Redmi announced its latest Note 17 Pro Max in India on September 15 in the sub-Rs 50,000 price category. At that price, the handset currently serves as a direct rival to the Oppo Reno 16c and the Vivo V70. These handsets cater to different audiences, ranging from people who want good cameras and solid battery life, among other priorities.
If you plan to buy any of these devices, here is a comparison of the specifications along with their prices.
Display: Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G offers a 6.83-inch 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED screen with 3,500nits peak brightness. On the other hand, the Reno 16c gets a 6.57-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz screen and the V70 has a 6.59-inch 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED display.
Performance: Under the hood, the Redmi device gets a 4nm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chip. While the 16c offers an octa-core Dimensity 7300 Energy and the Vivo V70 sports a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chip for performance.
Software: As for the software, the device runs on HyperOS 3 based on Android 16. On the other hand, the OPPO and Vivo devices run on ColorOS 16 and OriginOS 6.
Battery: Moving to battery life, the Redmi device handset gets a 10,000mAh battery with 100W charging support. On the other hand, the 16c sports a 7,000mAh battery with 80W charging and the V70 has a 6,500mAh battery with 90W fast charging. For people looking to choose a phone with solid battery life, the Note 17 Pro Max takes the lead.
Camera: As for the optics, the handset gets a 50MP OIS + 8MP ultrawide rear and a 32MP selfie lens. Coming to the optics, the Reno 16c gets a 50MP main + 8MP ultrawide + 50MP telephoto and a 50MP selfie camera. Lastly, the V70 houses a 50MP main + 8MP ultrawide + 50MP telephoto sensor and a 50MP selfie lens. If cameras are your priority, you can get the Vivo or Oppo smartphone.
Starting with the most economical option of the three, the Note 17 Pro Max can be grabbed for Rs 49,999. Secondly, the Reno 16c starts at Rs 52,999 in India. As for the most premium offering, the Vivo V70 carries a starting price of Rs 59,999 in India.