Realme C35 vs Xiaomi Redmi 10

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Realme C35 and the Xiaomi Redmi 10, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Realme C35 smartphone

Realme C35

From $99
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VS
Xiaomi Redmi 10 smartphone

Xiaomi Redmi 10

From $79
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Head to head

Realme C35Xiaomi Redmi 10
Price$99$79
Our rating7/107/10
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging18W18W
RAM (max)—6 GB
Storage (max)128 GB128 GB
Screen size6.6 in6.5 in
Refresh rate—90 Hz
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)189 g181 g
ReleasedFeb 2022Aug 2021
Summary: Realme C35 is ahead on screen size. Xiaomi Redmi 10 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Xiaomi Redmi 10 is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.

Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.

Display

Realme C35Xiaomi Redmi 10
TypeIPS LCDLCD, 90Hz
Size6.6 inches6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~83.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1080 x 2408 pixels (FHD+)1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
Aspect Ratio20:9—
PPI~401 ppi density—
Brightness600 nits (peak)—
Refresh Rate60Hz—
Touch Sampling Rate180Hz—
Protection—Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Platform

Realme C35Xiaomi Redmi 10
OSAndroid 11, Realme UI R EditionAndroid 11, upgradable to Android 13, MIUI 14
ChipsetUnisoc T616 (12 nm)Mediatek MT6769H Helio G88 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MP1Mali-G52 MC2

Memory

Realme C35Xiaomi Redmi 10
RAM4GB, 6GB LPDDR4X—
Internal Storage64GB, 128GB UFS 2.2—
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 1TB)—
Card slot—microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal—64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM

Main Camera

Realme C35Xiaomi Redmi 10
Triple50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 0.3 MP, f/2.8, (depth)—
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panoramaLED flash, HDR, panorama
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Quad—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)

Selfie Camera

Realme C35Xiaomi Redmi 10
Single8 MP, f/2.08 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
FeaturesFilter, Time Lapse, HDRHDR, panorama
Video720p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery

Realme C35Xiaomi Redmi 10
TypeLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removableLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging18W fast charging18W wired, 9W reverse wired

Body

Realme C35Xiaomi Redmi 10
Dimensions164.4 x 75.6 x 8.1 mm162 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm (6.38 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
Weight189 g181 g (6.38 oz)
BuildGlass front, plastic frame, plastic backGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back
SIMDual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Comms

Realme C35Xiaomi Redmi 10
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE5.1, A2DP, LE
GPSGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS—
NFCNoYes (market/region dependent)
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Positioning—GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Radio—FM radio

Launch

Realme C35Xiaomi Redmi 10
AnnouncedFebruary 10, 20222021, August 18
StatusAvailable. Released February 14, 2022Available. Released 2021, August 20

Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Realme C35 or Xiaomi Redmi 10?

Xiaomi Redmi 10 — 189 g for the Realme C35 versus 181 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 10.

Which is newer, Realme C35 or Xiaomi Redmi 10?

Realme C35 — Feb 2022 for the Realme C35 versus Aug 2021 for the Xiaomi Redmi 10.

Is the Realme C35 or the Xiaomi Redmi 10 rated higher?

We rate the Realme C35 7/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 10 7/10.

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