Redmi Note 10 Lite vs Xiaomi 17
The Redmi Note 10 Lite (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 42/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 517,460); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 10 Lite
Xiaomi 17
What makes Redmi Note 10 Lite better?
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 209g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 10 Lite vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 45 points higher (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (63/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 10 Lite | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10, MIUI 11 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 10 Lite
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 10 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 10 Lite
- 5020 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
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 10 Lite and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Redmi Note 10 Lite by 84.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 10 Lite
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (95/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (85/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (81/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (63/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 10 Lite or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Redmi Note 10 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 10 Lite or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 10 Lite or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 10 Lite over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.