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realme 16 Pro 5G vs Redmi 17C 5G

WINNER
realme 16 Pro 5G
63.9Inno Score
VS
Redmi 17C 5G
37.1Inno Score
46.7Performance20
87.8Display39.1
58.5Camera29
79.8Battery57.3
46.7Features60
12 spec wins — realme 16 Pro 5G3 spec wins — Redmi 17C 5G

InnoReviews verdict

realme 16 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 63.9 to 37.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+49) and camera (+30). 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 realme 16 Pro 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 88 vs 39
  • Stronger camera score: 59 vs 29
  • Stronger battery score: 80 vs 57
  • 702% higher Peak brightness: 6,500 nits vs 810 nits

Reasons to pick the Redmi 17C 5G

  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 47
  • Has NFC — the other doesn't
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: realme 16 Pro 5G versus Redmi 17C 5G
Specrealme 16 Pro 5GRedmi 17C 5G
Screen size6.78 ″6.9 ″+2%
Panel typeAMOLEDIPS LCD
Resolution1272x2772720x1600
Pixel density450 ppi+77%254 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness6,500 nits+702%810 nits
Screen-to-body93.6 %+11%84.3 %

Performance

Performance comparison: realme 16 Pro 5G versus Redmi 17C 5G
Specrealme 16 Pro 5GRedmi 17C 5G
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300-MaxMediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM (max)12 GB+200%4 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB64/128GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: realme 16 Pro 5G versus Redmi 17C 5G
Specrealme 16 Pro 5GRedmi 17C 5G
Main camera200 MP+300%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Max video4K@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera50 MP+525%8 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: realme 16 Pro 5G versus Redmi 17C 5G
Specrealme 16 Pro 5GRedmi 17C 5G
Capacity7,000 mAh+17%6,000 mAh
Wired charging80 W+142%33 W

Design

Design comparison: realme 16 Pro 5G versus Redmi 17C 5G
Specrealme 16 Pro 5GRedmi 17C 5G
Weight192 g+9%211 g
Thickness7.8 mm+4%8.1 mm
IP ratingIP66/IP68/IP69/IP69KIP64

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: realme 16 Pro 5G versus Redmi 17C 5G
Specrealme 16 Pro 5GRedmi 17C 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCNoYes
USBUSB Type-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: realme 16 Pro 5G versus Redmi 17C 5G
Specrealme 16 Pro 5GRedmi 17C 5G
OS at launchAndroid 16 (realme UI 7.0)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)

Audio

Audio comparison: realme 16 Pro 5G versus Redmi 17C 5G
Specrealme 16 Pro 5GRedmi 17C 5G
Stereo speakers—No
3.5mm jackNoYes

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