Redmi Note 4X vs Xiaomi 17
The Redmi Note 4X (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $160 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 22/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 218,879); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 4X doesn't; the Redmi Note 4X is noticeably lighter (165g vs 191g).
Redmi Note 4X
Xiaomi 17
- Lighter: 165g vs 191g
- Cheaper at launch: $160 vs $709
- Better portability (74/100 vs 63/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 4X vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 65 points higher (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Redmi Note 4X — 16/100, 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 4X (95/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 4X (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 4X (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 4X (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 4X is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 4X | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 218879 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 862 | 10162 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×76.0×8.5 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $160 | $709 |
Redmi Note 4X
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 4X
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 4X
- 4100 mAh
- 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 4X and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Redmi Note 4X by 93.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $549. Redmi Note 4X was $549 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 4X (95/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 4X (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 4X (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 4X (87/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 4X is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 4X or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 4X by 65 points (87/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 4X and the Xiaomi 17?
The Redmi Note 4X has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 4X or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 4X or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 4X over the Xiaomi 17?
The Redmi Note 4X is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.