Realme P4 vs Redmi Note 17

The Realme P4 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7400, 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 P4 leads — 37/100 vs 33/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Realme P4 is faster in AnTuTu (956,756 vs 600,942); the Redmi Note 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme P4 doesn't; the Realme P4 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 225g).

The Realme P4 edges out the Redmi Note 17 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme P4
Performance 4
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 65
Design 56
Value for money 94
Redmi Note 17
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 60
Design 18
Value for money 97
What makes Realme P4 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 956756 vs 600942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 930
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2210
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Lighter: 195g vs 225g

  • Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 18/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
  • Cheaper: $185 vs $229

  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 94/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme P4 vs the Redmi Note 17, the Realme P4 scores 4 points higher (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme P4 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 P4 and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme P4 is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100). In the "design" category, the Realme P4 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (56/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 and the Realme P4 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 94/100).

Realme P4: The Realme P4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi Note 17: The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme P4 Redmi Note 17
Processor Dimensity 7400 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4
AnTuTu 956756 600942
Geekbench Single 1061 930
Geekbench Multi 3185 2210
Display 6.8" OLED 7.0" OLED
Resolution 1080x2392 1080x2396
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 80W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 1800 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP66 IP65
Dimensions 163.3×75.9×7.6 mm 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm
Weight 195 g 225 g
Price $229 $185
Camera comparison
Realme P4
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Redmi Note 17
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Realme P4
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 17
  • 7.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2396
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Realme P4
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Redmi Note 17
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme P4 and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme P4 Dimensity 7400
37/100
956756 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4
33/100 -59.2%
600942 AnTuTu

Realme P4 leads Redmi Note 17 by 59.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme P4
$229
Redmi Note 17
$185

Price difference: $44. Redmi Note 17 is cheaper by $44.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme P4 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 P4 and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme P4 is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme P4 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (56/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 and the Realme P4 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 94/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme P4 or the Redmi Note 17?

The Realme P4 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 P4 and the Redmi Note 17?

The Realme P4 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 33/100.

Should you choose the Realme P4 over the Redmi Note 17?

The Realme P4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.