Redmi 17 vs Xiaomi 17
The Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 46/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 624,021); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 232g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 17
Xiaomi 17
What makes Redmi 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 624021
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 976
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2250
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Lighter: 191g vs 232g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 17 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 41 points higher (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (95/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (87/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (63/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 17 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 624021 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 976 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2250 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 825 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.1×78.4×8.8 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi 17
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 17
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 17 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Redmi 17 by 81.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 17
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (95/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (87/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (63/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 17 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 by 41 points (87/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 17 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Redmi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.