB trim for CNY 2,099 ($294) and 8/256GB model for CNY 2,399 ($336). Official sales begin on June 1.

The 10X Pro will be offered in 8/128GB for CNY 2,229 ($322) and 8/256GB configuration going for CNY 2,599 ($364). It goes on sale starting June 6.

The Redmi 10X 4G already up for sale starting at just CNY 999 ($140) in its 4/128GB trim, there’s also a 6/128GB model for CNY 1,199($168).