REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
25.6Performance64.4
66.5Display69.8
45.9Camera83.6
89.4Battery92
100Features86.7
4 spec wins — REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G8 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 77.1 to 58.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+39) and camera (+38). 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 features score: 100 vs 87
- 18% higher capacity: 10,000 mAh vs 8,500 mAh
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 70 vs 67
- Stronger camera score: 84 vs 46
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
Display
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 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 Max 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,032Bottom 36% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,070Bottom 42% | — |
| 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 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,000 mAh+18% | 8,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | 22.5 h | — |
Design
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 230 g+2% | 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 Max 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
Audio
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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