Redmi Note 17 vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $185 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 67/100 vs 51/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7560); the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 600,942); the Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably lighter (204g vs 225g).
Redmi Note 17
Redmi Turbo 5
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7560 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $250
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 74/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 600942
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2210
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Lighter: 204g vs 225g
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 16 points higher (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Redmi Note 17 — 68/100, Redmi Turbo 5 — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 600942 | 2809170 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2210 | 6403 | |
| Display | 7.0" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2396 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $185 | $250 |
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 17 and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Redmi Note 17 by 78.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $65. Redmi Note 17 was $65 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (80/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 and the Redmi Turbo 5 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 17 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Note 17 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.