How do the scores compare?

Minimal Phone 2 scores 23.6/100 overall; Redmi 10C scores 26.4/100. Minimal Phone 2 wins 3 individual spec rows, Redmi 10C wins 3.

What are the main differences between the Minimal Phone 2 and the Redmi 10C?

Minimal Phone 2 advantages: Stronger features score: 33 vs 28; 60% higher Front camera: 8 MP vs 5 MP; 50% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 4 GB; 12% higher Pixel density: 300 ppi vs 268 ppi. Redmi 10C advantages: Stronger camera score: 29 vs 22; Stronger battery score: 39 vs 29; 213% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 16 MP; 92% higher Screen size: 6.71 ″ vs 3.5 ″; 25% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh; Lower launch price: $149 vs $450.

Which is cheaper: Minimal Phone 2 or Redmi 10C?

Redmi 10C launched cheaper at $149, versus $450 for the Minimal Phone 2.

Minimal Phone 2 vs Redmi 10C

Minimal

Minimal Phone 2

$450

WINNER

Xiaomi

Redmi 10C

$149

20Performance20

20Display20

21.8Camera29

29.4Battery38.8

33.3Features28

3 spec wins — Minimal Phone 23 spec wins — Redmi 10C

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi 10C wins this phone face-off, 26.4 to 23.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+9) and camera (+7). Minimal Phone 2 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Minimal Phone 2

Stronger features score: 33 vs 28
60% higher Front camera: 8 MP vs 5 MP
50% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 4 GB
12% higher Pixel density: 300 ppi vs 268 ppi

Reasons to pick the Redmi 10C

Stronger camera score: 29 vs 22
Stronger battery score: 39 vs 29
213% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 16 MP
92% higher Screen size: 6.71 ″ vs 3.5 ″
25% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
Lower launch price: $149 vs $450

Display

Display comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Redmi 10C
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	Redmi 10C
Screen size	3.5 ″	6.71 ″+92%
Panel type	E-Ink	IPS LCD
Resolution	960x640	1650x720
Pixel density	300 ppi+12%	268 ppi
Refresh rate	—	60 Hz

Performance

Performance comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Redmi 10C
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	Redmi 10C
Chipset	—	Snapdragon 680
AnTuTu 10	—	290,000Top 90%
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	420Top 94%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	1,400Top 92%
RAM (max)	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Storage options	128GB	64GB / 128GB
Storage type	—	eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Redmi 10C
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	Redmi 10C
Main camera	16 MP	50 MP+213%
Main aperture	—	f/1.8
Max video	—	1080p@30fps
Front camera	8 MP+60%	5 MP
OIS	—	No

Battery

Battery comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Redmi 10C
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	Redmi 10C
Capacity	4,000 mAh	5,000 mAh+25%
Wired charging	18 W	18 W

Design

Design comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Redmi 10C
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	Redmi 10C
Weight	—	190 g
Thickness	—	8.3 mm
Frame material	—	Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Redmi 10C
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	Redmi 10C
5G	No	No
Wi-Fi	—	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	—	5.0
NFC	Yes	Yes
USB	Type-C	USB-C 2.0
eSIM	—	No

Software

Software comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Redmi 10C
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	Redmi 10C
OS at launch	Android	Android 11 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge	—	2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Redmi 10C
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	Redmi 10C
Stereo speakers	—	No
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes

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