Redmi Note 10S vs Xiaomi 17
The Redmi Note 10S (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $250 and $958. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 45/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 534,895).
Redmi Note 10S
Xiaomi 17
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 191g
- Cheaper: $250 vs $958
- Better portability (68/100 vs 63/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 534895
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 673
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1881
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 10S vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 42 points higher (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 10S | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 534895 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 673 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1881 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $250 | $958 |
Redmi Note 10S
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 10S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 10S
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi Note 10S and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Redmi Note 10S by 83.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $708. Redmi Note 10S is cheaper by $708.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (95/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (85/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (81/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (87/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 10S or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Redmi Note 10S has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 10S or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 10S or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 10S over the Xiaomi 17?
The Redmi Note 10S is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.