Redmi 5 Plus vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $170 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 20/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 218,879); the Xiaomi 17T Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5 Plus doesn't; the Redmi 5 Plus is noticeably lighter (180g vs 205g).
Redmi 5 Plus
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Lighter: 180g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $899
- Better portability (70/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 5 Plus vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 62 points higher (82/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Redmi 5 Plus — 10/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (93/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (63/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (87/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (70/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Redmi 5 Plus | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 218879 | 3207005 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 862 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 180 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $899 |
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 5 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi 5 Plus and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Redmi 5 Plus by 93.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $729. Redmi 5 Plus was $729 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (93/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (63/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (87/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (70/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 62 points (82/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 5 Plus and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Redmi 5 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 5 Plus over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Redmi 5 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.