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Redmi Note 17 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Max

Redmi Note 17 5G
43.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 17 Max
71.4Inno Score
28.9Performance64.4
49.8Display63.8
29Camera74.3
71.3Battery92
46.7Features60
1 spec wins — Redmi Note 17 5G10 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Max

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 17 Max wins this phone face-off, 71.4 to 43.3, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+45) and performance (+36). 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

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
  • Stronger display score: 64 vs 50
  • Stronger camera score: 74 vs 29
  • Stronger battery score: 92 vs 71
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 47

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GXiaomi 17 Max
Screen size6.99 ″+1%6.9 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution2396x10801200x2608
Pixel density376 ppi416 ppi+11%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,800 nits3,500 nits+94%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GXiaomi 17 Max
ChipsetSnapdragon 4 Gen 4Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
RAM (max)8 GB16 GB+100%
Storage options128GB256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GXiaomi 17 Max
Main camera50 MP200 MP+300%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.65
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video1080p@30fps—
Front camera8 MP32 MP+300%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GXiaomi 17 Max
Capacity8,000 mAh8,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W100 W+122%
Wireless charging0 W50 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GXiaomi 17 Max
Weight225 g219 g+3%
Thickness8.4 mm8.2 mm+3%
IP ratingIP65IP68/IP69
Frame material—Fiberglass

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GXiaomi 17 Max
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.15.4
NFC—Yes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 3.2
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GXiaomi 17 Max
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
OS update pledge4 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GXiaomi 17 Max
Stereo speakersNo—
3.5mm jackNoNo

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