RedMagic 9S Pro vs REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
56.6Performance25.6
57.1Display66.5
51.5Camera45.9
75.1Battery89.4
86.7Features100
7 spec wins — RedMagic 9S Pro8 spec wins — REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
InnoReviews verdict
RedMagic 9S Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.4 to 58.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+31) 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 9S Pro
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 26
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 46
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 131% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,097 vs 3,070
- 121% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,277 vs 1,032
Reasons to pick the REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 57
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 75
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 87
- 119% higher Peak brightness: 3,500 nits vs 1,600 nits
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
Display
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″ | 6.83 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1280x2772 |
| Pixel density | 400 ppi | 447 ppi+12% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 3,500 nits+119% |
| Screen-to-body | 93.7 %+5% | 89.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,277+121%Top 24% | 1,032Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,097+131%Top 22% | 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 4.0 | UFS 2.2/4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.5 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh | 10,000 mAh+54% |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 100 W+25% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | — | 22.5 h |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g | 230 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.6 mm+3% |
| IP rating | — | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (RedMagic OS 9.5) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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