Tecno Camon 17P vs Redmi Note 10: Full Comparison

Tecno Camon 17P vs Redmi Note 10: between these two smartphones, which one should you buy? Both devices are 2021 midrange phones with fitting specifications. However, Let’s get to see which one offers more value for money.

Tecno Camon 17P key Specs
• 6.8″ FHD+ IPS LCD display
• 6 GB RAM
• 128 GB storage
• 64 + 2MP + 2MP + AI rear cameras
• 16 MP selfie
• MediaTek helio G85
• Android 11
• 5000mAh battery (18W)

Redmi Note 10 Key Specs
• 6.43″ FHD+ Super Amoled display
• 4/6 GB RAM
• 64/128 GB storage
• 48 + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP rear cameras
• 13 MP selfie
• Snapdragon 678 (11 nm)
• Android 11
• 5000mAh battery (33W)

Price

The Tecno Camon 17P price is N97,000 ($240) and it has 6GB RAM + 128 GB storage.

While the Redmi Note 10 starting price is N91,500 ($225) for its 4GB RAM + 128 GB storage. And to get the highest storage of 6GB RAM + 128GB version, it will cost you N101,000 ($250).

Here, the Tecno Camon 17P price looks more fair than the Redmi Note 10. Athough the difference in prices are not too much.

Display & Design

Both devices have a center punch hole selfie camera. And the displays are protected by corning gorilla glass 3. The Redmi Note 10 has a glassttic back, while the Camon 17P has a plastic back.

The Tecno Camon 17P display is bigger. A 6.8 inches IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution. While the Redmi Note 10 has a 6.4″inch Super Amoled display with a FHD+ resolution.

Overall, for accurate color emission, the Redmi Note 10 with an AMOLED display is better. However, for bigger display the Tecno Camon 17P has it.

Camera

When it comes to the camera comparison, the Tecno Camon 17P has 64MP + 2MP + 2MP + AI rear camera. While the selfie camera is 16MP. The camera is capable of recording 4K videos. Also, the autofocus is very sharp and good. However, it lacks an OIS feature and ultrawide camera lens.

The Redmi Note 10 on the other hand, has 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP rear cameras. While the front camera is 13MP. It can record in 4K and its autofocus is sharp and crisp as well. It has an ultrawide camera lens.

In overall, the Redmi Note 10 has a more complete camera setup than the Tecno Camon 17P. However, the selfie camera of the Tecno Camon 17P is better. Also, the night mode of the Camon 17P looks brighter too.

Chipset/Processor | Gaming | 4G

Tecno Camon 17P vs Redmi Note 10 are powered by different chipsets. The Camon 17P is powered by MediaTek helio G85. While the Redmi Note 10 is powered by the Snapdragon 678 chipset.

The Redmi Note 10 chipset is built on 11nm process, which is slightly better than the MediaTek helio G85’s 12nm process.

In performance, the Tecno Camon 17P can do everything that the Redmi Note 10 can do. However, the Tecno Camon 17P gets hotter faster because of its chipset.

Moreover, both devices have the same configuration of 6GB RAM + 128GB storage.

Tecno Camon 17P vs Redmi Note 10: Software

Tecno Camon 17P and Redmi Note 10 run Android 11 out of the box on top thier own latest skin software, hiOS 7.5 (Tecno software) and MIUI 12 (Xiaomi software).

However, in a long run, the Redmi Note 10 is profitable because Xiaomi will give it, at least, 2 years of major software update. So it will upgrade to Android 12 and 13. But the Tecno on the other hand will forever remain Android 11 which is bad on Tecno’s part.

Battery

Battery wise, the Tecno Camon 17P has a 5000mAh battery capacity with 18W fast charge enabled (USB-C ).
Redmi Note 10 has similar battery size of 5020mAh with 33W fast charge enabled (USB-C).

Tecno Camon 17P vs Redmi Note 10: Conclusion

The Tecno Camon 17P is a cool device with an amazing selfie camera and long lasting battery life. The Hardware is also hard and can perform any task that the Redmi Note 10 can do. However, the lack of major software update, is an hindrance to the Camon 17P status.

If I’m to score the value of these two smartphones by percentage, I’d score the Tecno Camon 17P (49%). While Redmi Note 10 gets (51%)