Redmi 4 Prime vs Xiaomi 17

The Redmi 4 Prime (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $150 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 22/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 218,879); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 4 Prime doesn't; the Redmi 4 Prime is noticeably lighter (156g vs 191g).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime by 65 points (87/100 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
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Redmi 4 Prime better?
  • Lighter: 156g vs 191g
  • Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $709

  • Better portability (74/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 218879
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 862
  • Bigger battery: 7000 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 (87/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 4 Prime vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 65 points higher (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Redmi 4 Prime — 20/100, Xiaomi 17 — 86/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (95/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 4 Prime is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100).

Redmi 4 Prime: The Redmi 4 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 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
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 218879 3274157
Geekbench Single 189 3566
Geekbench Multi 862 10162
Display 5.0" IPS LCD 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2656x1200
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4100 mAh 7000 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
OS Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 141.3×69.6×8.9 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 156 g 191 g
Launch price $150 $709
Camera comparison
Redmi 4 Prime
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • 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
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 4 Prime
  • 4100 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
35
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi 4 Prime Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
22/100
218879 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +93.3%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Redmi 4 Prime by 93.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 4 Prime
$150
Xiaomi 17
$709

Launch price difference: $559. Redmi 4 Prime was $559 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

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

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (87/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 4 Prime is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime by 65 points (87/100 vs 22/100).

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

The Redmi 4 Prime has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

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

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

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

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

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

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