Redmi 10C vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Redmi 10C (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $190 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 34/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 421,228); the Redmi 10C is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).
Redmi 10C
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 190g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $190 vs $799
- Better portability (62/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 10C vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 54 points higher (88/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 10C notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (62/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Redmi 10C | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.6×76.6×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $190 | $799 |
Redmi 10C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 10C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 10C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi 10C and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Redmi 10C by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $609. Redmi 10C is cheaper by $609.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (97/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 10C notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (62/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 10C or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C by 54 points (88/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 10C and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Redmi 10C has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 10C or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 10C or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 10C over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Redmi 10C is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.