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Redmi 17C (China) vs Redmi Note 8

WINNER
X
27.9Inno Score
VS
Redmi Note 8

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 8

$149

26.1Inno Score
20Performance20
38.8Display31.2
20.5Camera29.8
40.3Battery29.4
20Features20
4 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)4 spec wins — Redmi Note 8

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi 17C (China) wins this phone face-off, 27.9 to 26.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+11) and display (+8). Redmi Note 8 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)

  • Stronger display score: 39 vs 31
  • Stronger battery score: 40 vs 29
  • 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 29% higher capacity: 5,160 mAh vs 4,000 mAh

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 8

  • Stronger camera score: 30 vs 21
  • 269% higher Main camera: 48 MP vs 13 MP
  • 160% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 5 MP
  • 57% higher Pixel density: 409 ppi vs 260 ppi

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi Note 8
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi Note 8
Screen size6.88 ″+9%6.3 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution720x16402340x1080
Pixel density260 ppi409 ppi+57%
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness600 nits—
Screen-to-body84 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi Note 8
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi Note 8
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G81 UltraSnapdragon 665
AnTuTu—250,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—330Bottom 1%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—1,300Bottom 2%
RAM (max)4 GB4 GB
Storage options64/128GB64GB / 128GB
Storage type—eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi Note 8
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi Note 8
Main camera13 MP48 MP+269%
Main aperturef/2.2f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera5 MP13 MP+160%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi Note 8
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi Note 8
Capacity5,160 mAh+29%4,000 mAh
Wired charging18 W18 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi Note 8
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi Note 8
Weight206 g190 g+8%
Thickness8.2 mm+2%8.4 mm
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi Note 8
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi Note 8
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.44.2
NFCNoNo
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi Note 8
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi Note 8
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 9 (MIUI 10)
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi Note 8
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi Note 8
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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