Redmi 17 vs Redmi 17C 5G
20Performance20
40.9Display39.1
29Camera29
71.3Battery57.3
60Features60
6 spec wins — Redmi 173 spec wins — Redmi 17C 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi 17 wins this phone face-off, 40.2 to 37.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+14) and display (+2). 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 Redmi 17
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 57
- 50% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 4 GB
- 36% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 33 W
- 25% higher capacity: 7,500 mAh vs 6,000 mAh
- Has Stereo speakers — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Redmi 17C 5G
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″ | 6.9 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 254 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 825 nits+2% | 810 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.2 %+2% | 84.3 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB+50% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 64/128GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,500 mAh+25% | 6,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+36% | 33 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g | 211 g+9% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.1 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |