Xiaomi Redmi 17C 4G vs 15C 4G
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Here we compared two budget smartphones: the 6.88-inch Xiaomi Redmi 17C 4G (with MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra) that was released on June 23, 2026, against the Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G, which is powered by the same chip and came out 11 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 4G
- The phone is 11 months newer
- More recent OS version: Android 16 versus 15
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G
- Comes with 840 mAh larger battery capacity: 6000 vs 5160 mAh
- Supports higher wattage charging (33W versus 18W)
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 | 6.88 inches | 6.9 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1640 pixels | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | 260 ppi | 254 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | Yes (60-120 Hz) | Yes (60-120 Hz) |
| Max rated brightness | 600 nits | 810 nits |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Touch sampling rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 85.5% | 84.3% |
Design and build
| Height | 171.88 mm (6.77 inches) | 171.56 mm (6.75 inches) |
| Width | 77.8 mm (3.06 inches) | 79.47 mm (3.13 inches) |
| Thickness | 8.22 mm (0.32 inches) | 7.99 mm (0.31 inches) |
| Weight | 206 g (7.27 oz) | 205 g (7.23 oz) |
| Waterproof | - | IP64 |
| Rear material | Eco-leather | Eco-leather |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Red | Black, Blue, Green, Orange |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-button | Yes, in-button |
| Repairability | - | Average (2.63/5) |
| Drop resistance | - | Excellent (A) Β· 270 drops |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra |
| Max clock | 2000 MHz | 2000 MHz |
| CPU cores | 8 (2 + 6) | 8 (2 + 6) |
| Architecture | - 6 cores at 1.7 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A75 |
- 6 cores at 1.7 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A75 |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
| Lithography process | 12 nanometers | 12 nanometers |
| Neural processor (NPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Graphics | Mali-G52 MP2 | Mali-G52 MP2 |
| GPU shading units | 48 | 48 |
| GPU clock | 820 MHz | 820 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~78.7 GFLOPS | ~78.7 GFLOPS |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Compute Score (GPU)
| Compute Score (GPU) | 912 | 915 |
| Single-core score | 400 | 403 |
| Multi-core score | 1377 | 1384 |
AnTuTu Benchmark 11
| CPU | 117408 | 131538 |
| GPU | 43406 | 23704 |
| Memory | 116051 | 98010 |
| UX | 87805 | 108676 |
| Total score | 364670 | 361928 |
| Samples | Less than 3 | [5 tests] |
PCMark 3.0
| Web score | - | 9949 |
| Video editing | - | 5889 |
| Photo editing | - | 17453 |
| Data manipulation | - | 5631 |
| Writing score | - | 9299 |
Recent User Tests
Xiaomi Redmi 17C 4G
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Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| π 2026-09-26 (Junior) | AnTuTu 12 | 398363 |
| π 2026-09-08 (BerQt) | AnTuTu 11 | 348068 |
| π 2026-06-07 (Sg) | AnTuTu 11 | 367297 |
| π 2026-06-07 (Sg) | AnTuTu 11 | 367297 |
| π 2026-06-07 (Chelzie) | AnTuTu 11 | 352100 |
Memory
| RAM size | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory clock | 1800 MHz | 1800 MHz |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage size | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Memory card | MicroSD | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 1024 GB | Up to 1024 GB |
Software
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 15 |
| ROM | HyperOS 3 | HyperOS 2.0 |
| OS updates | - | 5 years |
Battery
| Capacity | 5160 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Max charge power | 18 W | 33 W |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Reverse charging | No | No |
| Bypass charging | No | No |
| Fast charging | Yes | Yes (50% in 40 min) |
| Full charging time | - | 1:37 hr |
| Battery cycles | - | 1000 cycles |
Main camera
| Matrix | 13 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Image resolution | - | 8160 x 6144 |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | LED | LED |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| 8K video recording | No | No |
| 4K video recording | No | No |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 30FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 13 MP |
1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Depth |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
- Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
| Image resolution | 13 MP | 50 MP |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/1.8 |
| Focal length | 25 mm | 28 mm |
| Sensor | - | Samsung S5KJNS |
| Sensor size | - | 1/2.96" (β 0.34 inch) |
| Pixel size | - | 0.64 micron |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
Selfie camera
| Megapixels | 5 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Aperture | - | f/2.0 |
| Sensor | CMOS | Smartsens SC1320CS |
| Sensor size | - | 1/3.06" (β 0.33 inch) |
| Pixel size | - | 1.12 micron |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Stabilization | No | No |
| 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* | No | Depends on the region |
| Infrared port | No | No |
| 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 | No | No |
Sound
| Speakers | Mono | Mono |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
Other
| Category | Budget | Budget |
| Announced | June 2026 | August 2025 |
| Release date | June 2026 | August 2025 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | - | $179 |
| Successor | - | - Xiaomi Redmi 17C 4G |
| Sensors | - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
- Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 18 W | Yes, 33 W |
Further details
Notes on Redmi 15C 4G:
- The back cover is either glass or eco-leather.
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
Conclusion
If the camera and battery life are more important to you, then choose the Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G. But if the display and software are more of a priority β go for the Xiaomi Redmi 17C 4G.
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