Redmi Note 10 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Redmi Note 10 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 678, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 42/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 510,711); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 10 doesn't; the Redmi Note 10 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 219g).
Redmi Note 10
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 179g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $999
- Better portability (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 510711
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 714
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1577
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 10 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 48 points higher (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (92/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 10 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 510711 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 714 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1577 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $999 |
Redmi Note 10
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 10
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Redmi Note 10
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi Note 10 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 10 by 87.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $799. Redmi Note 10 was $799 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (91/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (89/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (68/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (92/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 10 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 by 48 points (90/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 10 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Redmi Note 10 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 10 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 10 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 10 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Redmi Note 10 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.