Redmi Note 3 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Redmi Note 3 Pro (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 650, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $170 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 18/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 3 Pro doesn't; the Redmi Note 3 Pro is noticeably lighter (164g vs 219g).
Redmi Note 3 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 164g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $999
- Better portability (73/100 vs 48/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 800
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4050 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 3/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 3 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 72 points higher (90/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 3/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Redmi Note 3 Pro — 6/100, 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 3 Pro (98/100 vs 3/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (73/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 3 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 270 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 800 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 4050 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×76.0×8.7 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $999 |
Redmi Note 3 Pro
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 3 Pro
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Redmi Note 3 Pro
- 4050 mAh
- 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
Launch price difference: $829. Redmi Note 3 Pro was $829 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (98/100 vs 3/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (91/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (87/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (89/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (73/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 3 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro by 72 points (90/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 3 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Redmi Note 3 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 3 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 3 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 3/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 3 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Redmi Note 3 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. 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.