Redmi R70m vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Redmi R70m (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 40/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 639,225); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi R70m doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi R70m
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Redmi R70m better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 219g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi R70m vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 48 points higher (88/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi R70m (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi R70m (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi R70m (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi R70m (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi R70m and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi R70m | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Redmi R70m
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi R70m
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi R70m
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi R70m and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Redmi R70m by 84.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi R70m
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi R70m (98/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi R70m (81/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi R70m (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi R70m (89/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi R70m and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi R70m or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi R70m by 48 points (88/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi R70m and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Redmi R70m has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi R70m or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi R70m or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi R70m over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.