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Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G vs iQOO Z11 5G
₹1,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G starts ₹1,000 lower: ₹33,999 against ₹34,999 for the Z11 5G.
- The Z11 5G has the bigger battery: 7,050 mAh against 6,200 mAh. It also charges faster, at 90W against 45W.
- The Z11 5G has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz) and brighter (4,500 nits against 3,500).
- The Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G is promised more software updates: 3 OS updates, against 2 OS updates for the Z11 5G.
- The Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G is better sealed against dust and water: IP68 against IP65. Only it is rated to survive a dunk in water.
Which to buy
Get the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G for the lower price, longer software support and better water protection. Get the Z11 5G for the bigger battery, faster charging and the better screen.
Every spec, lined up
Better on paper
Display
SpecRedmi Note 17 Pro 5GZ11 5G
Size
6.83 inches
6.83 inches
Panel
AMOLED display
AMOLED
Resolution
2772 x 1280 (better)
2800 x 1260 (1.5K)
Refresh rate
120Hz
144Hz (better)
Peak brightness
3,500 nits
4,500 nits (better)
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Schott Xensation Up
Performance
SpecRedmi Note 17 Pro 5GZ11 5G
Chipset
MediaTek Dimensity 7400-Ultra
MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo
CPU
8-core
Octa-core, up to 2.8GHz
GPU
Mali-G615
Mali-G615 MC4
RAM
8GB, 12GB
6GB, 8GB, 12GB
Storage
128GB, 256GB
128GB, 256GB
Software
HyperOS 3 · 3 OS updates (better)
OriginOS 6, Android 16 · 2 OS updates
Camera
SpecRedmi Note 17 Pro 5GZ11 5G
Rear cameras
50MP Sony LYT-600 (OIS) + 8MP ultrawide
50MP Sony IMX882 (f/1.79, OIS) + 8MP ultrawide (f/2.2)
Front camera
32MP
32MP (f/2.45)
Video
4K at 30fps
4K at 60fps (rear), 1080p at 30fps (front)
Battery
SpecRedmi Note 17 Pro 5GZ11 5G
Battery
6,200 mAh
7,050 mAh (better)
Wired charging
45W
90W (better)
Wireless charging
Not listed
0W
Build and connectivity
SpecRedmi Note 17 Pro 5GZ11 5G
Network
5G
5G, 4G LTE
SIM
Dual nano SIM
Dual nano SIM
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4
NFC
Yes
Yes
Dust and water
IP68 (better)
IP65
Weight
205 g
199 g (better)
Thickness
7.9 mm (better)
7.99 mm
Colours
Cloud Blue, Purple Vibe, Stealth Black
Aurora Green, Celestial Blue
Availability
SpecRedmi Note 17 Pro 5GZ11 5G
Launch in India
9 Sep 2026
20 Aug 2026
Status
On sale
On sale
Versions and prices
Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G
- 8GB + 128GB₹33,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹36,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹39,999
Z11 5G
- 6GB + 128GB₹34,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹39,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹44,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹49,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
