Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has better resolution of 2480 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.82 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 7900 mAh | 10000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + Auxiliary lens Dual | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 23999 | Rs. 18990 |
The launch Date of the first phone is September 03, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G is Rs. 23999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be December 27, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 is Rs. 18990.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has screen size of 6.82 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G's 6.9 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G has IPS Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has display density of 397 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.8% than Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G's ~ 86.2%. Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G has 20.6:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 16's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 16's 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G's 50 MP + Auxiliary lens Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 17 | Redmi Note 16 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 03, 2026 | December 27, 2026 (Expected) |
| 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 IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.82 inches, 1080 x 2480 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 254 PPI | ~ 397 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.2% | ~ 90.8% |
| Glass Type | Durable Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Brightness | Brightness: 825 nits HBM | |
| Features | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | No |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 2.4GHz | 5GHz | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.1 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Vertual Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass | 360̊ Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Gemini AI, AI Erase | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP64 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | No |
| Extra Features | Dynamic RGB Light Ring on Back, Xiaomi HyperIsland | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5P lens, f/1.8 (Auxiliary lens) | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Filmcamera, Hdr Mode, Night Mode, Auto Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Time-laps, Dual Camera Recording, Document Mode | Portrait, Panaroma, Time Lapse, Pro Mode, Night Mode |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2.1 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 32 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Front Camera Features | Hdr Mode | Soft-light Ringportrait Mode | Time-lapse | Night Mode | Dual Camera Recording | Portrait, Time Lapse, Auto HDR, AI Scene Detection, Time Burst, AI Beauty Mode |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | HyperOS |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen5 | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Cortex-A78+Cortex-A55 | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz |
| Fabrication Node | 6nm | |
| GPU | Adreno | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes | 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 | 7900 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion | 10000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W | Yes, 100W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 22.5W reverse wired | Yes |