Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has better resolution of 2772 x 1280 than Xiaomi 18 Pro Max which has resolution of 2624 x 1208. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.83 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 10000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 99999 | Rs. 49999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is September 23, 2026. The Expected cost of Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is Rs. 99999. The launch Date of the second phone is September 15, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is Rs. 49999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has screen size of 6.83 inches which falls short to Xiaomi 18 Pro Max's 6.9 inch screen. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has LTPO AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has display density of 447 PPI & Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has only 418 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91.6% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max's ~ 89.5%. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max's lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max's 200 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max's 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max's 32 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 17 and the second one on 16 version.
| Name | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
| General | ||
| Model | 18 pro max | 2609FRA74G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | September 23, 2026 | September 15, 2026 |
| In The Box | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max, Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide (including Warranty Card) | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.6 x 163.4 x 8.4 mm | 78.27 x 163.4 x 8.57 mm |
| Weight | 235 g | 229 g |
| Colors | Black, White, Pink, Red | Stealth Black, Matcha Green, Secret Sunrise |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (68 B) | Color AMOLED Screen |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1208 x 2624 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 418 PPI | ~ 447 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91.6% | ~ 89.5% |
| Glass Type | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Victus 2 |
| Brightness | 4000 nits (peak) | 1800 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak) |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | |
| Display Dimming | 2160Hz PWM, 120Hz | 3840Hz PWM |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 Wide Color Gamut | |
| Features | Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate: Up to 3200Hz, Sunlight Display, TUV Triple Eye Protection (Low blue light Hardware solution), Optical In-display Fingerprint Sensor, Wet Touch 2.0, 12-bit TrueColour AMOLED | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Dual Display | 2.9 inches, LTPO AMOLED, 596 x 976 pixels, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, BT.2020, 4000 nits (peak) | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/2/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/48/66*/77/78/79, NSA: n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66*/77/78/79 | SA: n1/3/5/8/28/40/41/78 NSA: n1/3/5/8/28/40/41/78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | WLAN: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz / 5GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v6.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NAVIC | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass, Barometer | Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, IR Blaster |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Gaming Features | Immersive Gaming | |
| AI Features | AI Glare Removal, AI Beautify, AI Erase Pro, Xiaomi Hyper Ai, AI Interpreter, AI Dynamic Wallpapers AI Speech Recognition | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Intelligent Charging, Intelligent Charging Protection, Dual Surge P3 + Surge G2 Chips, All-new Underwater Mode, Xiaomi HyperIsland | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 0.61µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 200 MP ƒ/2.4 (Periscope Telephoto) 1/1.56", PDAF (10cm - ∞), OIS, 3.2x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 17mm, 102˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, PDAF | 50 MP ƒ/1.5 (Wide Angle) 26mm (wide), 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Laser Af, Color Spectrum Sensor, Leica Lens, Dual-tone , Hdr, Panorama | Live Moments, Auto Scene detection, 2X in-sensor ultra clear zoom, HDR, Portrait Mode, Underwater Mode (OTA) (TBD), Ultra HD Mode, Panorama, Doccuments, Pro Mode (with presets) Dual Video |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120 fps FHD, 720p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Autofocus, Screen Flash | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Front Camera Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v17 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 4 | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen5 |
| CPU | 5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| Fabrication Node | 2nm | 4nm |
| GPU | Adreno | Adreno 812 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB | Yes |
| Video | MP4, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, ASF playback | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio Snapdragon sound | 400% Volume boost Dolby Atmos | Hi-Res |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 8500 mAh, Si/C Li-ion Battery | 10000 mAh, Sil-c Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 27W |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 27W | |