The November 2020 Android security patch update rolled out for the OnePlus 7 and 7T series a few days ago. Continuing the momentum, the company is now rolling out this month’s security patches to the OnePlus 6 and the OnePlus 6T. As always, we’ve provided all the necessary links below for easy sideloading.
The previous stable channel update for the OnePlus 6 lineup didn’t add much apart from the September 2020 security patches. However, OxygenOS 10.3.7, i.e. the update that’s rolling out now, comes with a few notable changes. In the changelog, OnePlus highlights a few fixes and features, including a newly added quick reply option in gaming mode. The OEM also introduced an accidental touch prevention feature in Game Space.
Thanks to OnePlus Community user Teja1999 for the screenshot!
Here’s the full changelog for the update:
OxygenOS 10.3.7 for the OnePlus 6/6T
System
Newly added “Hide silent notifications in status bar” feature to filter unimportant notifications, making the app notification management easier( Route: Settings>Apps & Notifications> Notifications> Advanced> Hide silent notifications in status bar )
Fixed the small probability issue that Screenshot may fail
Updated Android Security Patch to 2020.11
Improved system stability and fixed general bugs
Game Space
Newly added gaming tools box for convenient switches of Fnatic mode. You can now choose three ways of notifications: text-only, heads up and block, just for your immersive gaming experience
Newly added quick reply feature in a small window for WhatsApp and INS (Enable it by swiping down from upper right/left corners of the screen in gaming mode)
Newly added mis-touch prevention feature. Enable it, swipe down from the top of the screen, click and the notification bar will pop out
Download Links
The update is rolling out in waves, so you will have to wait for it to reach your device. In case you want to sideload the build now, you can find download links for both the incremental update as well as the full ROM listed below.
Google had removed the ability to take screenshots in incognito mode with Chrome v65 on Android back in 2018. The feature was restricted as a measure to protect users’ privacy. However, it seems that this might change soon and the feature could be re-introduced. While there are complexities at hand, the Chrome team has added a flag to Chrome 89 Canary allowing users to take screenshots while on an Incognito page.
As of now, if you are using Chrome on your Android device and try to take a screenshot of a webpage opened in an incognito tab, you should see a message saying “Can’t take screenshots here.” The idea behind disabling screenshots is the fact that Incognito browsing is usually opted for when the user does not want to leave history behind, and screenshots are nothing but proofs of the very same. As pointed out by Techdows, a thread on the official Chromium Bug report page mentions that there are a few complexities that make it difficult to add a setting to enable this. Firstly, incognito doesn’t have any existing settings making it non-trivial to add a ‘new’ incognito setting. Until the requested change is made in how Android segments screen-obfuscation and screenshot capability, the setting would not be an on or off choice, but rather: ‘Screenshot enabled’ or ‘Hide screens’.
Notably, other Chromium-based Android web browsers like Firefox include an option to “Allow screenshots in Private browsing” while Kiwi browser provides “Protect Incognito Windows” privacy setting that lets you hide content and prevent screenshots in incognito mode.
For now, the developers have added a new flag on Chrome v89 Canary that does allow you to take screenshots while in Incognito mode. This can be done via the following steps:
Open Chrome Canary
Visit chrome://flags
Search for “Incognito Screenshot”
Click on the dropdown arrow and enable the setting
Restart the browser
We are yet to get a confirmation from Google whether this feature will actually be introduced to all users in the future.
Following the arrival of the first public beta of Android 11 back in June, Xiaomi published similar AOSP-style beta builds for the Mi 10/10 Pro and the Redmi K30 Pro (e.g. the Chinese variant of the POCO F2 Pro) later that month. Shortly thereafter, the Chinese OEM started rolling out MIUI 12-based closed beta builds for these phones, however, the underlying layer of Android was still based on the beta codebase. Now that Android 11 hits the stable milestone, Xiaomi has already prepared stable MIUI 12 builds on top of the latest iteration of Android.
The first batch of global devices to receive the MIUI 12-infused stable Android 11 update includes the Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro. Many more Mi, Redmi, and POCO branded smartphones are expected to get the update in the coming days. This article will serve as the central repository of download links for all Xiaomi devices that have received their official Android 11 updates, including the ones powered by Android One instead of MIUI.
It is worth mentioning that the MIUI versioning scheme doesn’t have a one-to-one correspondence with the version of Android. While Xiaomi is expected to unveil a new version of MIUI — tentatively MIUI 13 — with new features in the near future, the company will continue to produce MIUI 12-based Android 11 builds for compatible devices during the transition phase.
The compatible devices will initially get the taste of Android 11 through the MIUI beta channel (which has now been rebased on top of the stable Android 11 codebase), and then through the stable channel builds. Features on Xiaomi devices are often decided more by their MIUI version and less by their Android version. So you can take a look at our other trackers for MIUI 12 builds.
Xiaomi Android 11 Update List: Which phones have received the stable update?
This article covers Xiaomi (Mi), Redmi, and POCO devices that have received a stable Android 11 update—be it a “stable beta” or actual stable build—in any region. Cross-flashing different regional builds is technically possible but only do so if you’re familiar with the process.
Here are the devices that currently have an Android 11 build based on the stable Android branch available. Note that the devices are sorted alphabetically for their codename.
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (cmi) — Added on 09/09/2020
Redmi Note 9S / Redmi Note 9 Pro [India] (curtana) — Added on 11/18/2020
Redmi K30 Pro / POCO F2 Pro (lmi) — Added on 09/09/2020
Redmi K30 5G (picasso) — Added on 11/23/2020
Xiaomi Mi 10 (umi) — Added on 09/09/2020
Generic flashing instructions are available at the bottom of this article. However, we advise users to refer to the device forums for specific flashing instructions for their device, in case there are any variations or special instructions that need to be followed. Notably, the concept of a downgrade ROM isn’t applicable here. First, check the Anti-Rollback Protection status of your model and then flash the appropriate stable Android 10-based Fastboot firmware if you need to revert back.
MIUI 12 based on stable Android 11: Download Links
You can find download links of MIUI 12 based stable beta and stable releases below. These builds are first sorted with device codenames, and then according to their regions and release. Recovery ROMs and Fastboot ROMs are both included, wherever present.
Flashing Instructions for Android 11-based MIUI 12
Note that these are generic flashing instructions that should generally be applicable across Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices. However, there is a possibility that there is a variation that is unique to your device, so we strongly advise visiting your device forums for device-specific instructions.
Recovery ROM Installation for Android 11-MIUI 12
Recovery ROMs come with a .zip file extension and can be installed either through the Local Update method from within MIUI, or through the recovery environment. Newer versions of the stock MIUI recovery don’t offer any option for sideloading, but you can use a custom recovery like TWRP for installing these ROMs, though do note that device-specific instructions may differ in that case.
Local Update method:
Transfer the download .zip file to your phone, and ensure you place the file in the “downloaded_rom” folder in the internal storage of your device. If no such folder exists, create one in your internal storage base directory.
Within your phone, navigate to Settings > About Phone > System Update, and then press the three-dot icon in the top-right corner, and select “Choose Update Package”.
If the “Choose Update Package” option is missing, tap on the MIUI logo 10 times to activate the option.
Choose the downloaded .zip file.
Wait for the update to install.
Recovery method:
Rename the downloaded .zip file to update.zip and transfer it to the base directory of your phone’s internal storage.
Reboot your phone into recovery mode by powering it off and then pressing both the Power and the Volume Up buttons together.
Scroll to the “Install update.zip” option using the volume keys, and select the option using the power button.
Wait for the update to install.
Choose the “Reboot” option if your phone does not reboot by itself after installation is completed.
Fastboot ROM Installation for Android 11-MIUI 12
Fastboot ROMs come with a .tgz file extension and require a Windows computer for the installation, as well as a phone with an unlocked bootloader. However, despite being comparatively more complicated to install than Recovery ROMs, Fastboot ROMs are sometimes the only way to boot into a working system. For instructions on unlocking the bootloader of your phone, check your device’s subforums on XDA.
Download MiFlash Tool on your Windows computer. The latest version can be found in Step 1 of this link. Once downloaded, extract the tool and install it. It is also advisable to have ADB and Fastboot installed, just in case you need it.
Reboot your phone into Download mode by powering it off and then pressing both the Power and Volume Down buttons together.
Connect your phone to the computer using the appropriate USB cable.
Download the Fastboot ROM .tgz file and extract it. Remember the extract location, as you will need to paste the address into MiFlash Tool.
Run MiFlash Tool on your Windows Computer and in the address bar within the tool, paste the extract location from Step 4.
Click “Refresh” within MiFlash and the app should automatically recognize your device.
Click “Run” within MiFlash to flash the ROM file to the device.
The progress bar within MiFlash will turn green, which indicates that the ROM was successfully installed. Your device should boot automatically to the new version.
Thanks to XDA Recognized Developer yshalsager for providing the download links!
Google Play Services for AR (formerly Google ARCore) is a software service that enables applications to create augmented reality experiences on devices without any dedicated AR hardware. While the service uses a device’s existing cameras and sensors for the AR experience, Google has to work with OEMs to create custom calibration profiles for each device. This ensures that AR features work properly on the device, and users don’t face any issues. As OEMs release several new devices each month, Google keeps updating the list of supported devices ever so often. Since our previous coverage last month, 15 new devices have made it to the list.
The following devices now officially support Google Play Services for AR:
In case you have any of the aforementioned devices, Google Play Services for AR should automatically be pushed to your device. But if you haven’t received the update yet, you can force it by sideloading the APK yourself.
With Google Play Services for AR installed on your device, you will be able to enjoy various augmented reality features, like the Live View feature in Google Maps and the AR+ mode in Pokémon Go. You can also check out the new Mandalorian AR experience if you happen to have a supported device.
Do note that while you can sideload the Google Play Services for AR APK on an unsupported device, you might face occasional glitches due to the lack of proper calibration. So, make sure you check the full list of compatible devices before sideloading the APK.
In September 2020, HMD Global launched three new Nokia smartphones along with some accessories for the global market. Out of these devices, while the Nokia 8.3 had already been announced back in March, HMD Global also unveiled two new entries in its X.4 (X being a numeral here) generation, starting with the Nokia 2.4 and Nokia 3.4. Of these two, the Nokia 2.4 is now making its way to India for a price of ₹10,399 (~$140) with higher RAM and storage than the global variant.
The Nokia 2.4 has a new 6.5-inch HD+ LCD display, which is an upgrade over the Nokia 2.3. It also adorns new overalls and comes with a 3D texturized design in interesting colors namely Dusk, Fjord, and Charcoal. The smartphone also comes with a dedicated hardware button for Google Assistant.
In addition to the visible changes, the Nokia 2.4 features a bigger, 4500mAh battery — as compared to the 4000mAh battery on the Nokia 2.3. Further, the Indian variant comes with 3GB RAM and 64GB of storage even though the global variant is only available in a 2GB/32GB configuration. As opposed to the previous generation, the smartphone now comes with a MediaTek Helio P22 chipset — which is still an old SoC and has been seen on older entry-level devices priced much lower than this one.
In terms of software, the Nokia 2.4 comes with Android 10 out-of-the-box. It is part of Google’s Android One program and comes with the guarantee of two Android version updates and three years of security updates.
Nokia 2.4 Price and Availability in India
The 3GB/64GB variant of Nokia 2.4 will be available in India for ₹10,399 (~$140). Starting November 26th, it will be available to purchase on Nokia’s online store and subsequently be sold via Amazon and Flipkart starting December 4th.
Update 1 (11/26/2020@05:12 AMET): The update is rolling out to the OnePlus 7T Pro too, and missing download links have been added. Scroll to the bottom for more information. The article as published on November 23, 2020, is preserved below.
OnePlus has released a small, incremental update for the OnePlus 7T. OxygenOS 10.0.15 is available for the Global variant of the device, though we’d expect the other variants won’t be far behind. There’s relatively little to report this time, though it does bring Google Security Updates right up to date with November 2020’s patches. There are a few system fixes to mention though – the status bar has been tweaked so there’s less chance of irritating in-call button presses. Also in the phone app, the problem of the app popping up and then force closing a moment later (’flashback’) has been resolved. Finally, Google Mobile Services (i.e. the stock Google apps) have been updated to August 2020, which might claw back a few megabytes of user-accessible storage.
We’d expect there to be almost no difference between the regional versions of this update when they arrive. There’s no sign of an equivalent update for the OnePlus 7T Pro variants including the T-Mobile exclusive Pro 5G, or the 12GB RAM sporting McLaren Edition, but we’d expect to see details of them in the coming days. We also expect similar updates to roll out for the OnePlus 7 series as well.
When we reviewed the OnePlus 7T, we loved it and when its successor the OnePlus 8 arrived, we still slightly favored the earlier device. There’s little doubt it’s a fine phone and with Black Friday around the corner, there’s likely to be chances to grab one at a bargain price, assured in the knowledge that it’s still getting (reasonably) timely updates, including Android 11, which is expected in the first quarter of 2021.
Smartphone gaming is now more popular than ever. It has evolved from existing as a niche to being a core value proposition on smartphones. Nowadays, everyone — from smartphone manufacturers to chipmakers — tries to seize as many opportunities as possible to tout their devices’ gaming capabilities. Amidst this, affordable “flagship killers” have a newfound duty to entertain hardcore mobile gamers. The Xiaomi Mi 10T and the Mi 10T Pro were launched in September and are well-suited for inclusion in the category of “flagship killers”.
Although Xiaomi’s definition of a “T” upgrade differs from how OnePlus — which started the trend with the OnePlus 3T — projects it, the Mi 10T Pro features the same internal hardware as the more premium Mi 10 series from early 2020. The Mi 10T Pro is powered by Qualcomm’s current flagship Snapdragon 865 chipset along with 8GB of RAM LPDDR5 RAM. Therefore, we don’t expect any lapses in performance. To its advantage, the Mi 10T Pro also features a 144Hz refresh rate display which also supports adaptive refresh rate to offer a jitter-free usage and gaming experience.
So, in this review, we will examine Xiaomi’s claims of jitter-free performance on the Mi 10T Pro while also testing its abilities in some of the more demanding games. Before we dive into our performance analysis, here are the specifications that the smartphone offers.
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro specifications. Click/tap to expand
Specification
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro
Dimensions & Weight
165.1 x 76.4 x 9.33 mm
218g
Display
6.67″ FHD+ LCD
20:9 aspect ratio
144Hz refresh rate
AdaptiveSync: 30/48/50/60/90/120/144Hz
MEMC
HDR10
DCI-P3
Punch-hole display
Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on front and back
SoC
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865:
1x Kryo 585 (ARM Cortex-A77-based) Prime core @ 2.84GHz
About this review: Xiaomi India loaned us a pre-retail unit of the 8GB/128GB variant of the Mi 10T Pro. I have used the device for almost a month before writing this review.
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro: Performance
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 mobile platform is what powers the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro. It is a 7nm SoC (system-on-a-chip) fabricated using TSMC’s N7P process. The CPU on the Snapdragon 865 comes in a 1+3+4 configuration, featuring a Kyro 585 “Prime” core based on ARM’s Cortex-A77 design with a maximum frequency of 2.84GHz, three more Kryo 585 cores but at a lower frequency of 2.4GHz for sustained performance, and four Kryo 385 cores that are based on ARM’s Cortex-A55 design and clocked at 1.8GHz.
Even though Qualcomm has also released the Snapdragon 865 Plus with an overclocked Prime core, most manufacturers have stuck to the original chipset — with the ASUS ROG Phone 3 being the notable exception. Along with the aforementioned CPU, the Snapdragon 865 also features an Adreno 650 GPU along with native support for 5G, Wi-Fi 6, and dual-frequency GPS.
Synthetic benchmarks are among the preliminary methods that a lot of us use to objectively assess performance. Snapdragon 865, that powers the majority of flagship smartphones of 2020, has already been profiled extensively using popular synthetic benchmarks including Geekbench 5, PCMark Work 2.0, 3DMark, GFXBench, etc.
Upon running these benchmarks on the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro, we found that its scores align uniformly with those produced by the Mi 10, powered by the same chipset and reviewed by us earlier this year. So, we are omitting separate tests for this review. In case you are interested in learning about how these devices fare in terms of benchmarks, take a look at the Performance section of our Xiaomi Mi 10 review.
Even though synthetic benchmarks are indicative, they do not tell the complete story about real-world performance. This is why we used XDA’s in-house benchmarks to evaluate app launch speeds and the fluidity of the user experience. Our detailed analysis using these tests on the Mi 10T Pro follow:
App Launch Speed Test
XDA’s Editor-in-Chief, Mishaal Rahman, and Senior Contributor, Mario Serrafero, have created a new script to test the launch speeds of apps on different smartphones. This test utilizes Android’s ActivityManager shell interface to quantify the amount of time taken by any smartphone to launch 12 popular applications from a cold start (i.e. when these apps are not already running in the background). These applications (in the same order they are used in the test) are Google Chrome, Facebook, Gmail, Google Maps, Messages, Netflix, Google Photos, Google Play Store, Twitter, WhatsApp, XDA, and YouTube.
During the test, each of these apps is launched and subsequently terminated before the next one is launched. The total time (in milliseconds) taken to cold-start and then kill an app for several iterations is calculated and represented by the value on the bottom of each of the bars. Meanwhile, the median is represented by the number above the bar.
The Mi 10T Pro launches apps faster than the ROG Phone 3 and Samsung Galaxy S20.
The time values recorded in our App Launch Speed Test indicate that Xiaomi has done a good job while optimizing app startup on the Mi 10T Pro — or MIUI 12, in general. While the Mi 10T Pro stands lower on the scoreboard than what we saw in our OnePlus 8T review, the app launch durations for all of these 12 apps are noticeably shorter than what Mishaal recorded for the ASUS ROG Phone 3 and the Samsung Galaxy S20 (Exynos) during his ASUS ROG Phone 3 review. Look at the graphs above to see how the Mi 10T Pro compares to the rest of the devices.
Looking at these scores holistically, all of these smartphones open apps really quickly. The difference of a few milliseconds is certainly not noticeable by the naked eye in any case.
UI Stutter/Jank Test
Our next in-house benchmark measures the smoothness of a smartphone’s display and its ability to present new frames without any lag or stutter.
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro on top vs. Mi 9T at the bottom
The XDA UI Stutter and Jank Test uses a modified version of Google’s open-source JankBench benchmark. The benchmark determines the performance of a smartphone by emulating a variety of tasks that are commonly seen in different apps. These tasks include scrolling through a ListView with text, scrolling through a ListView with images, scrolling through a grid view with a shadow effect, scrolling through a low-hitrate text render view, scrolling through a high-hitrate text render view, inputting and editing text with the keyboard, repeating overdraws with cards, and uploading bitmaps.
The time taken to draw and present every frame during each of these tests is recorded and plotted against the threshold values represent by colored horizontal lines. These threshold values — in ms — correspond to the time taken to present a frame on a display for different refresh rate values. For instance, a 60Hz refresh rate means a new frame is displayed 60 times per second, which means once in 16.67ms. Likewise, 11.11ms represents 90Hz refresh rate, 8.33ms represents 120Hz refresh rate, and 6.94ms represents 144Hz. Meanwhile, the vertical bars represent the time taken to display each frame, and any vertical bar that surpasses the aforementioned horizontal lines indicates stutter or jank.
The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro supports a maximum refresh rate of 144Hz along with support for AdaptiveSync. This means the display can alter between seven different refresh rate settings — 30Hz, 48Hz, 50Hz, 60Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz, and 144Hz — based on the content that is to be displayed. Nonetheless, all of these tests actuate the highest refresh rate supported by any device which happens to be 144Hz in this case.
In our Jank test, the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro runs smoothly in most of the tests. Here are our observations:
It breezes through the ListView image scrolling and ListView text scrolling tests with barely any stutter, with less than 1% of the frames missing the 144Hz in both the tests.
Only 1.01% and 1.65% of the frames miss the target of 144Hz in the case of Low hit rate and High hit rate render tests, respectively. Once again, less than 1% of the frames miss the 120Hz target in these two tests.
In the text input and editing test, the Mi 10T Pro performs relatively poorly with 4.07% frames missing the 144Hz mark, 2.76% of the frames missing the 120Hz mark, and 1.57% of the frames falling behind the 90Hz target. This may lead to represent some micro-stutters while entering or editing text on the smartphone.
When it comes to GPU overdraw, 7.19% of the frames fail to match up to the 144Hz target while 6.11% fail to reach 120Hz. This irregularity is primarily seen only for a small percentage of the total frames (around the n=12000 frames mark).
Perhaps the only alarming result is the Bitmap Upload test with 94.78% of the frames showing janky behavior at 144Hz. Further, 34.73% of the frames also fail to meet the 120Hz target. In comparison, about 78% and 16% of the frames miss the 144Hz and 120Hz targets, respectively, on the ASUS ROG Phone 3. Since all of the graphic elements in Android are drawn using bitmaps, we can suspect major stuttering in the case of bitmaps with large sizes — especially with graphics-heavy applications like games. In real-world usage, there are no major stutters visible except in the app drawers of third-party launchers.
Now that we have mentioned games, more people will perceive any jank or stutters while gaming than while scrolling through the UI or typing on the Mi 10T Pro. This is why we are benchmarking the performance of the Mi 10T Pro for various popular games.
Real-World Gaming
For our gaming analysis of the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro, we used the Pro version of Gamebench and collected data over at least 25 minutes of gameplay. All of these games were played with MIUI’s Game Turbo mode running in the background and here is what we found:
PUBG Mobile
PUBG Mobile has become one of the most revered battle royale games. The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro can drive a maximum graphics settings of Ultra HD on PUBG Mobile, which is fantastic. For this mode, however, the frame rate is limited to the Ultra setting ie. 40fps. In case you want to enjoy gaming at Extreme frame rate ie. 60fps, you must switch the graphics settings to HDR. While OnePlus phones upwards of the OnePlus 7T, as well as the ASUS ROG 3, also support gameplay at 90Hz, it is unfortunately not supported on other devices including the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro as of now.
At HDR graphics and Extreme frame rate settings, the Mi 10T Pro shows a consistent performance, relentlessly outputting frame rates close to 60fps through the 26 minutes of gameplay. The only frame rate drops were seen during the loading screens. During our tests, we got a mean frame rate of 60fps and an FPS stability of 90%, and a variability index of only 0.8FPS. From the frame rate distribution, we can see that more than 96% of the frames were transmitted at either 59fps (~14%), 60fps (~72%), or 61fps (~10%).
At HDR graphics and Extreme frame rate settings, the Mi 10T Pro shows a consistent performance, relentlessly outputting frame rates close to 60fps through the 26 minutes of gameplay
To be fair, this kind of performance is expected from a flagship killer the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro. While the upper half of the smartphone does start warming up within 10 minutes, the rising temperature does not affect or throttle the performance. So you can confidently snatch that chicken dinner away from your opponents while playing PUBG Mobile on the Mi 10T Pro.
Vainglory is a popular RPG that supports high frame rates, and that means we can very well utilize the 144Hz display to enjoy a super smooth experience. Due to its engaging graphics and fast-paced gameplay, Vainglory can be very taxing on the hardware, which makes it a great game for testing the Mi 10T Pro’s gaming performance.
We chose the 5v5 match that lasts 25 minutes to test the performance of the Mi 10T Pro. Despite the graphics-intense gameplay, the smartphone could output an unwavering frame rate of nearly 144fps — the maximum supported by this display. For more than 95% of the frames, the frame rate was either 143fps (~35%) or 144fps (60%), resulting in extremely smooth gameplay. The only dip in the frame rate is observed on the loading screen following a 7-minute-long wait before the online game is actually connected.
Battlelands Royale is yet another battle royale game but instead of a first-person or third-person perspective, you play from an aerial view and that makes the game really engaging.
The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro once again performs magnificently, clocking a consistent frame rate of 144fps. The only occasional dips we see in the frame rate are at the loading screens since each match lasts only about 3-4 minutes.
In this adventure-packed game, Lara Croft, the primary character from Tomb Raider, marches her way against obstacles in calculated board game-style singular movements. Despite being designed as a puzzle, the game features some intense graphics that shows mighty creatures such as giant snakes and lizards in the besieged temple. These graphic elements are enough to strain the hardware and make my OnePlus 7T heat up. Here’s how the game works on the Mi 10T Pro:
The Mi 10T Pro faces absolutely no difficulty in sustaining a frame rate above 140fps. The only fluctuations or gaps in the frame rate comes at loading screens and cutscenes apart from which, the smartphone has absolutely no trouble meeting expectations.
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D with Citra Emulator
Besides enjoying some of the strenuous Android games, we also tested out The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D, a 2015 Nintendo 3DS game using the Citra Emulator. The graphics resolution was set to 4x of what the ROM originally renders the game in.
Quite like all of the games we played above, the Mi 10T Pro maintains excellent performance with the Citra Emulator as well. Throughout the gameplay, the frame rate was constant around the 60fps mark with minor stutters. The only plunges in the frame rate were observed during the cutscenes. Except for the occasional touch response issues with Citra, there were no issues while playing the Nintendo 3DS game.
Note: We do not endorse the use of pirated emulator ROMs. Please ensure you use a ROM that is legitimately owned by you.
Thanks to GameBench for providing us a journalist license. GameBench is a suite of tools for developers to analyze the fluidity, power consumption, and memory usage of games. GameBench is available as an app on Google Play Store (unlisted) and as a desktop application. For more information, visit GameBench.net.
In case you’re unable to download the Gamebench app from the Google Play Store, you can download it using their desktop app.
Conclusion
The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is equipped with powerful hardware and there’s no reason to doubt its performance. As we saw above, it stands neck-and-neck with other affordable flagships and flagships killers despite being slightly more affordable than them. At this price point, perhaps the only serious competition that the Mi 10T Pro faces is from the OnePlus 8T.
With the Mi 10T Pro, there is no compromise in performance.
While both of these devices offer excellent value for money, the OnePlus 8T features a brighter AMOLED display and 65W charging while the Mi 10T Pro makes up with its high-quality LCD display that offers impressive color accuracy and an adaptive refresh rate that changes with the content being displayed. This ability to lower the refresh rate when a higher refresh rate is not required helps the Mi 10T Pro to have longer battery life. In addition, the Mi 10T Pro also comes with a 108MP primary camera. But if you don’t need that kind of camera competency, you can instead opt for the non-Pro variant that comes with a 64MP camera and is relatively even more affordable.
In terms of gaming, the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro does not give in to any strain despite long gaming sessions. It displays an unwavering strength in terms of games that support high refresh rate gameplay. The excellent gaming performance, especially for games at 144Hz, also pacifies the concerns on the jittery performance we saw on the Bitmap upload test in UI Jank and Stutter Test above.
