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Redmi Note 17 5G vs Xiaomi 18 Pro

Redmi Note 17 5G
43.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 18 Pro
77.1Inno Score
28.9Performance64.4
49.8Display70
29Camera83.6
71.3Battery92
46.7Features86.7
3 spec wins — Redmi Note 17 5G10 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 18 Pro wins this phone face-off, 77.1 to 43.3, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+55) and features (+40). 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

  • 14% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 7,000 mAh

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
  • Stronger display score: 70 vs 50
  • Stronger camera score: 84 vs 29
  • Stronger battery score: 92 vs 71
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 47

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Xiaomi 18 Pro
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GXiaomi 18 Pro
Screen size6.99 ″+9%6.4 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution2396x10801120x2436
Pixel density376 ppi419 ppi+11%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,800 nits4,000 nits+122%
Screen-to-body—91.8 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Xiaomi 18 Pro
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GXiaomi 18 Pro
ChipsetSnapdragon 4 Gen 4Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
RAM (max)8 GB16 GB+100%
Storage options128GB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Xiaomi 18 Pro
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GXiaomi 18 Pro
Main camera50 MP200 MP+300%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—200 MP
Optical zoom—3.2 x
Max video1080p@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera8 MP50 MP+525%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Xiaomi 18 Pro
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GXiaomi 18 Pro
Capacity8,000 mAh+14%7,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W100 W+122%
Wireless charging0 W50 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Xiaomi 18 Pro
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GXiaomi 18 Pro
Weight225 g203 g+10%
Thickness8.4 mm+1%8.5 mm
IP ratingIP65IP66/IP68/IP69
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Xiaomi 18 Pro
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GXiaomi 18 Pro
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.16.0
NFC—Yes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 3.2
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Xiaomi 18 Pro
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GXiaomi 18 Pro
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 17 (HyperOS 4)
OS update pledge4 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Xiaomi 18 Pro
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GXiaomi 18 Pro
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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