Xiaomi Redmi 10C vs Xiaomi Redmi 10 2022 Comparison and Differences

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Differences between Xiaomi Redmi 10C and Xiaomi Redmi 10 2022 - Which to Choose?

What is the difference between Xiaomi Redmi 10C and Xiaomi Redmi 10 2022? Which is the better choice? We'll walk you through the differences between the two phones and which is the better option for you.

Let's start with the batteries. Both phones have Li-Po batteries with a capacity of 5000 mAh that support fast charging up to 18W. On the other hand, the Xiaomi Redmi 10 2022 also has a reverse charging feature of up to 9W.

The next thing to compare is the processors. Xiaomi Redmi 10C features Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6nm) chipset and eight-core Kryo 265 Gold and Kryo 265 Silver processors. On the other hand, the Xiaomi Redmi 10 2022 features a MediaTek Helio G88 chipset (12nm) and an eight-core Cortex-A75 and Cortex-A55 processor. The Xiaomi Redmi 10C has 64GB of internal storage and 4GB of RAM or 128GB of internal storage and 4GB of RAM, while the Xiaomi Redmi 10 2022 also has a microSD slot and can support cards up to 512GB.

Another important spec to compare is the screen. Xiaomi Redmi 10C has a 6.71-inch IPS LCD screen with 720 x 1650 pixels resolution and Corning Gorilla Glass protection. Xiaomi Redmi 10 2022 has a 6.5 inch LCD screen with 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution, 90Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection.

The Xiaomi Redmi 10C's main camera is a dual-lens camera with a 50 MP wide-angle lens and a 2 MP depth lens. The video resolution is 1080p@30fps. The selfie camera is 5 MP and is capable of recording video at the same resolution. Xiaomi Redmi 10 2022 has a main camera with 4 lenses: 50 MP wide-angle lens, 8 MP ultra-wide-angle lens, 2 MP macro lens and 2 MP depth lens. The video resolution of the main camera is 1080p@30fps, while the selfie camera is 8 MP and can record video at the same resolution.

Finally, the price. The Xiaomi Redmi 10C is available at $190, while the Xiaomi Redmi 10 2022 will sell for around 250 euros.

So which is the better option for you? If you want more internal memory and another lens for the camera, the Xiaomi Redmi 10 2022 is the better choice. However, if you prefer a bigger screen and a lower price, the Xiaomi Redmi 10C is the phone we would recommend.

Xiaomi Redmi 10C or Xiaomi Redmi 10 2022 Specs Comparison

Common specs

Brand and model	Xiaomi Redmi 10C	Xiaomi Redmi 10 2022
Rating	(+1)	(+1)
Release date	2022, March 21	2022, February 15
Dimensions (HxWxD)	169.6 x 76.6 x 8.3 mm \| 6.68 x 6.68 x 3.02 in	162 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm \| 6.38 x 6.38 x 2.97 in
Weight	190 g \| 6.7 oz	181 g \| 6.38 oz
Body Build	Plastic
Case	buy from Amazon	buy from Amazon
Colors	Graphite Gray, Ocean Blue, Mint Green	Carbon Gray, Pebble White, Sea Blue
Battery	5000 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable	5000 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable
Approximate price	$ 190	250 EUR
Check price	from Amazon	from Amazon

Screen

Technology	IPS LCD	LCD
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen size	6.71" in	6.5" in
Screen area	106.5 cm²	102.0 cm²
Screen format	20:9 (height:width)	20:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	82.0%	83.4%
Screen resolution	720 x 1650 px	1080 x 2400 px
Screen PPI /points per inch/	268 PPI	405 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Other specs		- 90Hz
Screen protector	buy from Amazon	buy from Amazon

Camera and Video

Rear camera, main	50 MP, Dual	50 MP, Quad
Camera specs	-50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF -2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)	-50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF -8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide) -2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) -2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Functions	LED flash, HDR, panorama	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	5 MP, Single	8 MP, Single
Specifications	5 MP, f/2.2	8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0”, 1.12µm
Functions		HDR, panorama
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps

Performance

Operating system - OS	Android 11, MIUI 13	Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Chipset	- Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)	- Mediatek MT6769H Helio G88 (12nm)
CPU	- Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)	- Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Adreno 610	Mali-G52 MC2
External memory	microSDXC (dedicated slot)	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal memory	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM

Benchmark

Antutu 10 Total	307771
Antutu 10 CPU	108048
Antutu 10 GPU	39387
Antutu 10 Mem	91380
Antutu 10 UX	108048
Antutu 9 Total	248641	210893
GeekBench 5 Single Core	292	367
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	1328	1253

Communication and Connectivity

SIM card	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE
Bands	-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 -4G - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41	-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 -4G - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA)
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC	Yes (market/region dependent)	Yes (market/region dependent)
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go	USB Type-C 2.0
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE	5.1, A2DP, LE
Harmful irradiation	SAR - 0.96 W/kg (head) 1.02 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.57 W/kg (head) 0.96 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Radio	FM radio	FM radio
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes
Others

Other features

Sensors	- Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity	- Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass , Infrared port
Other extras	- Fast charging 18W	- Fast charging 18W -Reverse charging 9W