Side-by-side technical data
Realme 16 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Comparison between Realme 16 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Realme and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 16 Pro | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Camera | 7.4 | 6.3 |
| Connectivity | 8.1 | 8.3 |
| Battery & charging | 6.7 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
Realme 16 Pro, if you care about…
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against LPDDR4X
- Peak Display Brightness
- 6,500 nits
- against 3,500 nits
- Weight
- 192 g
- against 229.5 g
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 9,210 mAh
- against 7,000 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.1
- against UFS 3.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.4
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 16 Pro | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 812 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.6 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 985,368 | 841,707 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,026 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,932 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.5 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at up to 2.6 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at up to 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 1,190 |
Design
| Specification | 16 Pro | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Gold, Grey, Purple, Blue | Black, Purple, Blue, Green, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 77.6 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Body Height | 162.6 mm | 163.4 mm |
| Weight | 192 g Best value | 229.5 g |
| Usable Surface | 91 % Best value | 89.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69K | IP68, IP69, IP69K |
| Waterproof Depth | 2 m Best value | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | 16 Pro | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 9,210 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 80 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 70 h | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,600 | — |
Display
| Specification | 16 Pro | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 6,500 nits Best value | 3,500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ | 6.83″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,272 px | 1,280 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,772 px | 2,772 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 450 ppi Best value | 447 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Mohs Level 6, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, DCI-P3, One Billion Colors, Always-On Display | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, Always-On Display, 3840Hz PWM |
Sensors
| Specification | 16 Pro | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 16 Pro | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | 16 Pro | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | — |
| Direct OS Updates | No | Yes Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 16 Pro | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, Infrared, VoLTE | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.945 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.982 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 3,270 Mbps Best value | 2,800 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,270 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | 16 Pro | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio |
Technical
| Specification | 16 Pro | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMX5121, RMX5120 | 2609FRA74G |
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