Realme Narzo 10A vs Xiaomi 17
The Realme Narzo 10A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio G70, 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 28/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 317,084); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 10A doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Narzo 10A
Xiaomi 17
What makes Realme Narzo 10A better?
- Overall rating 28/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 317084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1345
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 195g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Narzo 10A vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 59 points higher (87/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 10A (95/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 10A (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 10A (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 10A (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Narzo 10A | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G70 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 317084 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 417 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1345 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10, realme UI 1.0 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.0×9.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Realme Narzo 10A
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme Narzo 10A
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Narzo 10A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- 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 Narzo 10A and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Realme Narzo 10A by 90.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Narzo 10A
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 10A (95/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 10A (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 10A (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 10A (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Narzo 10A or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 10A by 59 points (87/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 10A and the Xiaomi 17?
The Realme Narzo 10A has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Narzo 10A or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Narzo 10A or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Realme Narzo 10A 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.