Infinix Note Edge vs Redmi 17 5G
₹1,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Note Edge starts ₹1,000 lower: ₹22,999 against ₹23,999 for the Redmi 17 5G.
- The Redmi 17 5G has the bigger battery: 7,900 mAh against 6,500 mAh.
- The Note Edge has the better screen on paper: brighter (4,500 nits against 825).
- The Redmi 17 5G is promised more software updates: 4 OS updates, against 3 OS updates for the Note Edge.
- The Note Edge is the lighter phone: 185 g against 232 g.
- The Note Edge is better sealed against dust and water: IP65 against IP64.
Get the Note Edge for the lower price, the brighter screen and the lighter build. Get the Redmi 17 5G for the bigger battery and longer software support.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 128GB₹22,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹26,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹23,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹26,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Note Edge vs Redmi 17 5G, answered
In India, the Infinix Note Edge starts at ₹22,999 and the Redmi 17 5G starts at ₹23,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Note Edge or the Redmi 17 5G?
The Note Edge, by ₹1,000. Starting prices: ₹22,999 for the Note Edge, ₹23,999 for the Redmi 17 5G. The Note Edge comes in 2 versions, up to ₹26,999. The Redmi 17 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹26,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Note Edge or the Redmi 17 5G?
The Redmi 17 5G, with 7,900 mAh to 6,500 mAh. Both charge at 45W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the Note Edge's: it is brighter (4,500 to 825 nits). The Note Edge has a 6.78-inch Curved LTPS AMOLED at 120Hz, the Redmi 17 5G a 6.9-inch screen at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main on the Note Edge and 50MP main (f/1.8) on the Redmi 17 5G. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The Note Edge runs the Dimensity 7100, the Redmi 17 5G the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5.
Which gets more software updates?
The Redmi 17 5G. It is promised 4 OS updates; the Note Edge, 3 OS updates.
Which is better protected against water?
The Note Edge, rated IP65 to the Redmi 17 5G's IP64. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The Note Edge, at 185 g to 232 g.
