Redmi Note 10S vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Redmi Note 10S (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 45/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 534,895); the Redmi Note 10S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 219g).
Redmi Note 10S
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 219g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 534895
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 673
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1881
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 10S vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 45 points higher (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (68/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 10S | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 534895 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 673 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1881 | 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 | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $250 | — |
Redmi Note 10S
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 10S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Redmi Note 10S
- 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 10S and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 10S by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (91/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (89/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (68/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 10S or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S by 45 points (90/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 10S and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Redmi Note 10S has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 10S or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 10S or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 10S over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Redmi Note 10S 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.