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Redmi 17C (China) vs Redmi Note 10S

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27.9Inno Score
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WINNER
Redmi Note 10S

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 10S

$229

32.4Inno Score
20Performance21.1
38.8Display28.8
20.5Camera31.6
40.3Battery47.8
20Features44
4 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)9 spec wins — Redmi Note 10S

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi Note 10S wins this phone face-off, 32.4 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+24) and camera (+11). Redmi 17C (China) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 17C (China)

  • Stronger display score: 39 vs 29
  • 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 10S

  • Stronger camera score: 32 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 48 vs 40
  • Stronger features score: 44 vs 20
  • 392% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 13 MP
  • 160% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 5 MP

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi Note 10S
Screen size6.88 ″+7%6.43 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Resolution720x16402400x1080
Pixel density260 ppi409 ppi+57%
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness600 nits1,100 nits+83%
Screen-to-body84 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi Note 10S
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G81 UltraMediaTek Helio G95
AnTuTu—330,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—510Bottom 10%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—1,650Bottom 10%
RAM (max)4 GB6 GB+50%
Storage options64/128GB64GB / 128GB
Storage type—UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi Note 10S
Main camera13 MP64 MP+392%
Main aperturef/2.2f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera5 MP13 MP+160%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi Note 10S
Capacity5,160 mAh+3%5,000 mAh
Wired charging18 W33 W+83%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi Note 10S
Weight206 g179 g+13%
Thickness8.2 mm+1%8.3 mm
IP rating—IP53
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi Note 10S
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.0
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi Note 10S
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 11 (MIUI 12.5)
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi Note 10S
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesYes

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