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Redmi 17C 5G vs Redmi 9C

WINNER
Redmi 17C 5G
37.1Inno Score
VS
Redmi 9C

Xiaomi

Redmi 9C

$119

24.7Inno Score
20Performance20
39.1Display20
29Camera20.5
57.3Battery38.8
60Features28
9 spec wins — Redmi 17C 5G2 spec wins — Redmi 9C

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi 17C 5G wins this phone face-off, 37.1 to 24.7, pulling ahead mainly in features (+32) and display (+19). Redmi 9C 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 5G

  • Stronger display score: 39 vs 20
  • Stronger camera score: 29 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 57 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 28
  • 285% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP

Reasons to pick the Redmi 9C

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Redmi 9C
SpecRedmi 17C 5GRedmi 9C
Screen size6.9 ″+6%6.53 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution720x16001600x720
Pixel density254 ppi269 ppi+6%
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness810 nits—
Screen-to-body84.3 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Redmi 9C
SpecRedmi 17C 5GRedmi 9C
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Helio G35
AnTuTu—110,000
RAM (max)4 GB+33%3 GB
Storage options64/128GB32GB / 64GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Redmi 9C
SpecRedmi 17C 5GRedmi 9C
Main camera50 MP+285%13 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/2.2
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP+60%5 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Redmi 9C
SpecRedmi 17C 5GRedmi 9C
Capacity6,000 mAh+20%5,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W+230%10 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Redmi 9C
SpecRedmi 17C 5GRedmi 9C
Weight211 g196 g+7%
Thickness8.1 mm+10%9 mm
IP ratingIP64—
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Redmi 9C
SpecRedmi 17C 5GRedmi 9C
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth5.45.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0Micro-USB
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Redmi 9C
SpecRedmi 17C 5GRedmi 9C
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 10 (MIUI 12)
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Redmi 9C
SpecRedmi 17C 5GRedmi 9C
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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