Redmi Note 17 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $185 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 51/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7500); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 600,942).
Redmi Note 17
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $999
- Overall rating 51/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 600942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2210
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 219g vs 225g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 39 points higher (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 75/100). Value score: Redmi Note 17 — 68/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 92/100; 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 600942 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2210 | 11033 | |
| Display | 7.0" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2396 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $185 | $999 |
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi Note 17 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 17 by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $814. Redmi Note 17 was $814 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (98/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 by 39 points (90/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Redmi Note 17 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.