Redmi Note 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 60/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9210 mAh vs 6800); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,007,140).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9210 vs 6800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1007140
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3481
- Lighter: 224g vs 230g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 27 points higher (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1007140 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1099 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3481 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9210 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 9210 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 74.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (98/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 27 points (87/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.