Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi 17C 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi 17
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 17C 5G and Xiaomi Redmi 17: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Xiaomi Redmi 17C 5G is the lighter, thinner choice and leads on connectivity and battery; the Xiaomi Redmi 17 suits buyers who prioritize performance, more memory, and a larger battery. Their overall NeoScores are tied at 5.3.
The 17C 5G weighs 211 g and is 8.1 mm thick, versus 232 g and 8.8 mm for the 17. Both have a 6.9-inch, 720 × 1600 IPS LCD with a 120 Hz refresh rate. The 17 reaches 825 nits against the 17C 5G’s 800 nits, though neither stands out for brightness against most phones.
The Redmi 17 leads on performance with its Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 and 6 GB of RAM, compared with the 17C 5G’s Dimensity 6300 and 4 GB. It also supports up to 256 GB of storage versus 128 GB, and packs a 7,500 mAh battery with 45 W charging; the 17C 5G has 6,000 mAh and 33 W, but adds reverse charging. Connectivity favors the 17C 5G, with Bluetooth 5.4 versus 5.1. Their front cameras have f/2 and f/2.1 apertures, respectively, while the overall camera comparison is a draw. The 17 adds stereo speakers and an infrared port. Both have NFC, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, Android 16, expandable storage, and a 120 Hz display.
Xiaomi Redmi 17C 5G
The Xiaomi Redmi 17C 5G is a better fit for buyers seeking a lighter, thinner phone: it weighs 211 g and is 8.1 mm thick.
Xiaomi Redmi 17
The Xiaomi Redmi 17 is the better buy for performance-focused buyers, with a Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, 6 GB of RAM, and up to 256 GB of storage.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi 17C 5G, ahead on Design & display, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Redmi 17C 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.5 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.3 | 5.4 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.8 | 6.0 |
| Battery & charging | 6.9 | 6.5 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi 17C 5G, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Weight
- 211 g
- against 232 g
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, USB Power Delivery, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable
- against Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
- Body Thickness
- 8.1 mm
- against 8.8 mm
Xiaomi Redmi 17, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,500 mAh
- against 6,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 825 nits
- against 800 nits
Video reviews
The comparison on video
Redmi Note 17 vs Redmi 17 vs Redmi 17C – Which Redmi Should You Buy?
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Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi 17C 5G | 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 | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 630,000 | — |
| 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 | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | — |
Design
| Specification | Redmi 17C 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Purple, Brown | Black, Blue, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 79.5 mm | 78.4 mm |
| Body Height | 171.6 mm | 170.1 mm |
| Weight | 211 g Best value | 232 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.3 % | 86.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic, Glass | Glass, Plastic, Faux Leather |
| Resistance Features | IP64 | IP64, RGB Light Strip |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.1 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi 17C 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh | 7,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, USB Power Delivery, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable Best value | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Redmi 17C 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | 825 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ | 6.9″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 254 ppi | 254 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 120Hz | Gorilla Glass 7i, Touchscreen, IPS LCD, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi 17C 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi 17C 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | Redmi 17C 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| Direct OS Updates | — | Yes |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi 17C 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 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, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 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 n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 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 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Dual Band, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage | 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 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.99 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.95 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | — | 301.5 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150.8 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi 17C 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Noise-Cancellation Microphone | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE Best value |
