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realme C85 Pro vs Redmi 17C (China)

WINNER
realme C85 Pro
45.1Inno Score
VS
X
27.9Inno Score
28.9Performance20
65Display38.8
29Camera20.5
71.3Battery40.3
33.3Features20
11 spec wins — realme C85 Pro2 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)

InnoReviews verdict

realme C85 Pro wins this phone face-off, 45.1 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+31) and display (+26). 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 C85 Pro

  • Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 65 vs 39
  • Stronger camera score: 29 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 40
  • Stronger features score: 33 vs 20

Reasons to pick the Redmi 17C (China)

  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: realme C85 Pro versus Redmi 17C (China)
Specrealme C85 ProRedmi 17C (China)
Screen size6.8 ″6.88 ″+1%
Panel typeAMOLEDIPS LCD
Resolution1080x2344720x1640
Pixel density380 ppi+46%260 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness4,000 nits+567%600 nits
Screen-to-body88.4 %+5%84 %

Performance

Performance comparison: realme C85 Pro versus Redmi 17C (China)
Specrealme C85 ProRedmi 17C (China)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 685MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
RAM (max)8 GB+100%4 GB
Storage options128/256GB64/128GB

Camera

Camera comparison: realme C85 Pro versus Redmi 17C (China)
Specrealme C85 ProRedmi 17C (China)
Main camera50 MP+285%13 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/2.2
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP+60%5 MP
OIS—No

Battery

Battery comparison: realme C85 Pro versus Redmi 17C (China)
Specrealme C85 ProRedmi 17C (China)
Capacity7,000 mAh+36%5,160 mAh
Wired charging45 W+150%18 W

Design

Design comparison: realme C85 Pro versus Redmi 17C (China)
Specrealme C85 ProRedmi 17C (China)
Weight205 g206 g
Thickness8.1 mm+1%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K—
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: realme C85 Pro versus Redmi 17C (China)
Specrealme C85 ProRedmi 17C (China)
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.4
NFCYesNo
USBUSB Type-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: realme C85 Pro versus Redmi 17C (China)
Specrealme C85 ProRedmi 17C (China)
OS at launchAndroid 15Android 16 (HyperOS 3)

Audio

Audio comparison: realme C85 Pro versus Redmi 17C (China)
Specrealme C85 ProRedmi 17C (China)
Stereo speakers—No
3.5mm jackNoYes

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