Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 16 (256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has better resolution of 2772 x 1280 than Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) which has resolution of 2556 x 1179. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83 in | 6.1 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 3561 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 48 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 49999 | Rs. 79900 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 15, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is Rs. 49999. The launch Date of the second phone is September 09, 2024. The cost of Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) is Rs. 79900.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has larger screen size of 6.83 inches in comparison to Apple iPhone 16 (256GB)'s 6.1 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has AMOLED Screen type where as Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) has OLED Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 461 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 447 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.5% than Apple's phone ~ 86.4%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max's 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Apple iPhone 16 (256GB)'s 48 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone 16 (256GB)'s 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has version 16 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) has version 18 iOS Operating System.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | 2609FRA74G | iPhone 16 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | eSIM+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | Yes |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | September 15, 2026 | September 09, 2024 |
| In The Box | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max, Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide (including Warranty Card) | Handset, USB C Charge Cable (1m), Documentation |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.27 x 163.4 x 8.57 mm | 71.6 x 147.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 229 g | 170 g |
| Colors | Stealth Black, Matcha Green, Secret Sunrise | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.1 inches, 1179 x 2556 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 447 PPI | ~ 461 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.5% | ~ 86.4% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen) |
| Brightness | 1800 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak) | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | Yes, Dolby Vision |
| 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 | Dynamic Island, HDR Display, True Tone, Wide colour (P3), Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 contrast ratio (typical), 1,000 nits max brightness (typical); 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 2,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor); 1 nit minimum brightness, Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Dolby Vision |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Dynamic Island Display |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/3/5/8/28/40/41/78 NSA: n1/3/5/8/28/40/41/78 | FDD‑5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76), TDD‑5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WLAN: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz / 5GHz) | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 1,578,603 (Total) (v10) 429,696 (CPU) 615,758 (GPU) 178,193 (Memory) 354,956 (UX) | |
| Geekbench Score | 7,738 (Multi Core) (v6) 3,194 (Single Core) | |
| 3DMark Score | 4,289 (Wild Life Extreme) | |
| Camera Score | 147 (DxOMark) | |
| Speaker Score | 77 (Very Good) | |
| Battery Test Result | 15.53 hours | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS | yes with GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, IR Blaster | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 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, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Intelligent Charging, Intelligent Charging Protection, Dual Surge P3 + Surge G2 Chips, All-new Underwater Mode, Xiaomi HyperIsland | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection, Action Buttion, Camera Control Buttion, Ai Mobile (Apple Intelligence), New 16‑core Neural Engine, Built-in Stereo Speaker, NVMe Storage |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 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 | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 26mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚, 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | 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 | Camera Control, Sapphire crystal lens cover, True Tone flash, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting with six effects, Night mode, Panorama (up to 63MP), Latest-generation Photographic Styles, Spatial photos, Macro photography, Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos, Lens correction (Ultra Wide), Advanced red‑eye correction, Auto image stabilisation, Burst mode, Photo geotagging, Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG, Digital zoom up to 10x |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | iOS v18 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen5 | Apple Bionic A18 |
| CPU | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.04 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores |
| Fabrication Node | 4nm | |
| GPU | Adreno 812 | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio playback |
| Video | Yes | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | 400% Volume boost Dolby Atmos | Hi-Res | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 10000 mAh, Sil-c Battery | 3561 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 25W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 27W | |
| Video Playback Time | 22 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 80 hours | |