Redmi 17 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $199 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 51/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 652,054).
Redmi 17
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 215g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $999
- Overall rating 51/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 652054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 943
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2410
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Redmi 17 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 39 points higher (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Redmi 17 — 66/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 92/100; 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (98/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Redmi 17 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi 17 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 652054 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 943 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2410 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $999 |
Redmi 17
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi 17
- 6.9" LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Redmi 17
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Redmi 17 by 83.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $800. Redmi 17 was $800 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (98/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (91/100 vs 75/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (89/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Redmi 17 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 17 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 by 39 points (90/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 17 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Redmi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Redmi 17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.