Redmi 17C (China) vs Redmi Note 8 Pro
20Performance20.6
38.8Display29.7
20.5Camera33.1
40.3Battery34.1
20Features28
4 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)6 spec wins — Redmi Note 8 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Redmi 17C (China) scores 27.9 against 28.4 for Redmi Note 8 Pro. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi Note 8 Pro edges ahead in camera and features, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 17C (China)
- Stronger display score: 39 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 40 vs 34
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 15% higher capacity: 5,160 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 8 Pro
- Stronger camera score: 33 vs 21
- Stronger features score: 28 vs 20
- 392% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 13 MP
- 300% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 5 MP
- 52% higher Pixel density: 395 ppi vs 260 ppi
Display
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.88 ″+5% | 6.53 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 260 ppi | 395 ppi+52% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 84 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | MediaTek Helio G90T |
| AnTuTu | — | 315,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 500Bottom 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 1,600Bottom 8% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 6 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 64/128GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP+392% |
| Main aperture | f/2.2 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP+300% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh+15% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 18 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 206 g | 200 g+3% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+7% | 8.8 mm |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 9 (MIUI 10) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Redmi Note 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |