Redmi Note 10S vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Redmi Note 10S (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $250 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 45/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 534,895); the Redmi Note 10S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 224g).
Redmi Note 10S
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $892
- Better portability (68/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 534895
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 673
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1881
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 10S vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 42 points higher (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Redmi Note 10S — 42/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (68/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 10S | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 534895 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 673 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1881 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $892 |
Redmi Note 10S
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 10S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 10S
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi Note 10S and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Redmi Note 10S by 86.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $642. Redmi Note 10S was $642 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (81/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (83/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (68/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 10S or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S by 42 points (87/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 10S and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Redmi Note 10S has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 10S or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 10S or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 10S over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Redmi Note 10S is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.