Redmi 17 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $199 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 51/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 652,054).
Redmi 17
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $799
- Better portability (44/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 652054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 943
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2410
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Redmi 17 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 37 points higher (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Redmi 17 — 66/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (97/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Redmi 17 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 652054 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 943 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2410 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | 215 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $799 |
Redmi 17
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 17
- 6.9" LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Redmi 17 by 82.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $600. Redmi 17 was $600 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (97/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 75/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (90/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 17 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 by 37 points (88/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 17 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Redmi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Redmi 17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.