Redmi 10A vs Xiaomi 17
The Redmi 10A (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25, 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 25/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 163,723); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 10A doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 10A
Xiaomi 17
What makes Redmi 10A better?
- Overall rating 25/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 163723
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 185
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 521
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 194g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 10A vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 62 points higher (87/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10A (95/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10A (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10A (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Redmi 10A (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 10A | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 163723 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 185 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 521 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.9×77.1×9.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 10A
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi 10A
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 10A
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 10A and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Redmi 10A by 95.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 10A
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10A (95/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10A (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10A (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Redmi 10A (87/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 10A or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10A by 62 points (87/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 10A and the Xiaomi 17?
The Redmi 10A has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 10A or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 10A or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 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.