Redmi K70E vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Redmi K70E (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 63/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,886,429); the Redmi K70E is noticeably lighter (198g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K70E
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Redmi K70E better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 219g
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1886429
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1256
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4207
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K70E vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 25 points higher (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Redmi K70E (97/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K70E and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K70E (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Redmi K70E (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K70E notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (59/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K70E | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1886429 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1256 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4207 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, HyperOS | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.3×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K70E
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K70E
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K70E
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K70E and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Redmi K70E by 48.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K70E
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Redmi K70E (97/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K70E and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K70E (90/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Redmi K70E (90/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K70E notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (59/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K70E or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K70E by 25 points (88/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K70E and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Redmi K70E has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K70E or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K70E or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K70E over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Redmi K70E is a better fit for active users. 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.