Side-by-side technical data
Realme C85 vs Xiaomi Redmi 17
Comparison between Realme C85 and Xiaomi Redmi 17: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Realme and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Realme C85, ahead on Design & display and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | C85 | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.3 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.3 | 5.4 |
| Camera | 3.6 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| Battery & charging | 6.5 | 6.5 |
Which one is for you?
Realme C85, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,200 nits
- against 825 nits
Xiaomi Redmi 17, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,500 mAh
- against 7,000 mAh
- OS Version
- 16
- against 15
- Direct OS Updates
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | C85 | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 613 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 308,681 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 782 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,012 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core processor clocked at 2.4 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | C85 | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Green, Purple, Blue | Black, Blue, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 77.9 mm | 78.4 mm |
| Body Height | 166.1 mm | 170.1 mm |
| Weight | 215 g Best value | 232 g |
| Usable Surface | 87.4 % Best value | 86.2 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Faux Leather |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69, IP54, MIL-STD-810H, IP69K Best value | IP64, RGB Light Strip |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | D | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 45 | — |
Battery
| Specification | C85 | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 7,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Charger Included, Battery Level Indicator, Bypass Charging | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Charge cycles | 1,600 | — |
Display
| Specification | C85 | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits Best value | 825 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.8″ | 6.9″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,570 px | 1,600 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 254 ppi | 254 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Curved Glass, Color LED Notifications | Gorilla Glass 7i, Touchscreen, IPS LCD, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | C85 | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | C85 | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | C85 | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | — |
| Direct OS Updates | No | Yes Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | C85 | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 3,300 Mbps Best value | 301.5 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150.8 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | C85 | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | C85 | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMX5253 | — |
