realme C71 vs Redmi 17 5G
28.9Performance20
39.9Display40.9
29Camera29
64.7Battery71.3
20Features86.7
4 spec wins — realme C716 spec wins — Redmi 17 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi 17 5G wins this phone face-off, 42.9 to 37.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+67) and battery (+7). realme C71 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the realme C71
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
- 16% lower weight: 196 g vs 232 g
- 11% lower thickness: 7.8 mm vs 8.8 mm
Reasons to pick the Redmi 17 5G
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 65
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 20
- 60% higher Front camera: 8 MP vs 5 MP
- 19% higher capacity: 7,500 mAh vs 6,300 mAh
- 14% higher Peak brightness: 825 nits vs 725 nits
Display
| Spec | realme C71 | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 720x1600 |
| Pixel density | 264 ppi+4% | 254 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 725 nits | 825 nits+14% |
| Screen-to-body | 85.2 % | 86.2 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | realme C71 | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Unisoc T7250 | Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | realme C71 | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP+60% |
| OIS | — | No |
Battery
| Spec | realme C71 | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,300 mAh | 7,500 mAh+19% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | realme C71 | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 196 g+16% | 232 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm+11% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP64 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme C71 | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | realme C71 | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | realme C71 | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |