POCO X5 vs Redmi 17C 5G
23.6Performance20
44.8Display39.1
29.8Camera29
47.8Battery57.3
44Features60
6 spec wins — POCO X53 spec wins — Redmi 17C 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: POCO X5 scores 36 against 37.1 for Redmi 17C 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi 17C 5G edges ahead in features and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X5
- Stronger performance score: 24 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 39
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 56% higher Pixel density: 395 ppi vs 254 ppi
- 50% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 4 GB
Reasons to pick the Redmi 17C 5G
- Stronger battery score: 57 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 44
- 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 720x1600 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+56% | 254 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits+11% | 810 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 84.3 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 695 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| AnTuTu | 411,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 906Bottom 22% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,013Bottom 19% | — |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB+50% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 64/128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh+20% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 33 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g+10% | 211 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+1% | 8.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X5 | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |