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 (3,248,535 vs 329,457).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 8T
Xiaomi 17
What makes Redmi Note 8T better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 191g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $709
- Overall rating 28/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 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)
Comparison verdict
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 — 16/100, Xiaomi 17 — 88/100; 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 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 8T | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3248535 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 8T
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $509. Redmi Note 8T was $509 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.