HONOR X9c Smart vs Redmi Note 17
34.6Performancechip25.8
44.1Display52.3
35.6Camera30.7
56.2Battery71.3
44Features33.3
6 spec wins — HONOR X9c Smart4 spec wins — Redmi Note 17
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HONOR X9c Smart scores 42 against 41.9 for Redmi Note 17. Pick by the categories that matter to you — HONOR X9c Smart edges ahead in features and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HONOR X9c Smart
- Stronger performance score: 35 vs 26
- Stronger camera score: 36 vs 31
- Stronger features score: 44 vs 33
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 17
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 44
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 56
- 112% higher Peak brightness: 1,800 nits vs 850 nits
- 33% higher capacity: 7,700 mAh vs 5,800 mAh
- 29% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 35 W
Display
| Spec | HONOR X9c Smart | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″ | 6.99 ″+3% |
| Panel type | TFT LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2396 |
| Pixel density | 389 ppi+3% | 376 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 850 nits | 1,800 nits+112% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 88.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | HONOR X9c Smart | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 949Bottom 29% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,178Bottom 24% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | HONOR X9c Smart | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.75 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | — |
| Max video | 1080p | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | HONOR X9c Smart | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,800 mAh | 7,700 mAh+33% |
| Wired charging | 35 W | 45 W+29% |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | HONOR X9c Smart | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 193 g+14% | 224 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+7% | 8.5 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP65 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | HONOR X9c Smart | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | HONOR X9c Smart | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (MagicOS 8) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | HONOR X9c Smart | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |