Xiaomi Redmi 17C 5G vs Infinix Note Edge
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Here we compared two mid-range smartphones: the 6.9-inch Xiaomi Redmi 17C 5G (with MediaTek Dimensity 6300) that was released on August 25, 2026, against the Infinix Note Edge, which is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7100 and came out 7 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 17C 5G
- Expandable storage via MicroSD card up to 1024GB
- The phone is 7 months newer
- Includes a 3.5 mm headphone audio jack port
Reasons to consider the Infinix Note Edge
- Has 2x more RAM: 8GB versus 4GB
- 55% higher pixel density (393 vs 254 PPI)
- 46% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (774K versus 531K)
- Water-resistant body (IP65 classification)
- Stereo speakers
- Thinner bezels β 6.1% more screen real estate
- AMOLED display (versus competitor's IPS LCD)
- Supports higher wattage charging (45W versus 33W)
- Has a built-in infrared port
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 | AMOLED |
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels | 1208 x 2644 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | 254 ppi | 393 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | Yes (60-120 Hz) | Yes (60-120 Hz) |
| Max rated brightness | 810 nits | 1600 nits |
| Max rated brightness in HDR | - | 4500 nits |
| HDR support | No | Yes, HDR10 |
| Touch sampling rate | 240 Hz | - |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 83.3% | 89.4% |
| Display features | - | - DCI-P3 - Always-On Display |
Design and build
| Height | 173.56 mm (6.83 inches) | 163.1 mm (6.42 inches) |
| Width | 79.47 mm (3.13 inches) | 77.4 mm (3.05 inches) |
| Thickness | 8.05 mm (0.32 inches) | 7.2 mm (0.28 inches) |
| Weight | 211 g (7.44 oz) | 190 g (6.7 oz) |
| Waterproof | IP64 | IP65 |
| Rear material | Plastic | - |
| Frame material | Plastic | - |
| Colors | Black, Purple, Brown | Black, Gray, Green, Orange |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-button | Yes, in-display |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| Max clock | 2400 MHz | 2400 MHz |
| CPU cores | 8 (2 + 6) | 8 (4 + 4) |
| Architecture | - 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 2 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A76 |
- 4 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 4 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A78 |
| L3 cache | 2 MB | - |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
| Lithography process | 6 nanometers | 6 nanometers |
| Neural processor (NPU) | Yes | - |
| Graphics | Mali-G57 MP2 | Mali-G610 MP2 |
| GPU shading units | 64 | 128 |
| GPU clock | 1072 MHz | 1000 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~137.2 GFLOPS | ~256 GFLOPS |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Compute Score (GPU)
| Compute Score (GPU) | 1107 | 2403 |
| Single-core score | 729 | 995 |
| Multi-core score | 1692 | 2925 |
AnTuTu Benchmark 11
| CPU | 234118 | 312275 |
| GPU | 45437 | 78902 |
| Memory | 109175 | 148941 |
| UX | 142889 | 234793 |
| Total score | 531619 | 774911 |
| Samples | Less than 3 | [3 tests] |
3DMark Steel Nomad Light
| Graphics test | - | 2 FPS |
| Graphics score | - | 277 |
PCMark 3.0
| Web score | - | 9935 |
| Video editing | - | 4644 |
| Photo editing | - | 24034 |
| Data manipulation | - | 8404 |
| Writing score | - | 16884 |
Recent User Tests
Xiaomi Redmi 17C 5G
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Infinix Note Edge
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| π 2026-08-17 (Rifqiy) | AnTuTu | 774911 |
| π 2026-04-11 (O1) | CPU Throttle | 90% |
| π 2026-04-11 (O1) | GeekBench CPU | 995 / 2925 |
| π 2026-04-05 (Beees) | AnTuTu | 785352 |
| π 2026-01-22 (Istiyak) | AnTuTu | 768176 |
Memory
| RAM size | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory clock | 2133 MHz | 2133 MHz |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage size | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Memory card | MicroSD | No |
| Memory card max size | Up to 1024 GB | - |
Software
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| ROM | HyperOS 3 | XOS 16 |
| OS updates | 5 years | - |
| Security updates | 6 years | - |
Battery
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Max charge power | 33 W | 45 W |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Reverse charging | Yes | Yes |
| Bypass charging | No | Yes |
| Fast charging | Yes (50% in 40 min) | Yes |
| Full charging time | 1:36 hr | - |
Main camera
| Matrix | 50 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 8160 x 6144 | - |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | LED | Dual LED |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| 8K video recording | No | No |
| 4K video recording | No | No |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 30FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| Slow motion | No | - |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Depth |
1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Macro: 2 MP |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
- Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
| Image resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Focal length | 28 mm | - |
| Sensor | Samsung S5KJNS | - |
| Sensor size | 1/2.76" (β 0.36 inch) | 1/2.0" (β 0.5 inch) |
| Pixel size | 0.64 micron | 0.8 micron |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Image resolution | - | 2 MP |
| Aperture | - | f/2.4 |
| Stabilization | - | No |
Selfie camera
| Megapixels | 8 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.2 |
| Sensor | CMOS | - |
| Sensor size | 1/3.06" (β 0.33 inch) | - |
| Pixel size | 1.12 micron | - |
| 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 Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| 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 | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo |
| NFC* | Depends on the region | Yes |
| Infrared port | No | Yes |
| Number of SIM* | 2 | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano | Nano |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM support* | No | No |
| Hybrid slot | No | No |
| 5G support | Yes | Yes |
Sound
| Speakers | Mono | Stereo |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes | No |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
Other
| Category | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Announced | August 2026 | January 2026 |
| Release date | August 2026 | January 2026 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $220 | $190 |
| Sensors | - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
- Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 33 W | Yes, 45 W |
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
Conclusion
If the display, performance, gaming, and design are more important to you, then choose the Infinix Note Edge. But if the camera and software are more of a priority β go for the Xiaomi Redmi 17C 5G.
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