Redmi 17 vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 46/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7500); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,726,802 vs 624,021).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 17
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
What makes Redmi 17 better?
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2726802 vs 624021
- Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 976
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 2250
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Lighter: 219g vs 232g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (45/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 17 vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 25 points higher (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (80/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (45/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 17 | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 624021 | 2726802 | |
| Geekbench Single | 976 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2250 | 8932 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 825 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.1×78.4×8.8 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $300 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Redmi 17
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 17
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 17 and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Redmi 17 by 77.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi 17
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (89/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (80/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (45/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 17 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 by 25 points (71/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 17 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (89/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17 over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.