Huawei Pura X Max vs Redmi Note 17
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4; launch prices were $1520 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 51/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5300); the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 600,942); the Huawei Pura X Max is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.3mm).
Huawei Pura X Max
Redmi Note 17
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 600942
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2210
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 41/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5300 mAh
- Lighter: 225g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $1520
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 72/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Redmi Note 17, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 19 points higher (70/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 44/100, Redmi Note 17 — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (75/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (58/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 600942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 2210 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 7.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $185 |
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Redmi Note 17 by 250.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1335. Redmi Note 17 was $1335 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (77/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (55/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (75/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (58/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Redmi Note 17?
The Huawei Pura X Max is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 17 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Redmi Note 17?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Redmi Note 17?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Redmi Note 17?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Redmi Note 17?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for those who care about battery life.