Honor 500 Pro 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 Honor 500 Pro which has resolution of 2736 x 1264. Honor 500 Pro has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | Honor 500 Pro |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83 in | 6.55 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 200 MP + 50 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 49999 | Rs. 49990 |
The launch Date of the first phone is August 27, 2026. The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is Rs. 49999. The launch Date of the second phone is November 24, 2025. The Expected cost of Honor 500 Pro is Rs. 49990.
Honor 500 Pro has screen size of 6.55 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max's 6.83 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Honor's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 447 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Honor's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91.2% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 89.5%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Honor 500 Pro has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Honor 500 Pro'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. Honor 500 Pro has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (128 GB).
Honor 500 Pro's 200 MP + 50 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max's 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Honor 500 Pro 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 run on Android Operating System Version 16.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | Honor 500 Pro |
| General | ||
| Model | 2609FRA74G | MEP-AN00 |
| 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 |
| Release Date | August 27, 2026 | November 24, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.3 x 163.4 x 8.6 mm | 74.2 x 155.8 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 225.1 g | 201 g |
| Colors | Black, Purple, Cloud Blush, Green | Black, Silver, Blue, Pink |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.55 inches, 1264 x 2736 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 447 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.5% | ~ 91.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminosilicate glass |
| Brightness | 1800 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak) | 6000 nits (peak) |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | Yes |
| Display Dimming | 3840Hz PWM | |
| Features | 3840Hz PWM, HDR Vivid | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| 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 | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Proximity | Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Proximity (ultrasound) |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68/IP69K | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 200 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 1/1.4", 0.56µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 68mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.51", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 117˚ (ultrawide), AF |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, panorama | Color spectrum sensor, HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120/30/60 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 50 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | MagicOS 9 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| CPU | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.32 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x Prime Core@4.32 GHz & 6x Performance Core@3.53 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 812 | Adreno 830 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | |
| Size | 10000 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion | 8000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast charging | Yes, 80W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 27W | Yes, 5W |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |