Realme 14 vs Redmi Note 17
The Realme 14 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4; estimated prices are $229 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 14 leads — 36/100 vs 33/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Realme 14 is faster in AnTuTu (969,048 vs 600,942); the Redmi Note 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 14 doesn't; the Realme 14 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 225g).
Realme 14
Redmi Note 17
- Higher AnTuTu: 969048 vs 600942
- Better Geekbench Single: 1071 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3057 vs 2210
- Lighter: 189g vs 225g
- Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 18/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Cheaper: $185 vs $229
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 94/100)
Comparing the Realme 14 vs the Redmi Note 17, the Realme 14 scores 3 points higher (36/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (63/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 and the Realme 14 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 94/100).
| Specification | Realme 14 | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 969048 | 600942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1071 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3057 | 2210 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 7.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.7×8.0 mm | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $229 | $185 |
Realme 14
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme 14
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 14
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 14 and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme 14 leads Redmi Note 17 by 61.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $44. Redmi Note 17 is cheaper by $44.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (63/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 and the Realme 14 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 94/100).
Which is better: the Realme 14 or the Redmi Note 17?
The Realme 14 edges out the Redmi Note 17 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 14 and the Redmi Note 17?
The Realme 14 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 33/100.
Should you choose the Realme 14 over the Redmi Note 17?
The Realme 14 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.