Redmi 17C (China) vs Redmi 9
20Performance20
38.8Display29.6
20.5Camera20.5
40.3Battery39
20Features28
4 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)4 spec wins — Redmi 9
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Redmi 17C (China) scores 27.9 against 26.6 for Redmi 9. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi 17C (China) edges ahead in display and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 17C (China)
- Stronger display score: 39 vs 30
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 10% lower thickness: 8.2 mm vs 9.1 mm
Reasons to pick the Redmi 9
- Stronger features score: 28 vs 20
- 60% higher Front camera: 8 MP vs 5 MP
- 52% higher Pixel density: 394 ppi vs 260 ppi
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.88 ″+5% | 6.53 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 260 ppi | 394 ppi+52% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 84 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | MediaTek Helio G80 |
| AnTuTu | — | 260,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 410Bottom 3% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 1,320Bottom 2% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 64/128GB | 32GB / 64GB |
| Storage type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Main aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP+60% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh+3% | 5,020 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 18 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 206 g | 198 g+4% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+10% | 9.1 mm |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 10 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |