Lava Blaze Dragon vs Redmi Note 17 4G
The Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Redmi Note 17 4G (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2; launch prices were $109 and $165. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 17 4G leads — 46/100 vs 42/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 4G has the bigger battery (7700 mAh vs 5000); the Lava Blaze Dragon is faster in AnTuTu (568,395 vs 505,682); the Redmi Note 17 4G has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Dragon doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Dragon
Redmi Note 17 4G
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 568395 vs 505682
- Better Geekbench Single: 915 vs 484
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2115 vs 1558
- Lighter: 210g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $165
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 36/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 4G better?
- Bigger battery: 7700 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Dragon vs the Redmi Note 17 4G, the Redmi Note 17 4G scores 4 points higher (46/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon leads (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 4G leads (63/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Blaze Dragon — 70/100, Redmi Note 17 4G — 62/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 4G notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 4G and the Lava Blaze Dragon are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 4G notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Redmi Note 17 4G are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Dragon | Redmi Note 17 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 505682 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 484 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 1558 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 7.0" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1600 | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7700 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | 169.7×79.1×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $165 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 17 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 900x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17 4G
- 7.0" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17 4G
- 7700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Dragon and Redmi Note 17 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Blaze Dragon leads Redmi Note 17 4G by 12.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $56. Lava Blaze Dragon was $56 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 4G notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (78/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 4G and the Lava Blaze Dragon are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 4G notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (63/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Redmi Note 17 4G are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Redmi Note 17 4G?
The Redmi Note 17 4G edges out the Lava Blaze Dragon by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Redmi Note 17 4G?
The Lava Blaze Dragon has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi Note 17 4G — 46/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Redmi Note 17 4G?
The Lava Blaze Dragon leads on performance (46/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Dragon over the Redmi Note 17 4G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Redmi Note 17 4G (78/100 vs 56/100).