Redmi Note 10S vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Redmi Note 10S (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $250 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 45/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 534,895); the Redmi Note 10S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 226g).
Redmi Note 10S
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 226g
- Cheaper: $250 vs $1500
- Better portability (68/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 534895
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 673
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1881
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 10S vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 43 points higher (88/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (68/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 10S | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 534895 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 673 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1881 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 226 g | |
| Price | $250 | $1500 |
Redmi Note 10S
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 10S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 10S
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi Note 10S and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Redmi Note 10S by 85.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1250. Redmi Note 10S is cheaper by $1250.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (96/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (89/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (93/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (80/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (68/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 10S or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S by 43 points (88/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 10S and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 10S has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 10S or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 10S or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 10S over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 10S is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.