Redmi 10C vs Xiaomi 17
The Redmi 10C (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $190 and $958. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 34/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 421,228).
Redmi 10C
Xiaomi 17
- Lighter: 190g vs 191g
- Cheaper: $190 vs $958
- Overall rating 34/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 7000 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 (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 62/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Redmi 10C vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 53 points higher (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Redmi 10C are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (86/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Redmi 10C | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 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 | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $190 | $958 |
Redmi 10C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi 10C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 10C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi 10C and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Redmi 10C by 87.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $768. Redmi 10C is cheaper by $768.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (95/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Redmi 10C are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (86/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 10C or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C by 53 points (87/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 10C and the Xiaomi 17?
The Redmi 10C has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 10C or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 10C or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 10C over the Xiaomi 17?
The Redmi 10C is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.