Redmi Note 10S vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
21.1Performance54
28.8Display64.2
31.6Camera69.5
47.8Battery71.6
44Features65.3
4 spec wins — Redmi Note 10S14 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 32.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+38) and display (+35). 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 Redmi Note 10S
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 21% lower weight: 179 g vs 227 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 21
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 44
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.43 ″ | 6.73 ″+5% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 409 ppi | 522 ppi+28% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 2,600 nits+136% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G95 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 330,000Top 89% | 1,550,000+370%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 510Top 91% | 2,050+302%Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,650Top 90% | 5,500+233%Top 28% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 12 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 90 W+173% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 179 g+21% | 227 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm+9% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (MIUI 12.5) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |