Poco X8 Pro vs Redmi Note 10S
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Redmi Note 10S (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95; launch prices were $350 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 45/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 534,895); the Redmi Note 10S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 196g).
Poco X8 Pro
Redmi Note 10S
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 534895
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 673
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1881
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 51/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 196g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $350
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Redmi Note 10S, the Poco X8 Pro scores 19 points higher (64/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 68/100, 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 X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 10S and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Redmi Note 10S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | MediaTek Helio G95 | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 534895 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 673 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 1881 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $250 |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 10S
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 10S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 10S
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Redmi Note 10S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Redmi Note 10S by 270.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Redmi Note 10S was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (76/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (83/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 10S and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (68/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi Note 10S?
The Poco X8 Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 10S — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi Note 10S?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi Note 10S — 45/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi Note 10S?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Redmi Note 10S?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi Note 10S is a better fit for everyday use.