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Realme 16x 5G vs Redmi 17C (China)

WINNER
R
39.6Inno Score
VS
X
27.9Inno Score
20Performance20
49.9Display38.8
29Camera20.5
71.3Battery40.3
36Features20
9 spec wins — Realme 16x 5G5 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)

InnoReviews verdict

Realme 16x 5G wins this phone face-off, 39.6 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+31) and features (+16). 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 Realme 16x 5G

  • Stronger display score: 50 vs 39
  • Stronger camera score: 29 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 40
  • Stronger features score: 36 vs 20
  • 285% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP

Reasons to pick the Redmi 17C (China)

  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi 17C (China)
Screen size6.81 ″6.88 ″+1%
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution720x1570720x1640
Pixel density254 ppi260 ppi+2%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits+100%600 nits
Screen-to-body87.1 %+4%84 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi 17C (China)
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
RAM (max)6 GB+50%4 GB
Storage options128/256GB64/128GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2—

Camera

Camera comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi 17C (China)
Main camera50 MP+285%13 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/2.2
Max video1080p@60fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP+60%5 MP
OIS—No

Battery

Battery comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi 17C (China)
Capacity7,000 mAh+36%5,160 mAh
Wired charging45 W+150%18 W

Design

Design comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi 17C (China)
Weight217 g206 g+5%
Thickness8.8 mm8.2 mm+7%
IP ratingIP65—
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi 17C (China)
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCNoNo
USBUSB Type-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi 17C (China)
OS at launchAndroid 16Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
OS update pledge2 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi 17C (China)
Stereo speakers—No
3.5mm jackNoYes

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