CMF Phone 2 Pro vs Redmi 17C 5G
21.8Performance20
58.6Display39.1
39.4Camera29
47.8Battery57.3
49.3Features60
6 spec wins — CMF Phone 2 Pro3 spec wins — Redmi 17C 5G
InnoReviews verdict
CMF Phone 2 Pro wins this phone face-off, 40.6 to 37.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+20) and camera (+10). Redmi 17C 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the CMF Phone 2 Pro
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 39
- Stronger camera score: 39 vs 29
- 270% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 810 nits
- 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
- 100% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the Redmi 17C 5G
- Stronger battery score: 57 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 49
- 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.77 ″ | 6.9 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1084x2392 | 720x1600 |
| Pixel density | 387 ppi+52% | 254 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+270% | 810 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 84.3 % |
Performance
| Spec | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,016Bottom 33% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,961Bottom 39% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 64/128GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+100% | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh+20% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 185 g+12% | 211 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm+4% | 8.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP64 |
Connectivity
| Spec | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.2) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |