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POCO X5 vs Redmi 17C (China)

WINNER
POCO X5

Xiaomi

POCO X5

$249

36Inno Score
VS
X
27.9Inno Score
23.6Performance20
44.8Display38.8
29.8Camera20.5
47.8Battery40.3
44Features20
10 spec wins — POCO X52 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)

InnoReviews verdict

POCO X5 wins this phone face-off, 36 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+24) and camera (+9). Redmi 17C (China) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the POCO X5

  • Stronger performance score: 24 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 45 vs 39
  • Stronger camera score: 30 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 48 vs 40
  • Stronger features score: 44 vs 20

Reasons to pick the Redmi 17C (China)

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Display

Display comparison: POCO X5 versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO X5Redmi 17C (China)
Screen size6.67 ″6.88 ″+3%
Panel typeAMOLEDIPS LCD
Resolution2400x1080720x1640
Pixel density395 ppi+52%260 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness900 nits+50%600 nits
Screen-to-body—84 %

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO X5 versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO X5Redmi 17C (China)
ChipsetSnapdragon 695MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
AnTuTu411,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)906Bottom 22%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,013Bottom 19%—
RAM (max)6 GB+50%4 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB64/128GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2—

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO X5 versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO X5Redmi 17C (China)
Main camera48 MP+269%13 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/2.2
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera13 MP+160%5 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO X5 versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO X5Redmi 17C (China)
Capacity5,000 mAh5,160 mAh+3%
Wired charging33 W+83%18 W

Design

Design comparison: POCO X5 versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO X5Redmi 17C (China)
Weight189 g+8%206 g
Thickness8 mm+2%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP53—
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO X5 versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO X5Redmi 17C (China)
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.4
NFCYesNo
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: POCO X5 versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO X5Redmi 17C (China)
OS at launchAndroid 12 (MIUI 13)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
OS update pledge2 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO X5 versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO X5Redmi 17C (China)
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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