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Release date: 28 August 2026
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£400-£699 Phones · 55 phones
Performance
2.6
/5
Display
4.5
/5
Rear Camera
2.3
/5
Front Camera
3.4
/5
Battery
5
/5
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Storage
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512GB
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max Deals - October 2026
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About the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is built around one idea: a phone you rarely need to charge. The UK model has a 9,210mAh silicon-carbon battery, far larger than the 6,500mAh cell in the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ it replaces, and reviewers backed up Xiaomi's claims. Trusted Reviews got three days from a charge, and GSMArena's endurance score was more than six hours longer than the Pro+ managed. It still charges at 100W and can top up earbuds or another phone at 27W. The 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED is bright and sharp, and IP66/IP68 sealing with a 3-metre drop certification makes it well suited to outdoor and heavy-handed use. The compromises are elsewhere. The 200MP camera of the previous Pro models has given way to a 50MP main sensor, which reviewers rated well in daylight but which is paired with a weak 8MP ultrawide and no telephoto. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 benchmarks only slightly ahead of the Pro+ in GSMArena's testing, and Trusted Reviews and Tech Advisor both called performance middling. Buy it for endurance and toughness rather than speed or camera range.
Expert Rating
4.0
(2 reviews)
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Redmi Note 17 Pro Max vs Redmi Note 15 Pro+ - Key Differences
| Feature | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 9,210mAh (UK model), 100W wired | 6,500mAh, 100W wired |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 |
| Display | 6.83-inch AMOLED, 2772x1280, 120Hz, 3,500 nits peak | 6.83-inch AMOLED, 2772x1280, 120Hz, 3,200 nits peak |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main with OIS + 8MP ultrawide | 200MP main with OIS + 8MP ultrawide |
| Front camera | 32MP, 4K video | 32MP, 1080p video |
| Reverse charging | 27W wired | 22.5W wired |
| Weight | 225g | 207g |
| SIM-free price | From £479.00 | From £429.00 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max worth buying?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is worth buying if battery life is your top priority: Tech Advisor and Trusted Reviews both got well over two days from its 9,210mAh battery, and it charges at 100W. Performance is middling for the class and the 8MP ultrawide is weak, so gamers and keen photographers have better options. Its tough build, with IP66/IP68 sealing and a 3-metre drop certification, is the other reason to choose it.
Should I buy the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
They share the 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display, IP66/IP68 sealing, the 8MP ultrawide and near-identical dimensions. The Pro Max adds a bigger 9,210mAh battery with 100W charging against 8,340mAh and 67W, a Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chip, a main camera with a larger sensor and brighter f/1.5 lens, 4K video on both cameras and a 32MP selfie camera. In GSMArena's battery test the Pro Max lasted about five hours longer, so it is the one to pick if endurance and video matter.
How does the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max compare to the Redmi Note 15 Pro+?
The Pro Max has a far larger battery at 9,210mAh against 6,500mAh with the same 100W charging, a slightly brighter version of the same 1.5K display, and 4K selfie video. It gives up the Pro+'s 200MP main camera for a 50MP sensor and is about 18g heavier. GSMArena found the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 benchmarks only a little ahead of the Pro+'s Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, so performance is broadly unchanged.
How long does the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max battery last?
The UK Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has a 9,210mAh battery (some other regions get 10,000mAh) that Xiaomi rates at up to three days of use, and Trusted Reviews got three days in testing. GSMArena recorded an Active Use Score of 22 and a half hours, tenth-best in its all-time chart, and reached a full charge in 61 minutes with Xiaomi's 100W adapter. Xiaomi UK says no charger is included in the box.
How good is the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max camera?
The 50MP main camera, with a 1/1.95-inch sensor, f/1.5 lens and optical stabilisation, takes detailed, natural-looking daylight photos according to both GSMArena and Trusted Reviews. The 8MP ultrawide is the weak point, with soft detail especially in dim light, and there is no telephoto lens. GSMArena rated the 32MP selfies and the 4K video from both cameras as good for the class.
Is the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max waterproof?
The UK Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is rated IP66 and IP68, and Xiaomi says it passed a TÜV SÜD test of 72 hours in 2 metres of fresh water. That covers rain, spills and accidental dunks, but Xiaomi advises against pool or beach use and its warranty does not cover liquid damage outside its test conditions. It is also SGS certified for 3-metre drops onto granite, and the screen uses Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max Specifications
Spec Scores
£400-£699 Phones · 55 phones
- Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
- Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
This phone
51%
Avg
73%
Best
100%
This phone
51%
Avg
50%
Best
100%
Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.
- 6.83 inches
- 1280 x 2772 pixels
- AMOLED, 120Hz, 3500 nits peak
This phone
90%
Avg
76%
Best
100%
This phone
90%
Avg
61%
Best
100%
Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
- Single camera setup
- 50 MP main camera
- 4K video recording
This phone
45%
Avg
54%
Best
80%
This phone
45%
Avg
41%
Best
93%
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality. Where DXOMARK has lab-tested the phone, its measured score replaces this estimate.
- 32 MP front camera
- 4K selfie video
This phone
67%
Avg
68%
Best
90%
This phone
67%
Avg
61%
Best
93%
Based on the image-processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra and Honor Magic lead on computational processing), sensor resolution in tiers rather than raw megapixels, autofocus, aperture and max selfie-video resolution. Calibrated against DXOMARK's selfie protocol.
- 10,000 mAh
- 100W wired, PD3.0, PPS
This phone
100%
Avg
64%
Best
100%
This phone
100%
Avg
53%
Best
100%
Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.
General
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
50
Primary Camera Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
Second Camera
50 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Selfie Camera Features
HDR, panorama
Primary Selfie Camera
32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.6", 0.61µm
Video Resolution
2160
Selfie Video Resolution
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Display
Type
AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1060 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak)
Display Size
6.83
Display Resolution
1280 x 2772 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~447 ppi density)
Display Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
CPU & Memory
Chipset
Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
GPU
Adreno 812
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Memory Card Slot
No
Internal Storage
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)
3.5mm Jack
No
Connectivity & Data
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International
4G
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - International
5G
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)
GPS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS (B1I+B1c)
Battery
Battery
10000
Charging
100W wired, PD3.0, PPS 27W reverse wired
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity