Skip to content
InnoReviews

Redmi 17 5G vs Redmi 9C

WINNER
Redmi 17 5G
42.9Inno Score
VS
Redmi 9C

Xiaomi

Redmi 9C

$119

24.7Inno Score
20Performance20
40.9Display20
29Camera20.5
71.3Battery38.8
86.7Features28
10 spec wins — Redmi 17 5G2 spec wins — Redmi 9C

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi 17 5G wins this phone face-off, 42.9 to 24.7, pulling ahead mainly in features (+59) and battery (+33). Redmi 9C 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 5G

  • Stronger display score: 41 vs 20
  • Stronger camera score: 29 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 28
  • 350% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 10 W

Reasons to pick the Redmi 9C

  • 16% lower weight: 196 g vs 232 g

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 17 5G versus Redmi 9C
SpecRedmi 17 5GRedmi 9C
Screen size6.9 ″+6%6.53 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution720x16001600x720
Pixel density254 ppi269 ppi+6%
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness825 nits—
Screen-to-body86.2 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 17 5G versus Redmi 9C
SpecRedmi 17 5GRedmi 9C
ChipsetSnapdragon 4 Gen 5MediaTek Helio G35
AnTuTu—110,000
RAM (max)6 GB+100%3 GB
Storage options128/256GB32GB / 64GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 17 5G versus Redmi 9C
SpecRedmi 17 5GRedmi 9C
Main camera50 MP+285%13 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/2.2
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP+60%5 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 17 5G versus Redmi 9C
SpecRedmi 17 5GRedmi 9C
Capacity7,500 mAh+50%5,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W+350%10 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 17 5G versus Redmi 9C
SpecRedmi 17 5GRedmi 9C
Weight232 g196 g+16%
Thickness8.8 mm+2%9 mm
IP ratingIP64—
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 17 5G versus Redmi 9C
SpecRedmi 17 5GRedmi 9C
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth5.15.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0Micro-USB
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 17 5G versus Redmi 9C
SpecRedmi 17 5GRedmi 9C
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 10 (MIUI 12)
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 17 5G versus Redmi 9C
SpecRedmi 17 5GRedmi 9C
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

Related comparisons

Redmi 17 5Gvs Blackview BL7000 ProVSRedmi 17 5Gvs HONOR X8cVSRedmi 17 5Gvs Redmi Note 17VSRedmi 17 5Gvs vivo Y200 Pro 5GVSRedmi 9Cvs HMD Arc²VSRedmi 9Cvs Redmi 9AVSRedmi 9Cvs Redmi 12CVSRedmi 9Cvs Ulefone Note 23VS

Try another matchup