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Ultra-budget buyers who need a large display, reliable 50MP camera, and all-day battery life for basic tasks like messaging, social media, and web browsing at the lowest possible price.
Xiaomi Redmi 10C
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About the Xiaomi Redmi 10C
The Redmi 10C is an entry-level smartphone from Xiaomi that focuses on delivering the essentials at the lowest possible price: a large 6.71-inch display, a reliable 50MP main camera, and a massive 5,000mAh battery that comfortably lasts all day. Launched in 2022, it uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset, which provides smooth performance for basic tasks like messaging, social media, web browsing, and video streaming. The 50MP main camera captures surprisingly good photos for an entry-level phone, with natural colours and solid detail in good lighting conditions. Gorilla Glass 3 on the front provides useful scratch protection, which is a thoughtful inclusion at this price. Storage options of 64GB or 128GB with microSD expansion ensure you will not run out of room for apps and photos, while the large battery means you can go a full day or more without worrying about finding a charger. The 18W charging support is modest, and the included 10W charger means a full recharge takes considerable time. The Redmi 10C strips away unnecessary frills and focuses on what budget buyers actually need: a big screen, a good main camera, long battery life, and dependable everyday performance at the most affordable price.
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Tracking the best prices since 27 Apr 2026.
Redmi 10C vs Redmi 12 — Key Differences
| Feature | Xiaomi Redmi 10C | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.71-inch IPS LCD, 60Hz, HD+, Gorilla Glass 3 | 6.79-inch IPS LCD, 90Hz, FHD+ (1080x2460) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | MediaTek Helio G88 |
| Camera system | 50MP main + 2MP depth, 5MP front | 50MP main + 8MP ultrawide + 2MP macro, 8MP front |
| Battery | 5,000mAh with 18W charging (10W charger in box) | 5,000mAh with 18W charging |
| Build / Design | Plastic body, Gorilla Glass 3 front, no IP rating | Plastic body, textured back, no IP rating |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB with microSD | 128GB / 256GB with microSD up to 1TB |
| SIM-free price | Not available | From £114.99 |
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Xiaomi Redmi 10C Specifications
Spec Scores
£200-£399 Phones · 192 phones
- Snapdragon 680 4G
- Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.
- 6.71 inches
- 720 x 1650 pixels (~268 ppi density)
- IPS
Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
- Single camera setup
- 50 MP main camera
- 1080p video recording
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality.
- 5 MP front camera
- 1080p selfie video
Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.
- 5,000 mAh
- 18W wired
Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.
General
Dimensions
169.6 x 76.6 x 8.3
Weight
190 g
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Operating System
Android 11, MIUI 13
Colours
Graphite Gray, Ocean Blue, Mint Green
Radio
FM radio
Body
Graphite Gray, Ocean Blue, Mint Green
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
50
Primary Camera Video
1080@30fs
Second Camera
50 , f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens
Primary Selfie Camera
5 , f/2.2
Video Resolution
1080
Selfie Video Resolution
1080@30fs
Display
Type
IPS LCD
Display Size
6.71
Display Resolution
720 x 1650 pixels (~268 ppi density)
Display Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
CPU & Memory
Chipset
Snapdragon 680 4G
GPU
Adreno 610
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
Memory Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal Storage
64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes
3.5mm Jack
Yes
Connectivity & Data
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Battery
Battery
5000
Charging
18W wired
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity