Redmi 5 Plus vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $170 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 20/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 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 5 Plus doesn't; the Redmi 5 Plus is noticeably lighter (180g vs 219g).
Redmi 5 Plus
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 180g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $799
- Better portability (70/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- 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 25/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 5 Plus vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 68 points higher (88/100 vs 20/100). 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 25/100). Value score: Redmi 5 Plus — 10/100, 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 5 Plus (97/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (90/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (70/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Redmi 5 Plus | 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 | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 180 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $799 |
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 5 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi 5 Plus and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Redmi 5 Plus by 94.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $629. Redmi 5 Plus was $629 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (97/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (90/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (70/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 68 points (88/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 5 Plus and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Redmi 5 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 5 Plus over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Redmi 5 Plus 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.