Redmi 10 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Redmi 10 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $179 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 37/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 362,744); the Redmi 10 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 219g).
Redmi 10
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 181g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $179 vs $999
- Better portability (61/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 362744
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Redmi 10 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 53 points higher (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Redmi 10 — 42/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 92/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10 (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10 (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10 (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 10 is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Redmi 10 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 362744 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $179 | $999 |
Redmi 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi 10
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Redmi 10
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi 10 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Redmi 10 by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $820. Redmi 10 was $820 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10 (98/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10 (91/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10 (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10 (89/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 10 is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 10 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10 by 53 points (90/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 10 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Redmi 10 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 10 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 10 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 10 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Redmi 10 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.