Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has better resolution of 2772 x 1280 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83 in | 6.53 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 64 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 49999 | Rs. 16999 |
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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 October 16, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 16999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has larger screen size of 6.83 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.53 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has display density of 447 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB) has only 403 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.5% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 84.9%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 19.5:9.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 64 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max's 50 MP + 8 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 Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 20 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 v9.0 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | 2609FRA74G | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
| 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 |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | September 15, 2026 | October 16, 2019 |
| In The Box | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max, Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide (including Warranty Card) | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.27 x 163.4 x 8.57 mm | 76.4 x 161.7 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 229 g | 200 g |
| Colors | Stealth Black, Matcha Green, Secret Sunrise | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 447 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.5% | ~ 84.9% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Victus 2 | |
| Brightness | 1800 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak) | |
| 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 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 2.5D Curved Glass |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | 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, Dual Stand-By |
| 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, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, IR Blaster | Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | 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 | |
| IP Rating | IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Intelligent Charging, Intelligent Charging Protection, Dual Surge P3 + Surge G2 Chips, All-new Underwater Mode, Xiaomi HyperIsland | UFS2.1, Amazon Alexa Built-in |
| 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 | 64 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro Lens 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| 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 | 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 | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 20 MP ƒ/2 (Main) |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Front Camera Features | HDR, panorama | Panorama selfie, Palm shutter, AI Silhouette detection, Wide-angle distortion correction, HDR, Selfie timer | Face recognition | Full screen camera frame | AI Beautify | AI Portrait mode, AI Scene detection, AI Studio lighting |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen5 | mediatek Helio G90T |
| CPU | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.05 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Fabrication Node | 4nm | |
| GPU | Adreno 812 | Arm Mali-G76 3EEMC4 |
| 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 | 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 | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 27W | |
| StandBy Time | 27 days | |
| Talk Time | 2 days | |