Redmi Note 17 vs Xiaomi 17
The Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $185 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 51/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 600,942); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 225g).
Redmi Note 17
Xiaomi 17
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $709
- Overall rating 51/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 600942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2210
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Lighter: 191g vs 225g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 36 points higher (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 75/100). Value score: Redmi Note 17 — 68/100, Xiaomi 17 — 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 Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (63/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 600942 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2210 | 10162 | |
| Display | 7.0" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2396 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $185 | $709 |
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi Note 17 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Redmi Note 17 by 81.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $524. Redmi Note 17 was $524 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (95/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (63/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 by 36 points (87/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Redmi Note 17 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.