Redmi Note 10 Lite vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Redmi Note 10 Lite (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 42/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 517,460); the Redmi Note 10 Lite is noticeably lighter (209g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 10 Lite
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Redmi Note 10 Lite better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 235g
- Better portability (45/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 10 Lite vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 50 points higher (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (82/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10 Lite is a bit better (45/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 10 Lite | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, MIUI 11 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 10 Lite
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 10 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 10 Lite
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 10 Lite and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 10 Lite by 89.7% 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 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (82/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (100/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10 Lite is a bit better (45/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 10 Lite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Lite by 50 points (92/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 10 Lite and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Redmi Note 10 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 10 Lite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 10 Lite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 10 Lite over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.