Redmi 10C vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Redmi 10C (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $190 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 34/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 421,228).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C by 52 points (86/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 10C
Performance 31
Display 32
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 62
Value for money 34
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money
What makes Redmi 10C better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 192g
  • Cheaper: $190 vs $825

  • Overall rating 34/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 10C vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 52 points higher (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Redmi 10C are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).

Redmi 10C: The Redmi 10C is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 10C Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 421228 3569354
Geekbench Single 412 3310
Geekbench Multi 1410 10070
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1650 2656x1220
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11, MIUI 13 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 169.6×76.6×8.3 mm 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 190 g 192 g
Price $190 $825
Camera comparison
Redmi 10C
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 10C
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 10C
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 10C and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 10C Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
34/100
421228 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +88.2%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Redmi 10C by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi 10C
$190
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825

Price difference: $635. Redmi 10C is cheaper by $635.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (95/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (85/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (81/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (84/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Redmi 10C are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 10C or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C by 52 points (86/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 10C and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Redmi 10C has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 10C or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi 10C or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 10C over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Redmi 10C is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.