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; launch prices were $229 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 14 leads — 54/100 vs 50/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Realme 14 is faster in AnTuTu (975,254 vs 593,849); the Redmi Note 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 14 doesn't; the Realme 14 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 14
Redmi Note 17
What makes Realme 14 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 975254 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 1087 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3148 vs 2328
- Lighter: 189g vs 225g
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $229
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 14 vs the Redmi Note 17, the Realme 14 scores 4 points higher (54/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 leads (58/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Realme 14 — 62/100, Redmi Note 17 — 64/100; 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 Realme 14 is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 14 and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (66/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 14 | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 593849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 2328 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $229 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Realme 14
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Realme 14
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 14
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 14 and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme 14 leads Redmi Note 17 by 64.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $44. Redmi Note 17 was $44 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 14 and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (66/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 14 or the Redmi Note 17?
The Realme 14 edges out the Redmi Note 17 by just 4 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 54/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 14 or the Redmi Note 17?
The Realme 14 leads on performance (58/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Realme 14 over the Redmi Note 17?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Realme 14 (66/100 vs 41/100).