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Redmi 17C (China) vs Redmi K100 Pro Max

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27.9Inno Score
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WINNER
Redmi K100 Pro Max
78.8Inno Score
20Performance64.4
38.8Display83.8
20.5Camera78.2
40.3Battery92
20Features86.7
3 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)14 spec wins — Redmi K100 Pro Max

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi K100 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 78.8 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+67) and camera (+58). 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 Redmi 17C (China)

  • 13% lower weight: 206 g vs 238 g
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Redmi K100 Pro Max

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 84 vs 39
  • Stronger camera score: 78 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 92 vs 40
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 20

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi K100 Pro Max
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi K100 Pro Max
Screen size6.88 ″6.9 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution720x16401200x2608
Pixel density260 ppi416 ppi+60%
Refresh rate120 Hz185 Hz+54%
Peak brightness600 nits4,500 nits+650%
Screen-to-body84 %91.5 %+9%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi K100 Pro Max
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi K100 Pro Max
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G81 UltraSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
RAM (max)4 GB16 GB+300%
Storage options64/128GB256/512GB
Storage type—UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi K100 Pro Max
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi K100 Pro Max
Main camera13 MP200 MP+1438%
Main aperturef/2.2f/1.7
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—5 x
Max video1080p@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera5 MP32 MP+540%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi K100 Pro Max
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi K100 Pro Max
Capacity5,160 mAh9,070 mAh+76%
Wired charging18 W100 W+456%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi K100 Pro Max
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi K100 Pro Max
Weight206 g+13%238 g
Thickness8.2 mm+4%8.5 mm
IP rating—IP68/IP69
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi K100 Pro Max
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi K100 Pro Max
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.46.0
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi K100 Pro Max
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi K100 Pro Max
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi K100 Pro Max
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi K100 Pro Max
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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