Realme Narzo 100 Lite vs Xiaomi Redmi 17C

Verdict

The Realme Narzo 100 Lite scores higher in 1 of 6 sections (display), while the Xiaomi Redmi 17C leads in battery, connectivity & features, design & durability and camera; they are even on performance.

The biggest difference is battery: 56 vs 77 points.

The Xiaomi Redmi 17C is the newer model, announced 4 months after the Realme Narzo 100 Lite.

Choose the Realme Narzo 100 Lite for display; choose the Xiaomi Redmi 17C for battery and connectivity & features.

Narzo 100 Lite leads in 3 fields
Redmi 17C leads in 8 fields
25 ties

36 scored fields compared

Score by section

Section scores	Narzo 100 Lite	Redmi 17C
Overall
Performance	36	36
Camera	6	12
Battery	56	77
Display	52	48
Design & durability	49	59
Connectivity & features	42	54

Full specifications

Only differences

Performance

Chipset performance index: Narzo 100 Lite: 30/100; Redmi 17C: 30/100
Chipset: Narzo 100 Lite: Dimensity 6300; Redmi 17C: Dimensity 6300
RAM (max): Narzo 100 Lite: 6 GB; Redmi 17C: 6 GB
Storage (max): Narzo 100 Lite: 128 GB; Redmi 17C: 128 GB
Process node: Narzo 100 Lite: 6 nm; Redmi 17C: 6 nm

Camera

Main camera resolution: Narzo 100 Lite: 13 MP; Redmi 17C: 50 MP(Better)
Main sensor size: Narzo 100 Lite: Unknown; Redmi 17C: 1/2.76″
Optical stabilization (OIS): Narzo 100 Lite: No; Redmi 17C: No
Ultra-wide camera: Narzo 100 Lite: No; Redmi 17C: No
Telephoto camera: Narzo 100 Lite: No; Redmi 17C: No
Periscope lens: Narzo 100 Lite: No; Redmi 17C: No
Optical zoom: Narzo 100 Lite: No; Redmi 17C: No
Video recording: Narzo 100 Lite: 1080p; Redmi 17C: 1080p
Front camera: Narzo 100 Lite: 5 MP; Redmi 17C: 8 MP(Better)
Front camera 4K video: Narzo 100 Lite: No; Redmi 17C: No

Battery

Battery capacity: Narzo 100 Lite: 7000 mAh(Better); Redmi 17C: 6000 mAh
Battery endurance (EU label): Narzo 100 Lite: Unknown; Redmi 17C: 77:49 h
EU label cycles: Narzo 100 Lite: Unknown; Redmi 17C: 1000
Wired charging: Narzo 100 Lite: 15 W; Redmi 17C: 33 W(Better)
Wireless charging: Narzo 100 Lite: No; Redmi 17C: No
Reverse charging: Narzo 100 Lite: Yes; Redmi 17C: Yes
Reverse charging type: Narzo 100 Lite: Wired; Redmi 17C: Wired

Display

Screen size: Narzo 100 Lite: 6.8″; Redmi 17C: 6.9″
Panel type: Narzo 100 Lite: LCD; Redmi 17C: LCD
Refresh rate: Narzo 100 Lite: 144 Hz(Better); Redmi 17C: 120 Hz
Pixel density: Narzo 100 Lite: 254 ppi; Redmi 17C: 254 ppi
Peak brightness: Narzo 100 Lite: 900 nits(Better); Redmi 17C: 810 nits
Resolution: Narzo 100 Lite: 720x1570; Redmi 17C: 720x1600
Screen protection: Narzo 100 Lite: Panda Glass; Redmi 17C: Unknown

Design & durability

Weight: Narzo 100 Lite: 212 g; Redmi 17C: 211 g(Better)
Thickness: Narzo 100 Lite: 8.4 mm; Redmi 17C: 8.1 mm(Better)
Dust & water resistance: Narzo 100 Lite: IP5x (splash resistant); Redmi 17C: IP5x (splash resistant)
Back material: Narzo 100 Lite: Plastic; Redmi 17C: Unknown
Frame material: Narzo 100 Lite: Plastic; Redmi 17C: Unknown
EU repairability class: Narzo 100 Lite: Unknown; Redmi 17C: C
EU drop resistance class: Narzo 100 Lite: Unknown; Redmi 17C: A
EU energy class: Narzo 100 Lite: Unknown; Redmi 17C: A

Connectivity & features

5G: Narzo 100 Lite: Yes; Redmi 17C: Yes
Wi-Fi: Narzo 100 Lite: Wi-Fi 5; Redmi 17C: Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth: Narzo 100 Lite: 5.3; Redmi 17C: 5.4(Better)
USB speed: Narzo 100 Lite: USB 2.0; Redmi 17C: USB 2.0
USB port: Narzo 100 Lite: USB-C 2.0; Redmi 17C: USB-C 2.0
DisplayPort output: Narzo 100 Lite: No; Redmi 17C: No
NFC: Narzo 100 Lite: No; Redmi 17C: Yes(Better)
eSIM: Narzo 100 Lite: No; Redmi 17C: No
Ultra-wideband (UWB): Narzo 100 Lite: No; Redmi 17C: No
Satellite connectivity: Narzo 100 Lite: No; Redmi 17C: No
Stereo speakers: Narzo 100 Lite: No; Redmi 17C: No
3.5 mm headphone jack: Narzo 100 Lite: Yes; Redmi 17C: Yes
Fingerprint reader: Narzo 100 Lite: Side-mounted; Redmi 17C: Side-mounted
3D face unlock: Narzo 100 Lite: No; Redmi 17C: No
Infrared blaster: Narzo 100 Lite: No; Redmi 17C: No
FM radio: Narzo 100 Lite: No; Redmi 17C: Yes(Better)
microSD slot: Narzo 100 Lite: Yes; Redmi 17C: Yes
Card slot: Narzo 100 Lite: microSD (shared SIM slot); Redmi 17C: microSD

General

Operating system: Narzo 100 Lite: Android 16; Redmi 17C: Android 16
Launch price: Narzo 100 Lite: ₹ 16,999; Redmi 17C: € 189.99
Year: Narzo 100 Lite: 2026; Redmi 17C: 2026

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Original text from the source spec sheet, for reference.

—	Narzo 100 Lite	Redmi 17C
Network
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71
5G bands	1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE, 5G
Launch
Announced	2026, April 14	2026, August 25
Status	Available. Released 2026, April 21	Available. Released 2026, August 25
Body
Dimensions	166.3 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm (6.55 x 3.07 x 0.33 in)	171.6 x 79.5 x 8.1 mm (6.76 x 3.13 x 0.32 in)
Weight	212 g (7.48 oz)	211 g (7.44 oz)
Build	Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back	–
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)
Display
Type	IPS LCD, 144Hz, 900 nits (HBM)	IPS LCD, 120Hz, 810 nits (HBM)
Size	6.8 inches, 113.0 cm2 (~87.0% screen-to-body ratio)	6.9 inches, 114.9 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	720 x 1570 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~254 ppi density)	720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~254 ppi density)
Protection	Panda Glass	–
Platform
OS	Android 16, Realme UI 7.0	Android 16
Chipset	Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)	Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G57 MC2	Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
Card slot	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM eMMC 5.1	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM UFS 2.2
Main Camera
Single	13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), AF	–
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama	LED flash, HDR
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Dual	–	50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF Auxiliary lens
Selfie camera
Single	5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)	8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Features	Panorama	HDR
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Sound
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes
Comms
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0	5.4, A2DP, LE
Positioning	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC	No	Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio	No	FM radio
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass Virtual proximity sensing
Battery
Type	Si/C Li-Ion 7000 mAh	6000 mAh
Charging	15W wired, PD Reverse wired Bypass charging	33W wired, PD, 50% in 28 min 10W reverse wired
Misc
Colors	Frost Silver, Thunder Black	Coffee Brown, Dark Night, Purple Dawn
Price	₹ 16,999	€ 189.99 / ₹ 20,999
Models	–	25078RA3EE
SAR EU	–	0.99 W/kg (head) 0.95 W/kg (body)
EU LABEL
Energy	–	Class A
Battery	–	77:49h endurance, 1000 cycles
Free fall	–	Class A (270 falls)
Repairability	–	Class C