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Redmi Note 17 5G vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra

Redmi Note 17 5G
43.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 13 Ultra

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13 Ultra

$1,299

63.8Inno Score
28.9Performance54
49.8Display64.2
29Camera69.5
71.3Battery71.6
46.7Features65.3
5 spec wins — Redmi Note 17 5G8 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 43.3, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+41) and performance (+25). 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 Redmi Note 17 5G

  • 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 54 vs 29
  • Stronger display score: 64 vs 50
  • Stronger camera score: 70 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 47
  • 300% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 8 MP

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
Screen size6.99 ″+4%6.73 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPO OLED
Resolution2396x10803200x1440
Pixel density376 ppi522 ppi+39%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,800 nits2,600 nits+44%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
ChipsetSnapdragon 4 Gen 4Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu—1,550,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—2,050Top 33%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—5,500Top 34%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128GB256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9-4.0
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—5 x
Max video1080p@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera8 MP32 MP+300%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
Capacity8,000 mAh+60%5,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W90 W+100%
Wireless charging0 W50 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
Weight225 g+1%227 g
Thickness8.4 mm+8%9.1 mm
IP ratingIP65IP68
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.15.3
NFC—Yes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 3.2
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge4 years+33%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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