Apple iPhone XR 128GB vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 128GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 6 of the specs we have recorded, and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 128GB is cheaper by SAR 620 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 620
  • Higher-resolution main camera (50 MP vs 12 MP)
  • Higher front camera: 16 MP vs 7 MP
  • Larger screen size: 6.99 in vs 6.1 in · slight difference

The deciding difference here: main camera and front camera and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Screen size

    6.1 in✓ 6.99 in
  • Display type

    LCDAMOLED
  • Resolution

    1920 x 10801080 x 2396

Specifications side by side

17 of 17 specs

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Spec
AppleSAR 3,125
Apple iPhone XR 128GB specs
XiaomiSAR 2,505
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 128GB specs
Reference priceSAR 3,125SAR 2,505
Memory (RAM)—6 GB
Battery capacity2,942 mAh—
Main camera12 MP✓ 50 MP
5G—Yes
Storage128 GB128 GB

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in storage between the Apple iPhone XR 128GB and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 128GB?

No difference here: storage is 128 GB on both.

What is the difference in main camera between the Apple iPhone XR 128GB and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 128GB?

Main camera is higher on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 128GB: 50 MP vs 12 MP on the Apple iPhone XR 128GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in screen size between the Apple iPhone XR 128GB and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 128GB?

Screen size is higher on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 128GB: 6.99 in vs 6.1 in on the Apple iPhone XR 128GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in display type between the Apple iPhone XR 128GB and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 128GB?

Apple iPhone XR 128GB: LCD; Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 128GB: AMOLED. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.