Redmi Note 8T vs Xiaomi 17
The Redmi Note 8T (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 28/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 329,457).
Redmi Note 8T
Xiaomi 17
- Lighter: 190g vs 191g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $709
- Overall rating 28/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7000 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 (87/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 59/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 8T vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 59 points higher (87/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Redmi Note 8T — 18/100, 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 8T (95/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (87/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Redmi Note 8T are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 8T | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 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 | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×75.4×8.6 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $709 |
Redmi Note 8T
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 8T
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 8T
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi Note 8T and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Redmi Note 8T by 89.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $509. Redmi Note 8T was $509 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (95/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (87/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Redmi Note 8T are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8T or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T by 59 points (87/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8T and the Xiaomi 17?
The Redmi Note 8T has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8T or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 8T or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8T over the Xiaomi 17?
The Redmi Note 8T 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.