Redmi 10A vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Redmi 10A (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 25/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 163,723); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 10A doesn't; the Redmi 10A is noticeably lighter (194g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 10A
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Redmi 10A better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 235g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 163723
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 185
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 521
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 10A vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 67 points higher (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10A (100/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10A (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10A (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi 10A (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 10A notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (51/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 10A | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 163723 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 185 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 521 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.9×77.1×9.0 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 10A
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi 10A
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 10A
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 10A and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Redmi 10A by 96.7% 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 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10A (100/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10A (82/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10A (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi 10A (92/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 10A notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (51/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 10A or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10A by 67 points (92/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 10A and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Redmi 10A has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 10A or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 10A or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 10A over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.