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iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Redmi Note 10S

WINNER
iPhone 16 Pro Max
66Inno Score
VS
Redmi Note 10S

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 10S

$229

32.4Inno Score
69.5Performance21.1
60.4Display28.8
59.3Camera31.6
61.3Battery47.8
89.3Features44
14 spec wins — iPhone 16 Pro Max6 spec wins — Redmi Note 10S

InnoReviews verdict

iPhone 16 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 66 to 32.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+48) and features (+45). Redmi Note 10S still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPhone 16 Pro Max

  • Stronger performance score: 70 vs 21
  • Stronger display score: 60 vs 29
  • Stronger camera score: 59 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 61 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 44

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 10S

  • 33% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 48 MP
  • 21% lower weight: 179 g vs 227 g
  • 10% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 30 W
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $229 vs $1,199

Display

Display comparison: iPhone 16 Pro Max versus Redmi Note 10S
SpeciPhone 16 Pro MaxRedmi Note 10S
Screen size6.9 ″+7%6.43 ″
Panel typeLTPO Super Retina XDR OLEDSuper AMOLED
Resolution1320x28682400x1080
Pixel density460 ppi+12%409 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits+82%1,100 nits
Screen-to-body91.4 %

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone 16 Pro Max versus Redmi Note 10S
SpeciPhone 16 Pro MaxRedmi Note 10S
ChipsetApple A18 ProMediaTek Helio G95
AnTuTu 101,720,000+421%Top 20%330,000Top 89%
Geekbench 6 (single)3,400+567%Top 4%510Top 91%
Geekbench 6 (multi)8,450+412%Top 9%1,650Top 90%
RAM (max)8 GB+33%6 GB
Storage options256/512GB/1TB64GB / 128GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone 16 Pro Max versus Redmi Note 10S
SpeciPhone 16 Pro MaxRedmi Note 10S
Main camera48 MP64 MP+33%
Main aperturef/1.78f/1.8
Ultra-wide48 MP+500%8 MP
Telephoto12 MP
Optical zoom5 x
Max video4K@120fps4K@30fps
Front camera12 MP13 MP+8%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone 16 Pro Max versus Redmi Note 10S
SpeciPhone 16 Pro MaxRedmi Note 10S
Capacity4,685 mAh5,000 mAh+7%
Wired charging30 W33 W+10%
Wireless charging25 W
Active use endurance13 h

Design

Design comparison: iPhone 16 Pro Max versus Redmi Note 10S
SpeciPhone 16 Pro MaxRedmi Note 10S
Weight227 g179 g+21%
Thickness8.3 mm+1%8.3 mm
IP ratingIP68IP53
Frame materialTitaniumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone 16 Pro Max versus Redmi Note 10S
SpeciPhone 16 Pro MaxRedmi Note 10S
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: iPhone 16 Pro Max versus Redmi Note 10S
SpeciPhone 16 Pro MaxRedmi Note 10S
OS at launchiOS 18Android 11 (MIUI 12.5)
OS update pledge6 years+200%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone 16 Pro Max versus Redmi Note 10S
SpeciPhone 16 Pro MaxRedmi Note 10S
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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