Poco F6 vs Redmi Note 10S

The Poco F6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Redmi Note 10S (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95; launch prices were $290 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F6 leads — 63/100 vs 45/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F6 is faster in AnTuTu (1,718,632 vs 534,895).

The Poco F6 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 10S — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F6
Performance 74
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 58
Portability 72
Value for money 70
Redmi Note 10S
Performance 41
Display 51
Camera 39
Battery 52
Portability 68
Value for money 42
What makes Poco F6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1718632 vs 534895
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1930 vs 673
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5017 vs 1881
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Redmi Note 10S better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $290

  • Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F6 vs the Redmi Note 10S, the Poco F6 scores 18 points higher (63/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F6 leads (74/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Poco F6 — 70/100, Redmi Note 10S — 42/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 10S and the Poco F6 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F6 and the Redmi Note 10S are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100).

Poco F6: The Poco F6 is a better fit for active users.
Redmi Note 10S: The Redmi Note 10S is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F6 Redmi Note 10S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 MediaTek Helio G95
AnTuTu 1718632 534895
Geekbench Single 1930 673
Geekbench Multi 5017 1881
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 14 / HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 2400 nits 1100 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP53
Dimensions 160.5×74.5×8.0 mm 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm
Weight 179 g 179 g
Launch price $290 $250
Camera comparison
Poco F6
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Redmi Note 10S
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 13MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Poco F6
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Redmi Note 10S
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
51
display
Battery and charging
Poco F6
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Redmi Note 10S
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F6 and Redmi Note 10S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
63/100
1718632 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 10S MediaTek Helio G95
45/100 -221.3%
534895 AnTuTu

Poco F6 leads Redmi Note 10S by 221.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F6
$290
Redmi Note 10S
$250

Launch price difference: $40. Redmi Note 10S was $40 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (74/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F6 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (83/100 vs 51/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 10S and the Poco F6 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco F6 and the Redmi Note 10S are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F6 or the Redmi Note 10S?

The Poco F6 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 10S — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Poco F6 and the Redmi Note 10S?

The Poco F6 has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Redmi Note 10S — 45/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco F6 or the Redmi Note 10S?

The Poco F6 leads on performance (74/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Poco F6 over the Redmi Note 10S?

The Poco F6 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi Note 10S is a better fit for everyday use.