Redmi 9 vs REDMI Note 17 Pro
20Performance51.1
29.6Display66.5
20.5Camera29
39Battery77.2
28Features65.3
2 spec wins — Redmi 912 spec wins — REDMI Note 17 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
REDMI Note 17 Pro wins this phone face-off, 56.4 to 26.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+38) and features (+37). 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 9
- 12% lower weight: 198 g vs 226 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the REDMI Note 17 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 30
- Stronger camera score: 29 vs 21
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 28
Display
| Spec | Redmi 9 | REDMI Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.53 ″ | 6.83 ″+5% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1280x2772 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 447 ppi+13% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | — | 3,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 89.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 9 | REDMI Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G80 | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 |
| AnTuTu | 260,000 | 878,321+238% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 410Bottom 3% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,320Bottom 2% | — |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 12 GB+200% |
| Storage options | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2/3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 9 | REDMI Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Main aperture | f/2.2 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 9 | REDMI Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,020 mAh | 9,000 mAh+79% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 67 W+272% |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 9 | REDMI Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g+12% | 226 g |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm | 8.5 mm+7% |
| IP rating | — | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 9 | REDMI Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 9 | REDMI Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (MIUI 12) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 9 | REDMI Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |