Redmi 5 Plus vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $170 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 20/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 218,879); the Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max
- Lighter: 180g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $999
- Better portability (70/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 5 Plus vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 70 points higher (90/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Redmi 5 Plus — 10/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 92/100; 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 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (98/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (70/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Redmi 5 Plus | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 218879 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 862 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $999 |
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi 5 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi 5 Plus and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Redmi 5 Plus by 94.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $829. Redmi 5 Plus was $829 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (98/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (91/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (89/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (70/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 70 points (90/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 5 Plus and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Redmi 5 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 5 Plus over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Redmi 5 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.