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realme P4x 5G vs Redmi Note 17 5G

₹1,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.

The short version

Which one should you buy?

The realme P4x 5G starts ₹1,000 lower: ₹26,999 against ₹27,999 for the Redmi Note 17 5G.

  • The Redmi Note 17 5G has the bigger battery: 8,000 mAh against 7,000 mAh.
  • The screens are a split decision: the realme P4x 5G is smoother (144Hz against 120Hz), the Redmi Note 17 5G is brighter (1,800 nits against 1,000).
  • The realme P4x 5G is the lighter phone: 208 g against 225 g.
  • The Redmi Note 17 5G is better sealed against dust and water: IP65 against IP64.
Which to buy

Get the realme P4x 5G for the lower price, the smoother screen and the lighter build. Get the Redmi Note 17 5G for the bigger battery, the brighter screen and better water protection.

Side by side

Every spec, lined up

Better on paper

Display

Specrealme P4x 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
Size 6.72 inches 6.99 inches
Panel LCD AMOLED
Resolution 2400 x 1080 (Full HD+) (better) 2396 x 1080
Refresh rate 144Hz (better) 120Hz
Peak brightness 1,000 nits 1,800 nits (better)
Protection Not listed Corning Gorilla Glass 7i

Performance

Specrealme P4x 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra Snapdragon 4 Gen 4
CPU Octa-core, up to 2.6GHz Octa-core, up to 2.3GHz
GPU Mali-G615 Adreno
RAM 6GB, 8GB 6GB, 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
Software realme UI 6, Android 15 HyperOS 3 · 4 OS updates

Camera

Specrealme P4x 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
Rear cameras 50MP main + 2MP monochrome 50MP main (f/1.8)
Front camera 8MP (f/2.0) 8MP (f/2.0)
Video 4K at 30fps (rear), 1080p at 30fps (front) 1080p at 30fps (rear), 1080p at 30fps (front)

Battery

Specrealme P4x 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
Battery 7,000 mAh 8,000 mAh (better)
Wired charging 45W 45W

Build and connectivity

Specrealme P4x 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
Network 5G, 4G LTE 5G, 4G LTE
SIM Dual nano SIM SIM + microSD slot
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4 Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1
NFC No Not listed
Dust and water IP64 IP65 (better)
Weight 208 g (better) 225 g
Thickness 8.39 mm (better) 8.4 mm
Colours Matte Silver, Lake Green, Elegant Pink Arctic Blue, Starlight Purple, Dark Night

Availability

Specrealme P4x 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
Launch in India 4 Dec 2025 28 Jul 2026
Status On sale On sale
Price in India

Versions and prices

realme P4x 5G
  • 6GB + 128GB₹26,999
  • 8GB + 128GB₹29,999
Redmi Note 17 5G
  • 6GB + 128GB₹27,999
  • 8GB + 128GB₹30,999

Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.

Quick answers

realme P4x 5G vs Redmi Note 17 5G, answered

In India, the realme P4x 5G starts at ₹26,999 and the Redmi Note 17 5G starts at ₹27,999.

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Which is cheaper, the realme P4x 5G or the Redmi Note 17 5G?

The realme P4x 5G, by ₹1,000. Starting prices: ₹26,999 for the realme P4x 5G, ₹27,999 for the Redmi Note 17 5G. The realme P4x 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹29,999. The Redmi Note 17 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹30,999.

Which has the bigger battery, the realme P4x 5G or the Redmi Note 17 5G?

The Redmi Note 17 5G, with 8,000 mAh to 7,000 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?

It is a split: the realme P4x 5G's screen is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz), the Redmi Note 17 5G's is brighter (1,800 to 1,000 nits). The realme P4x 5G has a 6.72-inch LCD at 144Hz, the Redmi Note 17 5G a 6.99-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.

Which has the better camera?

The main cameras are 50MP main on the realme P4x 5G and 50MP main (f/1.8) on the Redmi Note 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 realme P4x 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra, the Redmi Note 17 5G the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4.

Which is better protected against water?

The Redmi Note 17 5G, rated IP65 to the realme P4x 5G's IP64. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.

Which is lighter?

The realme P4x 5G, at 208 g to 225 g.