Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G vs Realme C100 4G
Here we compared two mid-range smartphones: the 6.9-inch Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G (with MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra) that was released on August 10, 2026, against the Realme C100 4G, which is powered by MediaTek Helio G92 Max and came out 5 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.
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Key differences
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G
- Newer Bluetooth version (v5.4)
- Supports higher wattage charging (45W versus 15W)
- Has a built-in infrared port
Reasons to consider the Realme C100 4G
- Has 2x more RAM: 8GB versus 4GB
- Optical image stabilization
- Waterproof body (IP69 classification)
- Slow-motion recording at 120FPS
Review
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
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Value for money (Beta)
Tests and specifications
Comparison table of technical specifications and testsDisplay
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels | 720 x 1570 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | 254 ppi | 254 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | Yes (60-120 Hz) | Yes |
| Max rated brightness | 825 nits | 1200 nits |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Touch sampling rate | 240 Hz | - |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | ArmorShell Glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 86.1% | 87.2% |
Design and build
| Height | 170.12 mm (6.7 inches) | 166.48 mm (6.55 inches) |
| Width | 78.42 mm (3.09 inches) | 78.23 mm (3.08 inches) |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm (0.35 inches) | 8.63 mm (0.34 inches) |
| Weight | 232 g (8.18 oz) | 219 g (7.72 oz) |
| Waterproof | IP64 | IP69 |
| Rear material | Eco-leather | Plastic |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Purple | White, Purple, Brown |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-button | Yes, in-button |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra | MediaTek Helio G92 Max |
| Max clock | 2000 MHz | 2400 MHz |
| CPU cores | 8 (2 + 6) | 8 (2 + 6) |
| Architecture | - 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A75 |
- 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A75 |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
| Lithography process | 12 nanometers | 12 nanometers |
| Neural processor (NPU) | MediaTek APU | MediaTek APU |
| Graphics | Mali-G52 MP2 | Mali-G52 MP2 |
| GPU shading units | 48 | 48 |
| GPU clock | 1000 MHz | 1000 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~96 GFLOPS | ~96 GFLOPS |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
| Single-core score | 402 | 430 |
| Multi-core score | 1399 | 1347 |
AnTuTu Benchmark 11
| CPU | 137550 | 92602 |
| GPU | 38034 | 83209 |
| Memory | 86828 | 64494 |
| UX | 102738 | 97748 |
| Total score | 365150 | 338053 |
| Samples | Less than 3 | Less than 3 |
Memory
| RAM size | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory clock | 2133 MHz | 2133 MHz |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage size | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Memory card | MicroSD | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 2048 GB | - |
Software
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| ROM | HyperOS 3 | Realme UI 7.0 |
Battery
| Capacity | 7500 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Max charge power | 45 W | 15 W |
| Battery type | Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) | Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Reverse charging | Yes | Yes |
| Bypass charging | No | Yes |
| Fast charging | Yes | Yes |
Main camera
| Matrix | 50 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 8192 x 6144 | 8192 x 6144 |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | LED | LED |
| Stabilization | Digital | Optical |
| 8K video recording | No | No |
| 4K video recording | No | No |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 30FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| Slow motion | No | 120 FPS (720p) |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 50 MP |
1) Standard: 50 MP |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
- Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
| Image resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Sensor size | 1/3.06" (≈ 0.33 inch) | - |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Stabilization | Digital | Optical |
Selfie camera
| Megapixels | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Aperture | f/2.1 | f/2.0 |
| Sensor | - | CMOS |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Stabilization | No | Digital |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No | No |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
- Dual Band - Wi-Fi MiMO - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth features | LE | LE |
| USB type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 | 2 |
| USB features | - Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG |
- Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| NFC* | Depends on the region | Depends on the region |
| Infrared port | Yes | No |
| Number of SIM* | 2 | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano | Nano |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM support* | No | No |
| Hybrid slot | Yes | Yes |
| 5G support | No | No |
Sound
| Speakers | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | No |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
Other
| Category | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Announced | August 2026 | April 2026 |
| Release date | August 2026 | April 2026 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $219 | $250 |
| Sensors | - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
- Proximity sensor - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 45 W | Yes, 15 W |
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
Conclusion
If the camera, software, and design are more important to you, then choose the Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G. But if the performance and gaming are more of a priority – go for the Realme C100 4G.
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