Redmi Note 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 60/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9210 mAh vs 8500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,007,140).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9210 vs 8500 mAh
- Lighter: 230g vs 235g
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (35/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1007140
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3481
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 32 points higher (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1007140 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1099 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3481 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9210 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP 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 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 9210 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 79.9% 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 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (100/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 32 points (92/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.