Redmi 17 vs Redmi Note 17 5G
20Performance28.9
40.9Display49.8
29Camera29
71.3Battery71.3
60Features46.7
2 spec wins — Redmi 178 spec wins — Redmi Note 17 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 17 5G wins this phone face-off, 43.3 to 40.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+9) and display (+9). Redmi 17 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 17
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 47
- Has Stereo speakers — the other doesn't
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 17 5G
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 50 vs 41
- 118% higher Peak brightness: 1,800 nits vs 825 nits
- 48% higher Pixel density: 376 ppi vs 254 ppi
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
Display
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″ | 6.99 ″+1% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2396x1080 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 376 ppi+48% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 825 nits | 1,800 nits+118% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.2 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,500 mAh | 8,000 mAh+7% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g | 225 g+3% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.4 mm+5% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP65 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |