Redmi 4 Prime vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Redmi 4 Prime (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $150 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 22/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 218,879); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 4 Prime doesn't; the Redmi 4 Prime is noticeably lighter (156g vs 219g).
Redmi 4 Prime
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 156g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $799
- Better portability (74/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 4 Prime vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 66 points higher (88/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Redmi 4 Prime — 20/100, 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 4 Prime (97/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 4 Prime significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (74/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Redmi 4 Prime | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 218879 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 862 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 141.3×69.6×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 156 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $799 |
Redmi 4 Prime
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 4 Prime
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 4 Prime
- 4100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi 4 Prime and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Redmi 4 Prime by 94.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $649. Redmi 4 Prime was $649 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (97/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (90/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 4 Prime significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (74/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 4 Prime or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime by 66 points (88/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 4 Prime and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Redmi 4 Prime has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 4 Prime or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 4 Prime or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 4 Prime over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Redmi 4 Prime 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.