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Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi REDMI Note 17 4G
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | 18 Pro Max | REDMI Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.4 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.5 | 4.9 |
| Camera | 8.8 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 8.4 | 6.2 |
| Battery & charging | 9.7 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,000 mAh
- against 7,700 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.1
- against UFS 2.2
Xiaomi REDMI Note 17 4G, if you care about…
- Weight
- 224 g
- against 235 g
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- OS Update Support
- 6 years
- against 5 years
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 18 Pro Max | REDMI Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 2 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | — | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 Best value | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 5.01 GHz Best value | 2.9 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 4,451,738 | 678,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 4,327 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 12,873 | — |
| CPU Description | 2×5 GHz Prime + 6×4 GHz Performance | Octa-core CPU with four 2.9 GHz Cortex-A73 cores and four 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Design
| Specification | 18 Pro Max | REDMI Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Blue, Red, Pink, Grey | Purple, Cyan, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.39 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 77.6 mm | 79.14 mm |
| Body Height | 163.39 mm | 169.7 mm |
| Weight | 235 g | 224 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 92 % Best value | 88.4 % |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Ceramics, Titanium Best value | Glass, Plastic, Leather |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 Best value | IP65 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | 18 Pro Max | REDMI Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 8,000 mAh Best value | 7,700 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable Best value | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | 18 Pro Max | REDMI Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,000 nits Best value | 1,800 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ | 6.99″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,208 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,624 px Best value | 2,396 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 419 ppi Best value | 375 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, 2160Hz PWM, Variable Refresh Rate, Always-On Display, HDR10+, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, Dolby Vision, Scratch Resistant, Dragontrail Glass, Xiaomi Longjing Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, Secondary Display | Gorilla Glass 7i, Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | 18 Pro Max | REDMI Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 18 Pro Max | REDMI Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | 18 Pro Max | REDMI Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 17 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 17 Best value | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | 6 years Best value |
| Direct OS Updates | No | No |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | 18 Pro Max | REDMI Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 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 B14, 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 B29, 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, 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 n13, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n29, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83A, 5G NR n83B, 5G NR n84, 5G NR n89 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 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 n20, 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 n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | — | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| 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 6.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, DLNA, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | — | 390 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 18 Pro Max | REDMI Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | 18 Pro Max | REDMI Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | 18 Pro Max | REDMI Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
