OPPO Reno13 Pro 5G vs Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G
Same price. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
Same price: both start at ₹49,999 in India, so this comes down to what you get for it.
- The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G has the bigger battery: 10,000 mAh against 5,800 mAh. It also charges faster, at 100W against 80W.
- The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G has the better screen on paper: brighter (3,500 nits against 1,200).
- Only the Reno13 Pro 5G has a zoom camera, a 50MP 3.5x telephoto.
- The Reno13 Pro 5G is the lighter phone: 195 g against 229 g.
Get the Reno13 Pro 5G for the zoom camera and the lighter build. Get the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G for the bigger battery, faster charging and the brighter screen.
Every spec, lined up
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Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
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Availability
Versions and prices
- 12GB + 256GB₹49,999
- 12GB + 512GB₹54,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹49,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹55,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Reno13 Pro 5G vs Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G, answered
In India, the OPPO Reno13 Pro 5G starts at ₹49,999 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G starts at ₹49,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Reno13 Pro 5G or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G?
Neither: both start at ₹49,999. The Reno13 Pro 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹54,999. The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹55,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Reno13 Pro 5G or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G, with 10,000 mAh to 5,800 mAh. For charging, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G is quicker: 100W to 80W. 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 Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G's: it is brighter (3,500 to 1,200 nits). Both have a 6.83-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the Reno13 Pro 5G has a zoom camera. The main cameras are 50MP main (OIS) on the Reno13 Pro 5G and 50MP main (f/1.5, OIS) on the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 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 Reno13 Pro 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8350, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP66, IP68 and IP69. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The Reno13 Pro 5G, at 195 g to 229 g.
