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Spec scores £200-£399 Phones · 157 phones
Performance 1 /5
Display 1.5 /5
Rear Camera 1.2 /5
Front Camera 1.5 /5
Battery 2.4 /5

Color

All

Grey

Storage

All

64GB

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.

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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.

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 £99.99

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Redmi 10C worth buying?
The Redmi 10C is worth buying if you need the most affordable Xiaomi phone possible that still delivers a usable 50MP camera and all-day battery life. It handles basic tasks without issue and the Gorilla Glass 3 front is a welcome addition at this price. However, newer phones like the Redmi 12 offer substantially better displays and cameras for a small premium.
How good is the Redmi 10C camera?
The 50MP main camera produces surprisingly good photos in daylight for an entry-level phone, with natural colours and respectable detail. The 2MP depth sensor adds basic portrait blur but is otherwise limited. The 5MP selfie camera is basic and best suited for video calls rather than detailed selfie photography.
How long does the Redmi 10C battery last?
The 5,000mAh battery provides excellent endurance for an entry-level phone, comfortably lasting a full day of moderate use and potentially stretching to a day and a half with lighter usage. The main drawback is the slow charging: the phone supports 18W but ships with a 10W charger, meaning a full recharge takes well over two hours.
Can the Redmi 10C handle gaming?
The Snapdragon 680 handles casual games like Candy Crush, Temple Run, and similar lightweight titles without trouble. However, graphically demanding games like PUBG or Genshin Impact will struggle at anything above low settings. The Redmi 10C is designed for everyday tasks rather than gaming.
Does the Redmi 10C have expandable storage?
Yes, the Redmi 10C supports microSD card expansion, which is essential given the 64GB or 128GB internal storage options. This allows you to add extra space for photos, videos, music, and apps without upgrading to a more expensive storage variant.
How does the Redmi 10C compare to the Redmi 12?
The Redmi 12 is a meaningful upgrade with a sharper FHD+ display versus the 10C's HD+, a 90Hz refresh rate versus 60Hz, an 8MP ultrawide camera that the 10C lacks, up to 256GB storage versus 128GB, and a more modern design. The 10C's Snapdragon 680 is slightly more capable than the Helio G88 in some benchmarks, but the Redmi 12 is the better overall phone. Compare Redmi 12 deals.

Xiaomi Redmi 10C Specifications

Spec Scores

£200-£399 Phones · 157 phones

  • Snapdragon 680 4G
  • Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
This phone
19%
Avg
36%
Best
99%
This phone
19%
Avg
44%
Best
100%

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
This phone
30%
Avg
63%
Best
100%
This phone
30%
Avg
59%
Best
100%

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
This phone
24%
Avg
35%
Best
73%
This phone
24%
Avg
39%
Best
90%

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
This phone
29%
Avg
61%
Best
92%
This phone
29%
Avg
54%
Best
92%

Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.

  • 5,000 mAh
  • 18W wired
This phone
47%
Avg
52%
Best
100%
This phone
47%
Avg
52%
Best
100%

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

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

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