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Redmi 17C (China) vs Xiaomi 13

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27.9Inno Score
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WINNER
Xiaomi 13

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13

$899

55.5Inno Score
20Performance51.7
38.8Display52.8
20.5Camera52
40.3Battery62.5
20Features65.3
3 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)12 spec wins — Xiaomi 13

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 13 wins this phone face-off, 55.5 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+45) and performance (+32). 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)

  • 15% higher capacity: 5,160 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13

  • Stronger performance score: 52 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 53 vs 39
  • Stronger camera score: 52 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 63 vs 40
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 20

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Xiaomi 13
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Xiaomi 13
Screen size6.88 ″+8%6.36 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDOLED
Resolution720x16402400x1080
Pixel density260 ppi414 ppi+59%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness600 nits1,900 nits+217%
Screen-to-body84 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Xiaomi 13
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Xiaomi 13
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G81 UltraSnapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu—1,550,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—2,050Top 32%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—5,500Top 34%
RAM (max)4 GB8 GB+100%
Storage options64/128GB128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Storage type—UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Xiaomi 13
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Xiaomi 13
Main camera13 MP50 MP+285%
Main aperturef/2.2f/1.8
Ultra-wide—12 MP
Telephoto—10 MP
Optical zoom—3.2 x
Max video1080p@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera5 MP32 MP+540%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Xiaomi 13
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Xiaomi 13
Capacity5,160 mAh+15%4,500 mAh
Wired charging18 W67 W+272%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Xiaomi 13
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Xiaomi 13
Weight206 g189 g+8%
Thickness8.2 mm8 mm+2%
IP rating—IP68
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Xiaomi 13
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Xiaomi 13
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.45.3
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Xiaomi 13
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Xiaomi 13
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge—3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Xiaomi 13
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Xiaomi 13
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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