RedMagic 11 Air vs REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
81Performance46.7
67.1Display66.5
42.6Camera42.6
87.3Battery85.6
86.7Features100
7 spec wins — RedMagic 11 Air4 spec wins — REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
RedMagic 11 Air wins this phone face-off, 72.3 to 63, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+34) and battery (+2). REDMI Note 17 Pro 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 11 Air
- Stronger performance score: 81 vs 47
- 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 19% higher Wired charging: 80 W vs 67 W
Reasons to pick the REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 87
- 94% higher Peak brightness: 3,500 nits vs 1,800 nits
- 19% higher capacity: 8,340 mAh vs 7,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | RedMagic 11 Air | REDMI Note 17 Pro 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 | 1,800 nits | 3,500 nits+94% |
| Screen-to-body | 95.1 %+6% | 89.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic 11 Air | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 |
| AnTuTu | 2,694,432 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,193Top 9% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,891Top 8% | — |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 2.2/3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic 11 Air | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | RedMagic 11 Air | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 8,340 mAh+19% |
| Wired charging | 80 W+19% | 67 W |
| Active use endurance | 17.3 h | 17.5 h+1% |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic 11 Air | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 207 g+7% | 223 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+9% | 8.6 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic 11 Air | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | RedMagic 11 Air | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (RedMagic OS 11) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | RedMagic 11 Air | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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