Redmi 17C (China) vs Redmi Note 9S
20Performance23.1
38.8Display29.7
20.5Camera30.5
40.3Battery39
20Features20
5 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)3 spec wins — Redmi Note 9S
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Redmi 17C (China) scores 27.9 against 28.8 for Redmi Note 9S. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi Note 9S edges ahead in camera and performance, 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
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 9S
- Stronger performance score: 23 vs 20
- Stronger camera score: 31 vs 21
- 269% higher Main camera: 48 MP vs 13 MP
- 220% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 5 MP
- 52% higher Pixel density: 395 ppi vs 260 ppi
Display
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.88 ″+3% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 2400x1080 |
| 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 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Snapdragon 720G |
| AnTuTu | — | 395,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 730Bottom 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 1,900Bottom 12% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 64/128GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 MP+269% |
| Main aperture | f/2.2 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP+220% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh+3% | 5,020 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 18 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 206 g+1% | 209 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+7% | 8.8 mm |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| NFC | No | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 10 (MIUI 11) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |