RedMagic 11 Air vs REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
81Performance25.6
67.1Display66.5
42.6Camera45.9
87.3Battery89.4
86.7Features100
8 spec wins — RedMagic 11 Air6 spec wins — REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
InnoReviews verdict
RedMagic 11 Air wins this phone face-off, 72.3 to 58.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+55) and display (+1). 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 11 Air
- Stronger performance score: 81 vs 26
- 222% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,891 vs 3,070
- 209% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,193 vs 1,032
- 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
- Stronger camera score: 46 vs 43
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 87
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
- 94% higher Peak brightness: 3,500 nits vs 1,800 nits
- 43% higher capacity: 10,000 mAh vs 7,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | RedMagic 11 Air | 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 | 1,800 nits | 3,500 nits+94% |
| Screen-to-body | 95.1 %+6% | 89.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic 11 Air | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu | 2,694,432 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,193+209%Top 9% | 1,032Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,891+222%Top 8% | 3,070Bottom 42% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 30% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 2.2/4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic 11 Air | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.5 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | RedMagic 11 Air | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 10,000 mAh+43% |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 100 W+25% |
| Active use endurance | 17.3 h | 22.5 h+30% |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic 11 Air | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 207 g+10% | 230 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 Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | RedMagic 11 Air | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (RedMagic OS 11) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | RedMagic 11 Air | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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