Redmi Note 5 vs Xiaomi 17T Pro

The Redmi Note 5 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $200 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 25/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 282,713); the Redmi Note 5 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 205g).

The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 57 points (82/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 5
Performance 21
Display 32
Camera 12
Battery 32
Portability 80
Value for money 12
Xiaomi 17T Pro
Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 63
Battery 87
Portability 54
Value for money 76
What makes Redmi Note 5 better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 205g
  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $899

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 282713
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 294
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1083
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 21/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 5 vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 57 points higher (82/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Redmi Note 5 — 12/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (93/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (63/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (80/100 vs 54/100).

Redmi Note 5: The Redmi Note 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17T Pro: The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 5 Xiaomi 17T Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 282713 3207005
Geekbench Single 294 3228
Geekbench Multi 1083 9553
Display 6.0" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 12GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Weight 180 g 205 g
Launch price $200 $899
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 5
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 5
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 5
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 5 and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
25/100
282713 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +91.2%
3207005 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Redmi Note 5 by 91.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 5
$200
Xiaomi 17T Pro
$899

Launch price difference: $699. Redmi Note 5 was $699 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (93/100 vs 21/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (94/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (63/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (87/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (80/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 5 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 57 points (82/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 5 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Redmi Note 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 5 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 5 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 21/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 5 over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Redmi Note 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.