Apple iPhone 18 vs Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G
Quick Comparison
Apple iPhone 18 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 18 has better resolution of 2622 x 1206 than Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Apple iPhone 18 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G
| Name | Apple iPhone 18 | Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G |
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.31 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Camera | 48 MP + 48 MP Dual | 50 MP + Auxiliary lens Dual |
| Price | Rs. 89999 | Rs. 23999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be November 09, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Apple iPhone 18 is Rs. 89999. The launch Date of the second phone is September 03, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G is Rs. 23999.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 has screen size of 6.31 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G's 6.9 inch screen. Apple iPhone 18 has OLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G has IPS Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Apple's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.1% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 86.2%. Apple iPhone 18 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G has 20.6:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Apple iPhone 18's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. Apple iPhone 18 has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G's 50 MP + Auxiliary lens Dual Rear Camera outshines Apple iPhone 18's 48 MP + 48 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Apple iPhone 18 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 24 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Apple iPhone 18 has version 27 iOS Operating System where as Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G has version 16 Android Operating System.
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| Name | Apple iPhone 18 | Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | iPhone 18 | 17 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+eSIM SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | November 09, 2026 (Expected) | September 03, 2026 |
| In The Box | Mobile Phone, 45W Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Safety Information, Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.42 x 170.12 x 8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | |
| Colors | Absolute Black, Endless Blue, Eternal Orange | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.31 inches, 1206 x 2622 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.6:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 254 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.1% | ~ 86.2% |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield 3 | Durable Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Brightness | 1,000 Nits Max Brightness (Typical); 1,600 Nits Peak Brightness (Hdr); 3,000 Nits Peak Brightness (Outdoor); 1 Nit Minimum Brightness | Brightness: 825 nits HBM |
| Features | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free | |
| Notch | Yes, Small Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75), TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | 2.4GHz | 5GHz |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Precision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC) Digital compass Wi‑Fi Cellular iBeacon micro-location | GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Face Id, Barometer, High Dynamic Range Gyro, High-g Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Dual Ambient Light Sensors | Vertual Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | Circle to Search, Gemini AI, AI Erase |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP69 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dynamic RGB Light Ring on Back, Xiaomi HyperIsland | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 48 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5P lens, f/1.8 (Auxiliary lens) |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | Yes |
| Features | Filmcamera, Hdr Mode, Night Mode, Auto Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Time-laps, Dual Camera Recording, Document Mode | |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 24 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) Retina Flash | 8 MP ƒ/2.1 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v27 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | |
| Chipset | Apple A20 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen5 |
| CPU | Hexa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Cortex-A78+Cortex-A55 | |
| Fabrication Node | 3nm | |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Adreno |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), Dolby Atmos and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX and AAX+) | Yes |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Audio Features | High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) | |
| Audio Jack Type | 3.5mm | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | Li-ion Battery | 7900 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 45W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 22.5W reverse wired | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Video Playback Time | 30 hours | |