Both Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2400 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 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 7900 mAh | 5020 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + Auxiliary lens Dual | 64 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 23999 | Rs. 16999 |
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 March 12, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 16999.
Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G has IPS Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 395 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.2% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 84.6%. Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G has 20.6:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Both mobiles come with 6 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 64 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G's 50 MP + Auxiliary lens Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM + 128GB) 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 has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 10.0 version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 17 | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max |
| 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 | March 12, 2020 |
| 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 | 76.68 x 165.5 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 232 g | 209 g |
| Colors | Absolute Black, Endless Blue, Eternal Orange | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 254 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.2% | ~ 84.6% |
| Glass Type | Durable Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |
| Brightness | Brightness: 825 nits HBM | |
| Features | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free | Triple Corning Gorilla Glass 5, Standard Mode, Sunshine Mode, Night mode, Color Temperature Adjustment |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 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 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 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, v5.0, 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 | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Vertual Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass | 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 | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Dynamic RGB Light Ring on Back, Xiaomi HyperIsland | UFS2.1 |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5P lens, f/1.8 (Auxiliary lens) | 64 MP ƒ/1.79 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Filmcamera, Hdr Mode, Night Mode, Auto Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Time-laps, Dual Camera Recording, Document Mode | Night mode, AI Scene detection, Smart ultra-wide angle mode | AI Beautify | Burst mode | Tilt-shift | Level display | Custom watermark | Pro mode | AI Portrait mode, 3D Lighting, Panorama mode |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2.1 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 32 MP ƒ/2 (Main) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v10.0, upgradable to v11 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Cortex-A78+Cortex-A55 | 2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver |
| GPU | Adreno | Adreno 618 |
| 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 | 5020 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 22.5W reverse wired | |
| StandBy Time | 20 days | |
| Talk Time | 29 hours | |