Xaomi gave debuted the 108-megapixel capable Mi Note 10, a penta (5-rear camera setup) camera smartphone capable of a single photo resolution of 12032x9024 pixels.

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The Mi Note 10 uses the same camera setup as the Mi CC9 Pro premium, which was announced yesterday to the Chinese market. The camera setup on the rear consists of the following:

• 5MP f/2.0 OIS telephoto camera with 10x hybrid zooom, 50x digital zoom
• 12MP 2x optical zoom f/2 dual pixel autofocus camera
• 108MP ultra-high-resolution camera 1/1.33" super sensor, 7P, f/1.69, 4-axis OIS
• 20MP ultra wide-angle camera, 117-degrees field of view, f/2.2
• 2MP macro camera

There's a similar 108-megapixel capable setup in the Mi Mix Alpha, a quirky looking wrap around display camera announced in September. 

Can it really produce 108-megapixel images?

The short answer is yes, but by using a software algorithm to remap pixels if there is enough light. Samsung's Isocell Plus sensor has been used, which is larger in size than other smartphone sensors, allowing it to capture more light thanks to larger pixels. 

This helps to reduce noise in the images - a common problem in smartphone sensors that use smaller pixels which are crammed together, resulting in 'cross-talk' where the electrical activity of a pixel affects those around it, causing artifacts on the image. 

Technically speaking, it's a 27-megapixel sensor, which can be used to create a 108-megapixel image through remapping. 

The Mi Note 10 also features a 32-megapixel selfie camera, a 6.47" 3D curved AMOLED display, and a super-high capacity 5260mAh battery. 

Pricing & Availability

The Mi Note 10 will be available to purchase from 25 February 2020 with an RRP of £459 (128GB) and £549 (256GB). However, the Mi Note 10 is listed on Amazon UK for £399 (128GB) which puts it in the very busy reasonably priced mid-ranged smartphone sector. 

Mi Note 10 Special Offer From 7-10 April 2020

During the MFF 2020, Xiaomi will offer exciting new products and amazing discounts. Xiaomi’s latest Mi Note 10 / Mi Note 10 Pro will be available on mi.com/uk at the discounts up to 20%. 

Mi Note 10 is available in Three colours, Glacier White, Aurora Green and Midnight Black, in 6GB+128GB priced at £369, the original price is £459. Using coupon code: MFF50, you can get a further £50 discount. Meanwhile, Mi Note 10 Pro in 8GB+256GB will be priced at £459, the original price is £549. Using coupon code MFF80, you can get a further £80 discount.

Redmi Note 8 Pro has two variants 6GB+64GB and 6GB+128GB, in Pearl White, Forest Green, Mineral Grey and Dark Blue, at £149 and £179. Redmi Note 8T 4GB+64GB in black will be priced at £129. Redmi 8 has two variants 3GB+32GB and 4GB+64GB, in Onyx Black, Ruby Red and Sapphire Blue, at £99 and £109.

There will be three coupon codes you can use: MFF20, £20 off when you spend £200 or more; MFF50, £50 off when you spend £300 or more; MFF80, £80 off when you spend £400 or more.