Redmi 4 Prime vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Redmi 4 Prime (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $150 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 22/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 218,879); the Xiaomi 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 4 Prime doesn't; the Redmi 4 Prime is noticeably lighter (156g vs 192g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime by 64 points (86/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 4 Prime
Performance 14
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 35
Portability 74
Value for money 20
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 84
What makes Redmi 4 Prime better?
  • Lighter: 156g vs 192g
  • Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $825

  • Better portability (74/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 218879
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 862
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 14/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 4 Prime vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 64 points higher (86/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Redmi 4 Prime — 20/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 84/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (95/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (84/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 4 Prime is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).

Redmi 4 Prime: The Redmi 4 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 4 Prime Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 218879 3569354
Geekbench Single 189 3310
Geekbench Multi 862 10070
Display 5.0" IPS LCD 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2656x1220
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4100 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 141.3×69.6×8.9 mm 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 156 g 192 g
Launch price $150 $825
Camera comparison
Redmi 4 Prime
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 4 Prime
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 4 Prime
  • 4100 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
35
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 4 Prime and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 4 Prime Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
22/100
218879 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +93.9%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Redmi 4 Prime by 93.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 4 Prime
$150
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825

Launch price difference: $675. Redmi 4 Prime was $675 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (95/100 vs 14/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (85/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (81/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (84/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 4 Prime is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 4 Prime or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime by 64 points (86/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 4 Prime and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Redmi 4 Prime has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 4 Prime or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi 4 Prime or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 14/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 4 Prime over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Redmi 4 Prime is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.