The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is proof that the top LCD display is more than a good AMOLED
Every year, Xiaomi releases a more affordable version of its flagship with the designation "T". Compared to last year's Mi 10T Pro, this year's Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro received a new Snapdragon 865 with 5G support, a 20% larger battery and better cameras. If you follow us, you know that we won't find an AMOLED display here, but LCD. Is it a step backwards or not?
LCD better than AMOLED ?!
We recently brought you an article about why Xiaomi used LCD instead of AMOLED. The Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro thus received an LCD display with a dynamic refresh rate, the maximum of which is up to 144 Hz.
Well-known portal Xda-developers brought a detailed and realistic comparison of displays between the Mi 9T Pro and the Mi 10T Pro. The results are surprising. A freely available application was used for this test Display tester.
Brightness test on Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro and Mi 9T Pro
Technologically, there is a big difference between LCD and AMOLED. LCD technology is much more complicated and consists of several layers, so the LCD is usually lower brightness.
According to the manufacturer's specifications, the Mi 10T series display has a brightness 450 rivetswhich can climb to a maximum value of 600 rivets. The Mi 9T Pro with AMOLED display has normal brightness 430 rivets, which can be increased to a maximum of 650 rivets in strong sunlight.
Up Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro, down Mi 9T Pro
The numbers are quite similar, but with the naked eye, the Mi 9T Pro display seems brighter. A Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra smartphone with an application was used to measure brightness Lux Light Meter Freewhich can measure brightness using the phone 's light sensor. 2 tests were performed and the measured results are as follows:
You can see from the measured values that the Mi 9T Pro display has more brightness, which you can also see in the photos. On the other hand, the Mi 10T Pro LCD display has a more uniform color over the entire display area, and the white color on the LCD display looks more neutral in terms of color temperature.
The color scheme was set to automatic on both phones.
Contrast: Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro vs Mi 9T Pro
AMOLED typically has a higher contrast compared to LCDs. The Mi 10T Pro has a contrast ratio 1500:1while the Mi 9T Pro has a much higher ratio, up to 60000:1.
Comparison of white and black with minimal brightness
Although the parameters are quite different, you do not see any big difference in the content displayed on each display. The Mi 10T Pro makes it even easier to see the differences between colors at a lower brightness level from the Display Tester.
As for black, it is clear that AMOLED can display black better because black is darker gray on the LCD. The night photo of the fireworks will look better on the AMOLED display Mi 9T Pro.
Color saturation
AMOLED should dominate this category again, as its colors tend to be richer. If the colors are saturated, this does not automatically mean that they are accurate. Xiaomi states that the Mi 10T Pro covers 98% of the DCI-P3 color gamut and 96% of the NTSC.
Based on the test from the mentioned application, it can be seen that the colors on the Mi 9T Pro are slightly burnt out and the differences between the individual color fields are more visible on the Mi 10T Pro. While some may like over-saturated colors, it is not a matter of faithfully rendering colors as such. You can see the differences from reality, especially in the photos of the landscapes.
Refresh rate
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro with LCD display has a refresh rate of up to 144 Hz. Here it clearly leads compared to the Mi 9T Pro, which has a frequency 60 Hz.
Because the Mi 10T Pro has a much higher refresh rate, animations and games seem smoother. On this LCD display, you will enjoy more games that support 120 fps and more.
In addition, the Mi 10T Pro has a function AdaptiveSync, thanks to which the display is still not running at the highest frequency, but it can adjust it to your needs. It can switch between 30, 48, 50, 60, 90, 120 and 144 Hz. AdaptiveSync is one of the reasons why Xiaomi decided to use LCD in the Mi 10T model line.
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Add the product to the basket via the button "IN DEN WARENKORB" (add to basket).
In the basket in the RABATTCODES section you can apply the discount coupon:
Then click on the "zur Kasse gehen" button, which means Continue to the checkout. You will be redirected to a page where you enter your address (without diacritics) and choose a payment method. It is available only payment via PayPal.
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Final evaluation
Despite the LCD display, the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is a great choice. The refresh rate of 144 Hz guarantees a great gaming experience. Compared to the Mi 9T Pro, this is definitely an improvement, albeit with minor trade-offs in the form of lower brightness and contrast. To remedy these shortcomings, Xiaomi cites faithful color rendering and a significantly better experience with a fast refresh rate.
