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).
Redmi Note 5
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Lighter: 180g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $899
- Better portability (80/100 vs 54/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Redmi Note 5
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 5
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 5
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi Note 5 and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Redmi Note 5 by 91.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $699. Redmi Note 5 was $699 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.