Minimal Phone 2 vs Redmi Note 17 5G
46.7Performance28.9
42.9Display49.8
31.6Camera29
34.3Battery71.3
73.3Features46.7
5 spec wins — Minimal Phone 25 spec wins — Redmi Note 17 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Minimal Phone 2 scores 43.1 against 43.3 for Redmi Note 17 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi Note 17 5G edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Minimal Phone 2
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 47
- 150% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 8 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 17 5G
- Stronger display score: 50 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 34
- 122% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 3,600 mAh
- 78% higher Screen size: 6.99 ″ vs 3.92 ″
- 67% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 27 W
Display
| Spec | Minimal Phone 2 | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.92 ″ | 6.99 ″+78% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x1240 | 2396x1080 |
| Pixel density | — | 376 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,800 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Minimal Phone 2 | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Minimal Phone 2 | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+150% | 8 MP |
| OIS | — | No |
Battery
| Spec | Minimal Phone 2 | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,600 mAh | 8,000 mAh+122% |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 45 W+67% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | Minimal Phone 2 | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | 225 g |
| Thickness | 9.5 mm | 8.4 mm+11% |
| IP rating | — | IP65 |
Connectivity
| Spec | Minimal Phone 2 | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | Type-C | USB-C |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Minimal Phone 2 | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Minimal Phone 2 | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |