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).
Redmi 4 Prime
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Lighter: 156g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $825
- Better portability (74/100 vs 64/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Redmi 4 Prime
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi 4 Prime
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 4 Prime
- 4100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi 4 Prime and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Redmi 4 Prime by 93.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $675. Redmi 4 Prime was $675 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.