Redmi 17 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 46/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 624,021).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 17
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Redmi 17 better?
- Lighter: 232g vs 235g
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 624021
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 976
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2250
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 17 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 46 points higher (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (100/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Redmi 17 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 17 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 624021 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 976 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2250 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 825 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 170.1×78.4×8.8 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi 17
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 17
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 17 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Redmi 17 by 87.5% 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 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (100/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (82/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (92/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Redmi 17 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 17 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 by 46 points (92/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 17 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Redmi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.