Redmi Note 10 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

The Redmi Note 10 Lite (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 42/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 10 Lite has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 517,460).

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite by 38 points (80/100 vs 42/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi Note 10 Lite

Performance 41
Display 56
Camera 34
Battery 43
Portability 45
Value for money —

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Performance 92
Display 88
Camera 81
Battery 56
Portability 46
Value for money 70

What makes Redmi Note 10 Lite better?

  • Bigger battery: 5020 vs 5000 mAh
  • Lighter: 209g vs 218g

  • Overall rating 42/100

What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 517460
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 1762
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (88/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (46/100 vs 45/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 10 Lite vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 38 points higher (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Redmi Note 10 Lite are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi Note 10 Lite Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 517460 3128552
Geekbench Single 746 3100
Geekbench Multi 1762 9760
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2400 3120x1440
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 5020 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
DXOMark (camera) — 151
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10, MIUI 11 Android 15 / One UI 7
Brightness (peak) — 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm
Weight 209 g 218 g
Launch price — $1299

Camera comparison

Redmi Note 10 Lite

  • Main: 48MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
34
camera

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 12MP
81
camera

Display comparison

Redmi Note 10 Lite

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
56
display

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

  • 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display

Battery and charging

Redmi Note 10 Lite

  • 5020 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
56
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 10 Lite and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 10 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
42/100
517460 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100 +83.5%
3128552 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Redmi Note 10 Lite by 83.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi Note 10 Lite

Price unknown

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

$1299

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (92/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (88/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (81/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Redmi Note 10 Lite are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi Note 10 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite by 38 points (80/100 vs 42/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 10 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The Redmi Note 10 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 80/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 10 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 10 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 10 Lite over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.