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CMF Phone 1 vs Redmi Note 17 4G

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CMF Phone 1

CMF Phone 1

  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.67 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm) processor.
  • 5,000 mAh battery capacity.
  • 33 W rated wired charging power.
KSh 33,500Out of Stock
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Redmi Note 17 4G

Redmi Note 17 4G

  • 224 g.
  • Screen: 1080 x 2396 pixels (~375 ppi density).
  • Qualcomm SM6225-AF Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 (6 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 2.2.
  • 7,700 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 30,999In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Redmi Note 17 4G has a much bigger battery (7,700 mAh), charges faster (45 W) and runs newer Android 16, while the CMF Phone 1 offers 1080p recording at up to 60 fps, is lighter (197 g) and offers newer Wi-Fi 6.

Display

CMF Phone 1
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
Redmi Note 17 4G
1080 x 2396 pixels (~375 ppi density)

Performance

CMF Phone 1
Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm) processor
Redmi Note 17 4G
Qualcomm SM6225-AF Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 (6 nm) processor

Battery capacity

CMF Phone 1
5,000 mAh battery capacity
Redmi Note 17 4G
7,700 mAh battery capacity

Charging

CMF Phone 1
33 W rated wired charging power
Redmi Note 17 4G
45 W rated wired charging power

Connections

CMF Phone 1
Wi-Fi 6 support
Redmi Note 17 4G
Wi-Fi 5 support

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

CMF Phone 1

  • Newer Wi-Fi 6 (vs Wi-Fi 5).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 5.0).
  • Lighter: 197 g (vs 224 g).
  • Higher frame rates for 1080p recording: up to 60 fps (vs 30 fps).
  • 4K video recording (vs 1080p).

Redmi Note 17 4G

  • Bigger battery: 7,700 mAh (vs 5,000 mAh).
  • Faster rated wired charging: 45 W (vs 33 W).
  • Larger 6.99-inch screen (vs 6.67-inch).
  • Newer Android 16 (vs Android 14).
  • NFC for contactless pairing and payments where supported.
  • Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2024).

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PriorityCMF Phone 1Redmi Note 17 4G
Display6.67-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 395 ppi6.99-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 375 ppi
PerformanceMediatek Dimensity 7300 processorQualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 processor
Battery capacity5,000 mAh battery7,700 mAh battery
Charging33 W wired charging45 W wired charging
Weight197 g224 g
Water resistanceDust and splash resistantIP65 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Phone 1Redmi Note 17 4G
Brand—Redmi
ModelCMF Phone 1Redmi Note 17 (4G)
Announced2024, July 082026, August 27
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, July 09Available. Released 2026, August 28
Model numbersA01526012RN62Y

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Phone 1Redmi Note 17 4G
Dimensions164 x 77 x 8.2 mm (6.46 x 3.03 x 0.32 in)169.7 x 79.1 x 8.5 mm (6.68 x 3.11 x 0.33 in)
Weight197 g or 202 g (6.95 oz)224 g (7.90 oz)
Build materialsGlass front, plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather)Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic back, plastic frame
Additional body featuresUser-replaceable back cover—

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Phone 1Redmi Note 17 4G
Display6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio); AMOLED, 120Hz, 960Hz PWM, 500 nits (typ), 2000 nits (peak)6.99 inches, 118.7 cm2 (~88.4% screen-to-body ratio); AMOLED, 120Hz, 700 nits (typ), 1200 nits (HBM), 1800 nits (peak)
Screen resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)1080 x 2396 pixels (~375 ppi density)
Display featuresAMOLED, 120Hz, 960Hz PWM, 500 nits (typ), 2000 nits (peak)120Hz, 700 nits (typ), 1200 nits (HBM), 1800 nits (peak)
Display protection—Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Display technology—AMOLED
Display size—6.99 inches
Refresh rate—120Hz
Brightness—700 nits (typ); 1200 nits (HBM); 1800 nits (peak)
Pixel density—375 ppi
Screen-to-body ratio—88.4% screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Phone 1Redmi Note 17 4G
ProcessorMediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm)Qualcomm SM6225-AF Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (4x2.9 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G615 MC2Adreno 610
User interface—HyperOS 3
Process node—6 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Phone 1Redmi Note 17 4G
RAM6GB / 8GB4GB, 6GB, 8GB
Storage128GB / 256GB128GB, 256GB
Expandable storagemicroSDXCmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Memory configurations128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Storage technology—UFS 2.2

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Phone 1Redmi Note 17 4G
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF
Front camera16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.0"
Rear camera featuresLED flash, panorama, HDRLED flash, HDR, panorama
Rear camera video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS1080p@30fps
Front camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Phone 1Redmi Note 17 4G
Battery5000 mAhSi/C Li-Ion 7700 mAh
Charging33W wired 5W reverse wired45W wired, PD3.0 22.5W reverse wired
Battery technology—Si/C Li-Ion
Reverse charging—22.5W reverse wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Phone 1Redmi Note 17 4G
Operating systemAndroid 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 2 major OS updates, Nothing OS 4.0Android 16, HyperOS 3

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Phone 1Redmi Note 17 4G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 661, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
5G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA—
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Phone 1Redmi Note 17 4G
NFCNoYes (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, BLE5.0, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Infrared—Yes

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Phone 1Redmi Note 17 4G
Water resistanceDust and splash resistantIP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Phone 1Redmi Note 17 4G
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass
ColorsBlack, Orange, Light GreenCelestial Purple, Sky Teal, Black

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Phone 1Redmi Note 17 4G
LoudspeakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Audio features—24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Phone 1Redmi Note 17 4G
Performance benchmarksAnTuTu: 536089 (v9), 646635 (v10) GeekBench: 2801 (v5), 2920 (v6) 3DMark: 851 (Wild Life Extreme)—
Measured display brightness1259 nits max brightness (measured)—
Measured loudspeaker loudness-28.0 LUFS (Good)—
Active use battery scoreActive use score 16:13h—
Measured battery endurance—Active use score 18:55h

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationCMF Phone 1Redmi Note 17 4G
Energy—Class B
Battery—68:58h endurance, 1000 cycles
Free fall—Class C (90 falls)
Repairability—Class C

Similarities

  • Both have 120 Hz displays.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both take two SIM cards.
  • Both offer up to 256 GB of storage.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both have 50 MP main cameras.

In summary

For most buyers the Redmi Note 17 4G is the better buy; the CMF Phone 1 makes sense if you want 1080p recording at up to 60 fps.

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