Redmi 5 Plus vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $170 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 20/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 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 5 Plus doesn't.
Redmi 5 Plus
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Lighter: 180g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $825
- Better portability (70/100 vs 64/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- 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 25/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 5 Plus vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 66 points higher (86/100 vs 20/100). 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 25/100). Value score: Redmi 5 Plus — 10/100, 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 5 Plus (95/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Redmi 5 Plus | 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 | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $825 |
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi 5 Plus and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Redmi 5 Plus by 93.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $655. Redmi 5 Plus was $655 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (95/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (84/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 66 points (86/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 5 Plus and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Redmi 5 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 5 Plus over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Redmi 5 Plus 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.