REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
46.7Performance64.4
66.5Display69.8
42.6Camera83.6
85.6Battery92
100Features86.7
3 spec wins — REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G10 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 77.1 to 63, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+41) and performance (+18). REDMI Note 17 Pro 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 Pro 5G
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 87
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 47
- Stronger display score: 70 vs 67
- Stronger camera score: 84 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 86
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″ | 6.9 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1208x2624 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi+7% | 418 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 4,000 nits+14% |
| Screen-to-body | 89.5 % | 91.6 %+2% |
Performance
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2/3.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP+213% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,340 mAh | 8,500 mAh+2% |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 100 W+49% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | 17.5 h | — |
Design
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 223 g+5% | 235 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.4 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
Audio
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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