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REDMI Note 17 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

R
56.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
77.1Inno Score
51.1Performance64.4
66.5Display69.8
29Camera83.6
77.2Battery92
65.3Features86.7
3 spec wins — REDMI Note 17 Pro10 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 77.1 to 56.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+55) and features (+21). REDMI Note 17 Pro 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

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

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 51
  • Stronger display score: 70 vs 67
  • Stronger camera score: 84 vs 29
  • Stronger battery score: 92 vs 77
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 65

Display

Display comparison: REDMI Note 17 Pro versus Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
SpecREDMI Note 17 ProXiaomi 18 Pro Max
Screen size6.83 ″6.9 ″+1%
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1280x27721208x2624
Pixel density447 ppi+7%418 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,500 nits4,000 nits+14%
Screen-to-body89.5 %91.6 %+2%

Performance

Performance comparison: REDMI Note 17 Pro versus Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
SpecREDMI Note 17 ProXiaomi 18 Pro Max
ChipsetSnapdragon 6s Gen 4Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu878,321—
RAM (max)12 GB16 GB+33%
Storage options128GB / 256GB / 512GB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 2.2/3.1UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: REDMI Note 17 Pro versus Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
SpecREDMI Note 17 ProXiaomi 18 Pro Max
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 Pro versus Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
SpecREDMI Note 17 ProXiaomi 18 Pro Max
Capacity9,000 mAh+6%8,500 mAh
Wired charging67 W100 W+49%
Wireless charging0 W50 W

Design

Design comparison: REDMI Note 17 Pro versus Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
SpecREDMI Note 17 ProXiaomi 18 Pro Max
Weight226 g+4%235 g
Thickness8.5 mm8.4 mm+1%
IP ratingIP66/IP68/IP69/IP69KIP66/IP68/IP69
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: REDMI Note 17 Pro versus Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
SpecREDMI Note 17 ProXiaomi 18 Pro Max
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.16.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 3.2
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: REDMI Note 17 Pro versus Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
SpecREDMI Note 17 ProXiaomi 18 Pro Max
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 17 (HyperOS 4)
OS update pledge3 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: REDMI Note 17 Pro versus Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
SpecREDMI Note 17 ProXiaomi 18 Pro Max
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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