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Realme 16x 5G vs Redmi 17C 5G

WINNER
R
39.6Inno Score
VS
Redmi 17C 5G
37.1Inno Score
20Performance20
49.9Display39.1
29Camera29
71.3Battery57.3
36Features60
6 spec wins — Realme 16x 5G5 spec wins — Redmi 17C 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Realme 16x 5G wins this phone face-off, 39.6 to 37.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+14) and display (+11). 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 16x 5G

  • Stronger display score: 50 vs 39
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 57
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 4 GB
  • 48% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 810 nits
  • 36% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 33 W

Reasons to pick the Redmi 17C 5G

  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 36
  • Has NFC — the other doesn't
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi 17C 5G
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi 17C 5G
Screen size6.81 ″6.9 ″+1%
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution720x1570720x1600
Pixel density254 ppi254 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits+48%810 nits
Screen-to-body87.1 %+3%84.3 %

Performance

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

Camera

Camera comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi 17C 5G
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi 17C 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Max video1080p@60fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP8 MP
OIS—No

Battery

Battery comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi 17C 5G
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi 17C 5G
Capacity7,000 mAh+17%6,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W+36%33 W

Design

Design comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi 17C 5G
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi 17C 5G
Weight217 g211 g+3%
Thickness8.8 mm8.1 mm+8%
IP ratingIP65IP64
Frame materialPlastic—

Connectivity

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

Software

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

Audio

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

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