Redmi 17C (China) vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
20Performance54
38.8Display64.2
20.5Camera69.5
40.3Battery71.6
20Features65.3
5 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)10 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+49) and features (+45). 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)
- 10% lower thickness: 8.2 mm vs 9.1 mm
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 39
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 21
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 40
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 20
Display
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.88 ″+2% | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 260 ppi | 522 ppi+101% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 2,600 nits+333% |
| Screen-to-body | 84 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,550,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,050Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 5,500Top 34% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 12 GB+200% |
| Storage options | 64/128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Main aperture | f/2.2 | f/1.9-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP+540% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh+3% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 90 W+400% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 206 g+9% | 227 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+10% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |