RedMagic 9S Pro vs Redmi Note 17 5G
56.6Performance28.9
57.1Display49.8
51.5Camera29
75.1Battery71.3
86.7Features46.7
7 spec wins — RedMagic 9S Pro5 spec wins — Redmi Note 17 5G
InnoReviews verdict
RedMagic 9S Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.4 to 43.3, pulling ahead mainly in features (+40) and performance (+28). Redmi Note 17 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 9S Pro
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 50
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 75 vs 71
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 47
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 17 5G
- 23% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 6,500 mAh
- 13% higher Peak brightness: 1,800 nits vs 1,600 nits
Display
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″ | 6.99 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 2396x1080 |
| Pixel density | 400 ppi+6% | 376 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 1,800 nits+13% |
| Screen-to-body | 93.7 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,277Top 24% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,097Top 22% | — |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | — |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+100% | 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh | 8,000 mAh+23% |
| Wired charging | 80 W+78% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g | 225 g+2% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.4 mm+6% |
| IP rating | — | IP65 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (RedMagic OS 9.5) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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