realme 16 5G vs REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
25.3Performance25.6
71.1Display66.5
37.9Camera45.9
75.6Battery89.4
57.3Features100
5 spec wins — realme 16 5G8 spec wins — REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
InnoReviews verdict
REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G wins this phone face-off, 58.1 to 50.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+43) and battery (+14). realme 16 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the realme 16 5G
- Stronger display score: 71 vs 67
- 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 4,200 nits vs 3,500 nits
- 20% lower weight: 183 g vs 230 g
Reasons to pick the REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
- Stronger camera score: 46 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 76
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 57
- 67% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 60 W
- 50% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,070 vs 2,040
Display
| Spec | realme 16 5G | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.57 ″ | 6.83 ″+4% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 1280x2772 |
| Pixel density | 397 ppi | 447 ppi+13% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,200 nits+20% | 3,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93 %+4% | 89.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | realme 16 5G | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 807Bottom 20% | 1,032+28%Bottom 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,040Bottom 20% | 3,070+50%Bottom 41% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 98 %Top 45% | 99 %+1%Top 30% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2/4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 16 5G | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.5 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+56% | 32 MP |
| OIS | — | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 16 5G | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 10,000 mAh+43% |
| Wired charging | 60 W | 100 W+67% |
| Active use endurance | — | 22.5 h |
Design
| Spec | realme 16 5G | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 183 g+20% | 230 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm+6% | 8.6 mm |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 16 5G | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | realme 16 5G | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | realme 16 5G | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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