RedMagic 10S Pro vs REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
83.4Performance25.6
68.2Display66.5
51.5Camera45.9
79.8Battery89.4
86.7Features100
9 spec wins — RedMagic 10S Pro7 spec wins — REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
InnoReviews verdict
RedMagic 10S Pro wins this phone face-off, 73.6 to 58.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+58) and camera (+6). REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the RedMagic 10S Pro
- Stronger performance score: 83 vs 26
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 46
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 217% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,737 vs 3,070
- 203% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,130 vs 1,032
Reasons to pick the REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 80
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 87
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
- 75% higher Peak brightness: 3,500 nits vs 2,000 nits
- 42% higher capacity: 10,000 mAh vs 7,050 mAh
Display
| Spec | RedMagic 10S Pro | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.85 ″ | 6.83 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1280x2772 |
| Pixel density | 431 ppi | 447 ppi+4% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 3,500 nits+75% |
| Screen-to-body | 95.3 %+6% | 89.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic 10S Pro | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Leading Version | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,130+203%Top 11% | 1,032Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,737+217%Top 9% | 3,070Bottom 42% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 30% |
| RAM (max) | 24 GB+100% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 2.2/4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic 10S Pro | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.5 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| Max video | — | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | RedMagic 10S Pro | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,050 mAh | 10,000 mAh+42% |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 100 W+25% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | — | 22.5 h |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic 10S Pro | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g | 230 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.6 mm+3% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic 10S Pro | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | RedMagic 10S Pro | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (RedMagic OS 10.5) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | RedMagic 10S Pro | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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