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).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S by 45 points (90/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 10S
Performance 41
Display 51
Camera 39
Battery 52
Portability 68
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money
What makes Redmi Note 10S better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 219g

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Redmi Note 10S: The Redmi Note 10S is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 10S
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 13MP
39
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 10S
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
51
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 10S
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 10S and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 10S MediaTek Helio G95
45/100
534895 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100 +86.6%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 10S by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Note 10S
$250
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.