Redmi K50 Gaming vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Redmi K50 Gaming (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 41/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,290,942).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming by 43 points (84/100 vs 41/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K50 Gaming
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 54
Design 37
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 88
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 83
Design 26
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi K50 Gaming better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Lighter: 210g vs 219g

  • Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K50 Gaming vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 43 points higher (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (88/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming is a bit better (37/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Redmi K50 Gaming: The Redmi K50 Gaming is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K50 Gaming Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1290942 3654776
Geekbench Single 1675 3640
Geekbench Multi 4453 11033
Display 6.7" OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 120W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 64 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, MIUI 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 800 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.5×76.7×8.5 mm
Weight 210 g 219 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Redmi K50 Gaming
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
41
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K50 Gaming
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K50 Gaming
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K50 Gaming and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K50 Gaming Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
41/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +64.7%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Redmi K50 Gaming by 64.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K50 Gaming
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (88/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (90/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (83/100 vs 54/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming is a bit better (37/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K50 Gaming or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming by 43 points (84/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K50 Gaming and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Redmi K50 Gaming has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K50 Gaming or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K50 Gaming or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K50 Gaming over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Redmi K50 Gaming 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.