Ulefone Armor Mini 20T Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 (5G) tie on the OH Rank at a score of 38. Ulefone Armor Mini 20T Pro wins on IP Protection and Selfie; Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 (5G) wins on Battery and Screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 (5G) is 15.8mm wider than Ulefone Armor Mini 20T Pro. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 (5G) is the more recent release, from Aug 28, 2026.
EDITORIAL: (this is a pre-test listing based on reasonable expectation of screen and imaging performance) 6 months after Note 15, Xiaomi produced another competitive midranger by modernizing its looks and adding a much bigger battery. There is still a memory expansion slot but this Note has worse processor, no military standard drop protection, dimmer screen, only one 50MP back lens (from a 108MP main & 8MP ultrawide), worse resolution selfie (20MP to 16MP) and it is much bigger. For a very successful series, Redmi Note may be looking at an uncertain future.
Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.