Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max vs POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has better resolution of 2772 x 1280 than POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has more internal memory than POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 49998 | Rs. 19999 |
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Detailed Comparison
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. 49998. The launch Date of the second phone is December 09, 2025. The cost of POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 19999.
Display comparison
POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max's 6.83 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has AMOLED Screen type where as POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 447 PPI & Poco's phone has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.5% than Poco's phone ~ 81.8%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.6:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. 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 POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 15 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | 2609FRA74G | MZB0LICIN |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| 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 15, 2026 | December 09, 2025 |
| In The Box | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max, Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide (including Warranty Card) | 1 x Handset, 1 x Adapter, 1 x Type-C USB Cable, 1 x Sim Eject Tool, 1 x Protective Case, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 1 x Warranty Card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.27 x 163.4 x 8.57 mm | 81.1 x 173.2 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 229 g | 211 g |
| Colors | Stealth Black, Matcha Green, Secret Sunrise | Mystic Purple, Spring Green, Power Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.6:9 |
| PPI | ~ 447 PPI | ~ 254 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.5% | ~ 81.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Brightness | 1800 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak) | Brightness: 660 nits (typ), 810 nits HBM |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+, 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 | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | |
| 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 | |
| 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) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0 | Yes, v5.4, 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 | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, IR Blaster | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| 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 | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K | IP64 |
| 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 | 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 | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) |
| Camera Sensor | Photo Mode, Ultra HD, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Auto Night Mode, Google Lens, HDR, Watermark, Timer, Palm Shutter, Voice Shutter | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Front Camera Features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | HyperOS 2 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen5 | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz |
| Fabrication Node | 4nm | |
| GPU | Adreno 812 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| 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 | 10000 mAh, Sil-c Battery | 6000 mAh, Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast charging | Yes, 33W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 27W | Yes, 10W |