Redmi 17C (China) vs Redmi Note 17 5G
20Performance28.9
38.8Display49.8
20.5Camera29
40.3Battery71.3
20Features46.7
3 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)9 spec wins — Redmi Note 17 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 17 5G wins this phone face-off, 43.3 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+31) and features (+27). 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)
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 17 5G
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 50 vs 39
- Stronger camera score: 29 vs 21
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 40
- Stronger features score: 47 vs 20
Display
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.88 ″ | 6.99 ″+2% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 2396x1080 |
| Pixel density | 260 ppi | 376 ppi+45% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 1,800 nits+200% |
| Screen-to-body | 84 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 64/128GB | 128GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Main aperture | f/2.2 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP+60% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh | 8,000 mAh+55% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 45 W+150% |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 206 g+8% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+2% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP65 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| NFC | No | — |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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