Redmi Note 8T vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Redmi Note 8T (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 28/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 329,457).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 8T
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Redmi Note 8T better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $825
- Overall rating 28/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 8T vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 58 points higher (86/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Redmi Note 8T — 16/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (95/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 8T | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×75.4×8.6 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $825 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 8T
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 8T
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 8T
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 8T and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Redmi Note 8T by 90.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $625. Redmi Note 8T was $625 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (95/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (84/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8T or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T by 58 points (86/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8T and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Redmi Note 8T has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8T or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 8T or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8T over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.