Review: Xiaomi Redmi 10C

This review covers my early experiences with the Xiaomi smartphone called Redmi 10C. It's the first MIUI based phone that I use, I've used EMUI a few years ago on my Huawei and there are some similarities such as the focus on the battery efficiency and storage.

While the phone offers a lot of battery efficiency tools, the battery life is not as good as my previous Huawei Y6 Pro II. Nor as good as my Motorola G9 Power. It still manages to perform well enough for my taste.

The customization is great, the phone comes with unique settings with the MIUI (Android based OS developed by Xiaomi) that allows you to use old school settings as well. One example is gestures and the available apps. I should add that I activated the developer mode right away.

To activate developer mode on your Xiaomi Redmi 10C you need to go to settings and go to "about phone", then press MIUI version 10 times.

Another topic regarding technology is privacy and surveillance. Who is listening to you? Probably always a nation state actor, company or organization. I don't think the every day consumer can opt out easily, we simply choose who listens in when we pick phone brand. 

When you pick a model, do a search online to see if there are any recent scandals regarding privacy connected to the manufacturer. Also do a clean reinstall before you start using the phone. It is extra important if you buy your phone on the second hand market.

That being said, get some nice accessories from Amazon for example. Like a screen protector or a wallet case.