Redmi Note 3 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Redmi Note 3 Pro (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 650, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $170 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 18/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 3 Pro doesn't; the Redmi Note 3 Pro is noticeably lighter (164g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro by 70 points (88/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 3 Pro
Performance 3
Display 32
Camera 12
Battery 33
Portability 73
Value for money 6
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes Redmi Note 3 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 164g vs 219g
  • Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $799

  • Better portability (73/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 270
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 800
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4050 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 3/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 3 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 70 points higher (88/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 3/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Redmi Note 3 Pro — 6/100, 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 3 Pro (97/100 vs 3/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (73/100 vs 40/100).

Redmi Note 3 Pro: The Redmi Note 3 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Max: 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 3 Pro Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3654776
Geekbench Single 270 3640
Geekbench Multi 800 11033
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2608x1200
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4050 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 16 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 150.0×76.0×8.7 mm
Weight 164 g 219 g
Launch price $170 $799
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 3 Pro
  • Main: 16MP
  • Front: 5MP
12
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 3 Pro
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 3 Pro
  • 4050 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
33
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 3 Pro
$170
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799

Launch price difference: $629. Redmi Note 3 Pro was $629 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (97/100 vs 3/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (81/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (90/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (90/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (73/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 3 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro by 70 points (88/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 3 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Redmi Note 3 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 3 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 3 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 3/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 3 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Redmi Note 3 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. 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.