Honor WIN RT2 vs Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

The Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 60/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 9210); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor WIN RT2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,040,013 vs 1,007,140).

The Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 21 points (81/100 vs 60/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor WIN RT2

Performance 98
Display 97
Camera 58
Battery 78
Portability 31
Value for money —

Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

Performance 59
Display 84
Camera 40
Battery 80
Portability 35
Value for money —

What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4040013 vs 1007140
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1099
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3481
  • Bigger battery: 12070 vs 9210 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better display (97/100 vs 84/100)

What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro Max better?

  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Lighter: 230g vs 238g

  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better portability (35/100 vs 31/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor WIN RT2 vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, the Honor WIN RT2 scores 21 points higher (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (58/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (58/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Honor WIN RT2 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Honor WIN RT2 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).

Honor WIN RT2: The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max: The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor WIN RT2 Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
AnTuTu 4040013 1007140
Geekbench Single 3639 1099
Geekbench Multi 11047 3481
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3104 1280x2772
Refresh rate 185 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 12070 mAh 9210 mAh
Charging 90W 100W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 17 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 10000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69/IP69K IP68/IP69K
Dimensions 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm
Weight 238 g 230 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Honor WIN RT2

  • Main: 200MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
camera

Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Display comparison

Honor WIN RT2

  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3104
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
97
display

Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Honor WIN RT2

  • 12070 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery

Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

  • 9210 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor WIN RT2 and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor WIN RT2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
4040013 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
60/100 -301.1%
1007140 AnTuTu

Honor WIN RT2 leads Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 301.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (98/100 vs 59/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (58/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Honor WIN RT2 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Honor WIN RT2 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

The Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 21 points (81/100 vs 60/100).

What is the rating of the Honor WIN RT2 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

The Honor WIN RT2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max — 60/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

The Honor WIN RT2 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 59/100).

Should you choose the Honor WIN RT2 over the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life.