Redmi Note 17 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Redmi Note 17 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $230 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 56/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 876,983).
Redmi Note 17 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 8000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $799
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 876983
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2892
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 226g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 32 points higher (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Redmi Note 17 Pro — 68/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Redmi Note 17 Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 876983 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1009 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2892 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.3×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 226 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | $799 |
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi Note 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Redmi Note 17 Pro by 76.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $569. Redmi Note 17 Pro was $569 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (90/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (90/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Redmi Note 17 Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro by 32 points (88/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro 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, budget-conscious buyers.