Redmi 17 5G vs Redmi 9
20Performance20
40.9Display29.6
29Camera20.5
71.3Battery39
86.7Features28
9 spec wins — Redmi 17 5G2 spec wins — Redmi 9
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi 17 5G wins this phone face-off, 42.9 to 26.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+59) and battery (+32). Redmi 9 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 5G
- Stronger display score: 41 vs 30
- Stronger camera score: 29 vs 21
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 28
- 285% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
Reasons to pick the Redmi 9
- 55% higher Pixel density: 394 ppi vs 254 ppi
- 15% lower weight: 198 g vs 232 g
Display
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+6% | 6.53 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 394 ppi+55% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 825 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 86.2 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G80 |
| AnTuTu | — | 260,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 410Bottom 3% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 1,320Bottom 2% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB+50% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 32GB / 64GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.2 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,500 mAh+49% | 5,020 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+150% | 18 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g | 198 g+15% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm+3% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 10 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |