Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G Lab Test Results: Performance, Camera, Battery & Verdict

Tested in controlled lab conditions | Last updated: August 2026 | Price: ₹27,999 (approx.)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G: Lab Test Summary

Overall Score: 6.7/10

Performance Score: 6.5/10

Battery Score: 7.0/10

Camera Score: 6.5/10

*Ratings & scores are based on the 25-30k price segment

Key Strengths and Limitations

Strengths

Stylish design with a well-built feel

Smooth and responsive 120Hz display

Reliable battery life for everyday use.

Limitations

Performance feels slightly underwhelming for the price

Portrait shots could use better edge separation

The absence of an ultrawide camera limits shooting flexibility.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G Key Specifications

Processor

Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 Octa core

Display

6.99″ (17.75 cm) 120Hz OLED

Rear Camera

50+2 MP

Front Camera

8 MP

RAM | Storage

6 GB | 128 GB

Battery | Fast Charging

8000 mAh | 45W Fast Charging

Network

Dual SIM: 5G & 5G

Android v16

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G Overall Scorecard

Category	Score	Verdict
Overall Performance	6.7/10	Average
CPU Performance	6.5/10	Average
GPU / Gaming	6.5/10	Average
Storage Performance	6.5/10	Average
Battery Life	7.0/10	Good
Camera	6.5/10	Average
Display	7.5/10	Good
AI Performance	6.5/10	Average

*Ratings & scores are based on the 25-30k price segment

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G Performance based on Lab test

CPU Performance: Is Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G Good for Daily Use and Multitasking?

CPU Test	Score
AnTuTu Overall	618,785
AnTuTu CPU Score	248,152
Geekbench 6 Single-Core	950
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core	2,322
CPU Throttling Test	95%
PCMark Work 3.0	11,446

*Ratings & scores are based on the 25-30k price segment

Gaming Performance: Is Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G Good for Gaming?

Gaming / GPU Test	Score
AnTuTu GPU	36,292
3DMark Wild Life Extreme	189
3DMark Stability	99.00%
Geekbench GPU OpenCL	443

*Ratings & scores are based on the 25-30k price segment

Storage Performance: App Load Speeds and Responsiveness

Storage Test	Result
Random Read Speed	394.3 MB/s
Random Write Speed	335.5 MB/s
Sequential Read Speed	1070.2 MB/s
Sequential Write Speed	823.1 MB/s
AnTuTu Storage Score	67,922
PCMark Android Storage Score	44,506

*Ratings & scores are based on the 25-30k price segment

Battery Life: Is Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G Good for Battery Backup?

Battery Metric	Result
PCMark Battery Test	19:14:00

*Ratings & scores are based on the 25-30k price segment

Camera Performance: Is Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G Camera Good?

Camera Mode	Score
Main Camera	7.0/10
Portrait Mode	7.0/10
Front Camera	7.0/10
Rear Video Capture	6.5/10
Front Video Capture	6.5/10

*Ratings & scores are based on the 25-30k price segment

Display Quality: Is Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G Good for Watching Videos and Outdoor Use?

Display Metric	Result
Max Tested Brightness	889

*Ratings & scores are based on the 25-30k price segment

AI Performance and Future Readiness

AI Test	Score
Geekbench AI Single Precision (GPU)	207
Geekbench AI Half Precision (GPU)	342
Geekbench AI Quantized (GPU)	272
Geekbench AI Single Precision (NNAPI)	132
Geekbench AI Half Precision (NNAPI)	133
Geekbench AI Quantized (NNAPI)	374

*Ratings & scores are based on the 25-30k price segment

Final Verdict: Is Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G Worth Buying?

The Redmi Note 17 offers a stylish design, solid build quality and a smooth 120Hz display, making it a fairly well-rounded option for everyday users. Its battery backup is also dependable for regular usage. However, the overall performance feels slightly underwhelming for its price, while the camera setup could have been more versatile. Portrait shots need better edge separation, and the lack of an ultrawide lens limits flexibility. Overall, it is a decent package, but not without a few compromises.