So, I wanted to get myself a new smartphone, and checking some notable websites, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10/10 pro devices were making the waves.
It fitted my budget perfectly and packed some specs and features I could make do with (IR blaster inclusive).
As is usually, normally with a majority of phone buyers, I started making researches, checking the best prices on online market platforms, reading and watching reviews and comparisons.
The specs were good, most reviews encouraging and with the recommendations praise-singing Xiaomi enthusiasts on Nairaland still resounding in my memory (the recommendations weren't to me directly though), Oh, how they took it to victory against a more priced Samsung A52 so impressed me, even the viral bend test failures couldn't deter me. To me, I just found my new phone.

Well, not until I noticed something in those bend tests.

The spec sheets on many top websites and the reviews of some popular youtubers stated the phone had Gorilla glass 5 on both sides of the phone with a plastic frame separating them. It was no big deal, since the had the same on the previous Note 9 series.
But in one instance of those bend tests I watched, the phone was bent to an extreme curve, and, not surprisingly, the front glass/display shattered, but the supposed glass back took all that concave bend like a pro, with just minor creases.

I had to go back to online spec sheets, just so I didn't appear forgetful to myself, and it(back panel) was clearly mentioned to be glass.
So my next logical step was to check YouTube teardowns, starting with the official Xiaomi teardown video. The video was clearly computer generated and no mention of the back panel or the material used was made.
Further on, in Individual teardown videos, and scratch tests, it was really glossy plastic.

My point: Not that it's a big deal for a phone to have a plastic back, but it's really disturbing to find a lot of tech websites peddling that bit of almost ignorable misinformation. Makes me wonder. What other specs need to be fact-checked (if that word exists)?

Did I stick my nose in too deep in matters that don't need that much attention?

The floor is open.

Sorry I didn't attach videos and links. Will probably do that in an edit.

Gorilla glass 5

atheistandproud:
Gorilla glass 5

An honor Sir. I am a fan
But check this out: [url]pocket-lint.com/phones/reviews/xiaomi/155911-redmi-note-10-pro-review[/url]

Even note 7 has glass back, na tecno you call am?

Xiaomi1:
Even note 7 has glass back, na tecno you call am?

Maybe you should condemn a little data and look up teardown videos on the said phone. Let your eyes convince you.

neither glass nor plastic

Saucekiddo99:

Maybe you should condemn a little data and look up teardown videos on the said phone. Let your eyes convince you.

I saved y'all that stress.

video link: [url]youtube.com/watch?v=PhC37fp4o7Y[/url]

Screenshots from the video:

Saucekiddo99:

Maybe you should condemn a little data and look up teardown videos on the said phone. Let your eyes convince you.

have it, tecno marketers.

Xiaomi1:
have it, tecno marketers.

I am not a Marketer.
I was almost fooled by those websites.
I posted something above

Saucekiddo99:

I saved y'all that stress.

video link: [url]youtube.com/watch?v=PhC37fp4o7Y[/url]

Screenshots from the video:

that's not note 10 pro, it's generic. Can you spot the difference?

Saucekiddo99:

I am not a Marketer.
I was almost fooled by those websites.
I posted something above

you didn't do enough research bro... The redmi note 10 back is made of plastic while the redmi note 10 pro is glass all around.. hope you're clarified now.. probably the bend test was made on the cheaper redmi note 10

Rayliousity:
you didn't do enough research bro... The redmi note 10 back isad of plastic while the redmi note 10 pro is glass all around.. hope you're clarified now.. probably the bend test was made on the cheaper redmi note 10

Makes sense.

Xiaomi1:
that's not note 10 pro, it's generic. Can you spot the difference?

It's not generic. What you pointed out is the difference between Note 10 pro and Note 10 at the back.

Saucekiddo99:

It's not generic. What you pointed out is the difference between Note 10 pro and Note 10 at the back.

what's your point. Note 10 pro has glass back. The phone they disembled there should be note 10. Now what's your argument?

Xiaomi1:
what's your point. Note 10 pro has glass back. The phone they disembled there should be note 10. Now what's your argument?

My point is, all the variants feature a plastic back.
I take it back

Saucekiddo99:

My point is, all the variants feature a plastic back.
Photos coming up

ok

Saucekiddo99:

An honor Sir. I am a fan
But check this out: [url]pocket-lint.com/phones/reviews/xiaomi/155911-redmi-note-10-pro-review[/url]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xc9F1KgviI

0.51 secs

Saucekiddo99:

I am not a Marketer.
I was almost fooled by those websites.
I posted something above

Hi Saucekiddo99

You failed to do proper research.

I covered this in my Redmi Note 10 series which you can find on my website. I'll gladly simplify.

Redmi Note 10 Indian variant has a matte plastic back

Redmi Note 10 Global variant has gorilla glass 3

Redmi Note 10 Pro/Max global and indian variant has Gorilla Glass 5.

The phone disassembled in that video is the Indian Redmi Note 10.

Do better research bro.

atheistandproud:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xc9F1KgviI

0.51 secs

Thank you Sir. I had already cleared myself of the web of confusion I was covered in. Turns out only the base variant sports a plastic back cover.
But, I have to admit, it's one hell of a confusing line-up. And some websites kinda missed the whole specs up.

I'm a big Fan.

Saucekiddo99:

Thank you Sir. I had already cleared myself of the web of confusion I was covered in. Turns out only the base variant sports a plastic back cover.
But, I have to admit, it's one hell of a confusing line-up. And some websites kinda missed the whole specs up.

I'm a big Fan.

I covered it here.

All the plenty variants, the differences between them. I covered them all.

This is because I watched both launches live on YT. My data cried but at least I was informed.

Saucekiddo99:

Thank you Sir. I had already cleared myself of the web of confusion I was covered in. Turns out only the base variant sports a plastic back cover.
But, I have to admit, it's one hell of a confusing line-up. And some websites kinda missed the whole specs up.

I'm a big Fan.

I'm glad we've cleared it up for you.

And please guys @Xiaomi1 and co. Take it easy on the bros, he was only looking for knowledge. There's nothing wrong with that. Offer superior arguments please instead of name calling.

That's what Xiaomites are known for. Tenkiu

Saucekiddo99:

I saved y'all that stress.

video link: [url]youtube.com/watch?v=PhC37fp4o7Y[/url]

Screenshots from the video:

Every tom, dick and harry is on youtube these days. With poor information to mislead consumers.

This guy made this video out of ignorance. First off, he's obviously Indian so he got the indian variant. He's supposed to know that their own version is plastic. This makes the indian version more cheaper than ours.

Secondly, he was talking about water resistance. Redmi Note 10 is not water resistant. At that point I left the video because he clearly had no idea what he was talking about. IP53 rating is only for splash and dust resistance.

So bro, completely disregard that video.

Someone should share a link to download gcam on my redmi note 9 pro

sarahguess:
Someone should share a link to download gcam on my redmi note 9 pro

I told you this morning, come to Telegram. You refused. Na wa.

This has been my most productive post on Nairaland so far. Thank you all who contributed on the matter, I really appreciate. Those who were offended by my ignorance, or perhaps, half-baked research, my sincere apologies.

Off to order my own Note 10 pro.


Peace. Out.

Saucekiddo99:
This has been my most productive post on Nairaland so far. Thank you all who contributed on the matter, I really appreciate. Those who were offended by my ignorance, or perhaps, half-baked research, my sincere apologies.

Off to order my own Note 10 pro.


Peace. Out.

You're welcome

atheistandproud:


I'm glad we've cleared it up for you.

And please guys @Xiaomi1 and co. Take it easy on the bros, he was only looking for knowledge. There's nothing wrong with that. Offer superior arguments please instead of name calling.

That's what Xiaomites are known for. Tenkiu

alright, thanks sir.

[quote author=atheistandproud post=101152897]

I told you this morning, come to Telegram. You refused. Na wa.[/quote

Please the telegram link bro

[quote author=kellartemmy post=101160660][/quote]

Open your Telegram app and search for

@thephotographyacademy

atheistandproud:


Open your Telegram app and search for

@thephotographyacademy

Hello atheistandproud

I need your expert opinion.

Is the note 10 Pro a good buy?

Does the screen really withstand small falls? @

Op I get ya point but na the back you want use for the phone ?

Op, i was in your shoe when i wanted to buy the Rn10 pro last year. The Rn10 pro had 2 variant. The indian Rn10 pro which came with SUPERAMOLED display but plastic back, The international version came with AMOLED and glass back. Probably the reveiw unit that undergone tear down were from india. The one i used was international version and it was glass.