Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|
| Price | ₹36,969 | ₹27,999 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 9,000 mAh | 7,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67W | 45W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.83 in | 6.99 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | — | 225 g |
| Released | Sep 2026 | Aug 2026 |
Summary: Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G is ahead on our rating, battery, wired charging, storage (max). Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G is ahead on screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G is the cheaper option.
Researched with AI assistance by infozme.com from manufacturer and retailer sources — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|
| Type | AMOLED, 120Hz, 12-bit color, 3500 nits (peak) | AMOLED, 120Hz, 1800 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.83 inches, 1.5K resolution | 6.99 inches |
| Resolution | 1.5K | 1080 x 2396 pixels, FHD+ (~375 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Features | — | AdaptiveSync refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, Eye-care display |
Platform
| Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android v16, Xiaomi HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, up to 2.4 GHz | Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | — | Adreno 613 |
Memory
| Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | — |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | — |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| RAM | — | 6GB, 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | — | 128GB UFS 2.2 |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
Main Camera
| Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, 5P lens + 8 MP ultrawide | — |
| Features | OIS, LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Modules | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF |
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Modules | — | 16 MP |
| Features | — | HDR |
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|
| Type | 9000 mAh silicon-carbon battery | Li-Po 7700 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 67W HyperCharge wired (67W charger included in box) | 45W wired, 22.5W reverse wired |
Body
| Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i front |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K rated | — |
| Dimensions | — | 169.7 x 79.1 x 8.5 mm (6.68 x 3.11 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | — | 225 g (7.94 oz) |
| Durability | — | IP65 dust and water resistance, Wet Touch Technology 2.0 |
Comms
| Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | — | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
| Radio | — | FM radio (market/region dependent) |
Launch
| Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|
| Announced | 2026, July 14 | 2026, August 27 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, September 17 | Available. Released 2026, August 28 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G?
Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G — 9,000 mAh for the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G versus 7,700 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G.
Which is newer, Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G?
Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G — Sep 2026 for the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G versus Aug 2026 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G.
Is the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G rated higher?
We rate the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G 8/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G 7/10.
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