Redmi 4 Prime vs Redmi Note 17
The Redmi 4 Prime (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4; launch prices were $150 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 17 leads — 51/100 vs 22/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Note 17 is faster in AnTuTu (600,942 vs 218,879); the Redmi Note 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 4 Prime doesn't; the Redmi 4 Prime is noticeably lighter (156g vs 225g).
Redmi 4 Prime
Redmi Note 17
- Lighter: 156g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $185
- Better portability (74/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 600942 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 930 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2210 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 4 Prime vs the Redmi Note 17, the Redmi Note 17 scores 29 points higher (51/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (47/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (75/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Redmi 4 Prime — 20/100, Redmi Note 17 — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (47/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (75/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 4 Prime significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (74/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Redmi 4 Prime | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 218879 | 600942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 862 | 2210 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 7.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 141.3×69.6×8.9 mm | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 156 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $185 |
Redmi 4 Prime
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 4 Prime
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 4 Prime
- 4100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Redmi 4 Prime and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Note 17 leads Redmi 4 Prime by 63.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $35. Redmi 4 Prime was $35 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (47/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (78/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (75/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 4 Prime significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (74/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 4 Prime or the Redmi Note 17?
The Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime by 29 points (51/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 4 Prime and the Redmi Note 17?
The Redmi 4 Prime has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 4 Prime or the Redmi Note 17?
The Redmi Note 17 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 4 Prime or the Redmi Note 17?
The Redmi Note 17 leads on performance (47/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 4 Prime over the Redmi Note 17?
The Redmi 4 Prime is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for those who care about battery life.