Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G vs Xiaomi Redmi 17C 4G

Verdict

The Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G scores higher in 6 of 6 sections (battery, connectivity & features, performance, design & durability, camera and display), while the Xiaomi Redmi 17C 4G is not clearly ahead in any section.

The biggest difference is battery: 71 vs 44 points.

The Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G is the newer model, announced 2 months after the Xiaomi Redmi 17C 4G.

Redmi 17 4G leads in 12 fields
Redmi 17C 4G leads in 4 fields
21 ties

37 scored fields compared

Score by section

Section scores	Redmi 17 4G	Redmi 17C 4G
Overall
Performance	33	22
Camera	10	6
Battery	71	44
Display	49	45
Design & durability	47	37
Connectivity & features	40	22

Full specifications

Only differences

Performance

Chipset performance index: Redmi 17 4G: 23/100(Better); Redmi 17C 4G: 18/100
Chipset: Redmi 17 4G: Helio G91 Ultra; Redmi 17C 4G: Helio G81 Ultra
RAM (max): Redmi 17 4G: 6 GB(Better); Redmi 17C 4G: 4 GB
Storage (max): Redmi 17 4G: 256 GB(Better); Redmi 17C 4G: 128 GB
Process node: Redmi 17 4G: 12 nm; Redmi 17C 4G: 12 nm

Camera

Main camera resolution: Redmi 17 4G: 50 MP(Better); Redmi 17C 4G: 13 MP
Optical stabilization (OIS): Redmi 17 4G: No; Redmi 17C 4G: No
Ultra-wide camera: Redmi 17 4G: No; Redmi 17C 4G: No
Telephoto camera: Redmi 17 4G: No; Redmi 17C 4G: No
Periscope lens: Redmi 17 4G: No; Redmi 17C 4G: No
Optical zoom: Redmi 17 4G: No; Redmi 17C 4G: No
Video recording: Redmi 17 4G: 1080p; Redmi 17C 4G: 1080p
Front camera: Redmi 17 4G: 8 MP(Better); Redmi 17C 4G: 5 MP
Front camera 4K video: Redmi 17 4G: No; Redmi 17C 4G: No

Battery

Battery capacity: Redmi 17 4G: 7500 mAh(Better); Redmi 17C 4G: 5160 mAh
Wired charging: Redmi 17 4G: 45 W(Better); Redmi 17C 4G: 18 W
Wireless charging: Redmi 17 4G: No; Redmi 17C 4G: No
Reverse charging: Redmi 17 4G: Yes(Better); Redmi 17C 4G: No
Reverse charging type: Redmi 17 4G: Wired; Redmi 17C 4G: No

Display

Screen size: Redmi 17 4G: 6.9″; Redmi 17C 4G: 6.88″
Panel type: Redmi 17 4G: LCD; Redmi 17C 4G: LCD
Refresh rate: Redmi 17 4G: 120 Hz; Redmi 17C 4G: 120 Hz
Pixel density: Redmi 17 4G: 254 ppi; Redmi 17C 4G: 260 ppi(Better)
Peak brightness: Redmi 17 4G: 825 nits(Better); Redmi 17C 4G: 600 nits
Resolution: Redmi 17 4G: 720x1600; Redmi 17C 4G: 720x1640
Screen protection: Redmi 17 4G: Corning Gorilla Glass 7i; Redmi 17C 4G: Unknown

Design & durability

Weight: Redmi 17 4G: 232 g; Redmi 17C 4G: 206 g(Better)
Thickness: Redmi 17 4G: 8.8 mm; Redmi 17C 4G: 8.2 mm(Better)
Dust & water resistance: Redmi 17 4G: IP5x (splash resistant)(Better); Redmi 17C 4G: None
Back material: Redmi 17 4G: Plastic; Redmi 17C 4G: Leather(Better)
Frame material: Redmi 17 4G: Plastic; Redmi 17C 4G: Plastic

Connectivity & features

5G: Redmi 17 4G: No; Redmi 17C 4G: No
Wi-Fi: Redmi 17 4G: Wi-Fi 5; Redmi 17C 4G: Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth: Redmi 17 4G: 5.4; Redmi 17C 4G: 5.4
USB speed: Redmi 17 4G: USB 2.0; Redmi 17C 4G: USB 2.0
USB port: Redmi 17 4G: USB-C 2.0; Redmi 17C 4G: USB-C 2.0
DisplayPort output: Redmi 17 4G: No; Redmi 17C 4G: No
NFC: Redmi 17 4G: Yes(Better); Redmi 17C 4G: No
eSIM: Redmi 17 4G: No; Redmi 17C 4G: No
Ultra-wideband (UWB): Redmi 17 4G: No; Redmi 17C 4G: No
Satellite connectivity: Redmi 17 4G: No; Redmi 17C 4G: No
Stereo speakers: Redmi 17 4G: Yes(Better); Redmi 17C 4G: No
3.5 mm headphone jack: Redmi 17 4G: Yes; Redmi 17C 4G: Yes
Fingerprint reader: Redmi 17 4G: Side-mounted; Redmi 17C 4G: Side-mounted
3D face unlock: Redmi 17 4G: No; Redmi 17C 4G: No
Infrared blaster: Redmi 17 4G: No; Redmi 17C 4G: No
FM radio: Redmi 17 4G: Yes; Redmi 17C 4G: Unknown
microSD slot: Redmi 17 4G: Yes; Redmi 17C 4G: Yes
Card slot: Redmi 17 4G: microSD (shared SIM slot); Redmi 17C 4G: microSD

General

Operating system: Redmi 17 4G: Android 16; Redmi 17C 4G: Android 16
Launch price: Redmi 17 4G: $ 229.99; Redmi 17C 4G: About 100 EUR
Year: Redmi 17 4G: 2026; Redmi 17C 4G: 2026

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Original text from the source spec sheet, for reference.

—	Redmi 17 4G	Redmi 17C 4G
Network
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41	1, 3, 5, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
Speed	HSPA, LTE	HSPA, LTE
Launch
Announced	2026, August 10	2026, June 23
Status	Available. Released 2026, August 10	Available. Released 2026, June 23
Body
Dimensions	170.1 x 78.4 x 8.8 mm (6.70 x 3.09 x 0.35 in)	171.9 x 77.8 x 8.2 mm (6.77 x 3.06 x 0.32 in)
Weight	232 g (8.18 oz)	206 g (7.27 oz)
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic back, plastic frame	Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather)
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) RGB light (on the back)	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Display
Type	IPS LCD, 120Hz, 825 nits (HBM)	IPS LCD, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)
Size	6.9 inches, 114.9 cm2 (~86.2% screen-to-body ratio)	6.88 inches, 112.4 cm2 (~84.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~254 ppi density)	720 x 1640 pixels (~260 ppi density)
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 7i	–
Platform
OS	Android 16, HyperOS 3	Android 16, HyperOS 3
Chipset	Mediatek Helio G91 Ultra (12 nm)	Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G52 MC2	Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
Card slot	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal	128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM eMMC 5.1	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Main Camera
Dual	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens	–
Features	LED flash, HDR	LED flash
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Single	–	13 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide)
Selfie camera
Single	8 MP, f/2.1, (wide)	5 MP
Features	HDR	–
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Sound
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	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	5.4, A2DP, LE	5.4, A2DP, LE
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC	Yes (market/region dependent)	No
Radio	FM radio	Unspecified
USB	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0
Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass Virtual proximity sensing	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass Virtual proximity sensing
Battery
Type	Si/C Li-Ion 7500 mAh	5160 mAh
Charging	45W wired, 100% in 96 min 22.5W reverse wired	18W wired, PD
Misc
Colors	Black, Deep Blue, Lotus Purple, Oak Green	Black, Red, Light blue
Price	$ 229.99 / € 182.11 / £ 179.99	About 100 EUR