Redmi Note 17 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $185 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 51/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 600,942).
Redmi Note 17
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $799
- Better portability (41/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 600942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2210
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 225g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 37 points higher (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 75/100). Value score: Redmi Note 17 — 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 (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 600942 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2210 | 11033 | |
| Display | 7.0" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2396 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 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 | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $185 | $799 |
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi Note 17 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Redmi Note 17 by 83.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $614. Redmi Note 17 was $614 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (97/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (90/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 by 37 points (88/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Redmi Note 17 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for those who care about battery life. 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.