Honor WIN RT2 vs Redmi Note 17
The Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 50/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor WIN RT2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,040,013 vs 593,849).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor WIN RT2
Redmi Note 17
What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4040013 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2328
- Bigger battery: 12070 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
- Lighter: 225g vs 238g
- Better portability (41/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor WIN RT2 vs the Redmi Note 17, the Honor WIN RT2 scores 31 points higher (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (97/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor WIN RT2 | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4040013 | 593849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2328 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 7.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3104 | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 12070 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $185 |
Camera comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor WIN RT2
- 12070 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor WIN RT2 and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor WIN RT2 leads Redmi Note 17 by 580.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor WIN RT2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (98/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (97/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (58/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Redmi Note 17?
The Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 by 31 points (81/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Honor WIN RT2 and the Redmi Note 17?
The Honor WIN RT2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Redmi Note 17?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Redmi Note 17?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor WIN RT2 over the Redmi Note 17?
The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.