Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi 17 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro 5G
Comparison between Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 18 Pro 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Xiaomi 17 suits buyers who want a sharper display and more memory; the Xiaomi 18 Pro favors higher brightness, a stronger telephoto camera, and Android 17. Their overall NeoScores are tied at 9.0.
The Xiaomi 17 has 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage, compared with 12 GB and 256 GB on the Xiaomi 18 Pro. It is also lighter at 191 g versus 203 g. The 18 Pro reaches 4,000 nits against 3,500 nits, while the 17 has higher resolution and pixel density: 1,200 × 2,656 px and 464 ppi versus 1,120 × 2,436 px and 419 ppi.
For zoom photography, the Xiaomi 18 Pro has a 200 MP telephoto camera and 3.2x optical zoom, versus 50 MP and 2.6x on the Xiaomi 17. It also scores higher in Geekbench 6, with 4,301 single-core and 12,490 multi-core points against 3,234 and 10,059. Both have a 7,000 mAh battery, 100 W wired charging, and 50 W wireless charging.
Xiaomi 17
The Xiaomi 17 is the better buy for buyers who want 16 GB of RAM, 512 GB of storage, and a sharper display.
Xiaomi 18 Pro 5G
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is the better buy for buyers who want higher brightness, Android 17, and a 200 MP telephoto camera with 3.2x optical zoom.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 17 | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 9.0 | 8.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Camera | 8.7 | 8.8 |
| Connectivity | 8.0 | 8.4 |
| Battery & charging | 9.7 | 9.7 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi 17, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 460 ppi
- against 419 ppi
- Weight
- 191 g
- against 208 g
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69
- against IP68
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Dual Nano-SIM
Xiaomi 18 Pro 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 6,330 mAh
- Peak Display Brightness
- 4,000 nits
- against 3,500 nits
- Waterproof Depth
- 6 m
- against 1.5 m
- OS Version
- 17
- against 16
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 17 | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 2 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 840 | Qualcomm Adreno |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.6 GHz | 5 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 4,027,702 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L and 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M cores. | Octa-core (up to 5 GHz) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | — |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | — |
Design
| Specification | 17 | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green, Pink, Blue, White | Black, White, Pink, Red, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 71.8 mm | 72 mm |
| Body Height | 151.1 mm | 151.8 mm |
| Weight | 191 g Best value | 208 g |
| Usable Surface | 91.1 % | 91.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 Best value | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 6 m Best value |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.1 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | 17 | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 6,330 mAh | 7,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W | 100 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, USB Power Delivery | Fast Charging, USB Power Delivery, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging |
| Battery Endurance | 64 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W | 50 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | 17 | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,500 nits | 4,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ | 6.4″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,220 px Best value | 1,120 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,656 px Best value | 2,436 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi Best value | 419 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | — |
| Display Features | 2160Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, Mohs Level 6, Hole-Punch Notch, Variable Refresh Rate, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, 12-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO | 2160Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, LTPO, Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3, Secondary Display |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 2.7″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | 4,000 nits |
| Display colors | — | 68B colors |
Sensors
| Specification | 17 | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 17 | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | 17 | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 17 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | 17 | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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 B25, 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, 4G LTE B71, 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 n25, 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 n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n84 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 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 n12, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83, 5G NR n84, 5G NR n89 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E/7 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host, USB Type-C, DisplayPort output, Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR | UWB, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 3.2, DisplayPort output |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
Audio
| Specification | 17 | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Snapdragon Sound, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, Snapdragon Sound |
Technical
| Specification | 17 | 18 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 25113PN0EG | — |
