Redmi Note 10 Lite vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Redmi Note 10 Lite (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 42/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 517,460); the Redmi Note 10 Lite is noticeably lighter (209g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite by 45 points (87/100 vs 42/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi Note 10 Lite

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 88

What makes Redmi Note 10 Lite better?

  • Lighter: 209g vs 224g

  • Better portability (45/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 517460
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1762
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5020 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 56/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 10 Lite vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 45 points higher (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10 Lite and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi Note 10 Lite Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 517460 3950082
Geekbench Single 746 3639
Geekbench Multi 1762 11047
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1200x2608
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 5020 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10, MIUI 11 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 209 g 224 g
Launch price — $892

Camera comparison

Redmi Note 10 Lite

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Redmi Note 10 Lite

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Redmi Note 10 Lite

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 10 Lite and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 10 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
42/100
517460 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +86.9%
3950082 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Redmi Note 10 Lite by 86.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi Note 10 Lite

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

$892

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (98/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (81/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (87/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (83/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10 Lite and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi Note 10 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite by 45 points (87/100 vs 42/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 10 Lite and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Redmi Note 10 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 10 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 10 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 10 Lite over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.