Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2772 x 1280 than Xiaomi 18 Pro Max which has resolution of 2608 x 1200. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)
| Name | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.83 in |
| Internal Memory | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 10000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 89990 | Rs. 55999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be September 25, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is Rs. 89990. The launch Date of the second phone is September 15, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 55999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) 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 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 447 PPI & Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has only 416 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has better screen to body ratio of ~ 92.3% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 89.5%. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 12 GB RAM Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max's 200 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'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 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 17 and the second one on 16 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| 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 25, 2026 (Expected) | 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 | 78.27 x 163.4 x 8.57 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | |
| Colors | Stealth Black, Matcha Green, Secret Sunrise | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LIPO OLED (68 B) | Color AMOLED Screen |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1200 x 2608 pixels | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 416 PPI | ~ 447 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 92.3% | ~ 89.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Victus 2 | |
| Brightness | 1800 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak) | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | |
| Display Dimming | 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 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | 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, Bbarometer | 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 | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP69 | 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 (Main) using a 1/1.28" type "new generation" LOFIC sensor 200 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) Periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom & uses a 1/1.56" type sensor 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) | 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 @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 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 |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v17 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 4 | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro (2nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen5 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| Fabrication Node | 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 | 400% Volume boost Dolby Atmos | Hi-Res | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 8500 mAh, Li-Po 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, 22.5W | |