Side-by-side technical data
Realme C21Y vs Xiaomi Redmi 10A
Comparison between Realme C21Y and Xiaomi Redmi 10A: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Realme and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | C21Y | Redmi 10A |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.3 | 2.2 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.3 | 5.1 |
| Battery & charging | 5.8 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Realme C21Y, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 196,316
- against 102,778
- Battery Features
- Reverse Charging, Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- Max. download speed
- 300 Mbps
- against 150 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 100 Mbps
- against 50 Mbps
Xiaomi Redmi 10A, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Weight
- 194 g
- against 200 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | C21Y | Redmi 10A |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc T610 | MediaTek Helio G25 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MP2 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 196,316 Best value | 102,778 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 185 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 521 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores and 6 Cortex-A55 cores, all at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core processor with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.0 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.5 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | C21Y | Redmi 10A |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Cyan | Black, Blue, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 9.1 mm | 9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Body Height | 164.5 mm | 164.9 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 194 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 81.6 % Best value | 81 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | C21Y | Redmi 10A |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Reverse Charging, Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | C21Y | Redmi 10A |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.53″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi Best value | 269 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, IPS LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | C21Y | Redmi 10A |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | C21Y | Redmi 10A |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | C21Y | Redmi 10A |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | C21Y | Redmi 10A |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B7, 3G UMTS B28A, 3G UMTS B38, 3G UMTS B40, 3G UMTS B41, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, CDMA2000, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB, USB Charging, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.9 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.65 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.4 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps Best value | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | C21Y | Redmi 10A |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, EDR | A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | C21Y | Redmi 10A |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMX3261, RMX3263 | 220233L2C, 220233L2G, 220233L2I |
