Realme 10s vs Xiaomi 17
The Realme 10s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 46/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 569,913); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 10s doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 10s
Xiaomi 17
What makes Realme 10s better?
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 10s vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 41 points higher (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 10s (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 10s (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 10s (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 10s | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.1×8.1 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Realme 10s
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 10s
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 10s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 10s and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Realme 10s by 83.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme 10s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 10s (95/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 10s (85/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 10s (87/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 10s or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 10s by 41 points (87/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 10s and the Xiaomi 17?
The Realme 10s has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 10s or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Realme 10s over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.