REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
25.6Performance91.6
66.5Display67
45.9Camera71.9
89.4Battery76.6
100Features86.7
6 spec wins — REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G9 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Fold
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 18 Fold wins this phone face-off, 79.3 to 58.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+66) and camera (+26). REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 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 Max 5G
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 77
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 87
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
- 67% higher capacity: 10,000 mAh vs 6,000 mAh
- 49% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 67 W
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Stronger performance score: 92 vs 26
- Stronger camera score: 72 vs 46
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 316% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,758 vs 3,070
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
Display
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | Xiaomi 18 Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″ | 7.58 ″+11% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Foldable LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 2364x1672 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi+17% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 4,000 nits+14% |
| Screen-to-body | 89.5 % | 90.6 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | Xiaomi 18 Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | Xiaomi XRing O3 |
| AnTuTu | — | 4,811,636 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,032Bottom 35% | 3,448+234%Top 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,070Bottom 41% | 12,758+316%Top 1% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 99 %Top 30% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2/4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | Xiaomi 18 Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.5 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+100% | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | Xiaomi 18 Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,000 mAh+67% | 6,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+49% | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | 22.5 h | — |
Design
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | Xiaomi 18 Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 230 g | 219 g+5% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm+20% | 10.7 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP58/IP59 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | Xiaomi 18 Fold |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | Xiaomi 18 Fold |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
Audio
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | Xiaomi 18 Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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