Redmi Note 17 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $185 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 51/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 600,942).
Redmi Note 17
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 225g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $999
- Better portability (41/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 600942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2210
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 37 points higher (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Redmi Note 17 — 68/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (96/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 600942 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2210 | 11033 | |
| Display | 7.0" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2396 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $185 | $999 |
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi Note 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Redmi Note 17 by 83.3% 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (96/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (93/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 17 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.