Realme 16x 5G vs Redmi 17
20Performance20
49.9Display40.9
29Camera29
71.3Battery71.3
36Features60
5 spec wins — Realme 16x 5G4 spec wins — Redmi 17
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Realme 16x 5G scores 39.6 against 40.2 for Redmi 17. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi 17 edges ahead in features, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Realme 16x 5G
- Stronger display score: 50 vs 41
- 45% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 825 nits
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Redmi 17
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 36
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Realme 16x 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.81 ″ | 6.9 ″+1% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 720x1600 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 254 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+45% | 825 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.1 %+1% | 86.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | Realme 16x 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Realme 16x 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| OIS | — | No |
Battery
| Spec | Realme 16x 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 7,500 mAh+7% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Realme 16x 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 217 g+6% | 232 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Realme 16x 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | Realme 16x 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Realme 16x 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |