Xiaomi Redmi 9C vs 17C 4G

32 out of 100

VS

50 out of 100

Here we compared two budget smartphones: the 6.53-inch Xiaomi Redmi 9C (with MediaTek Helio G35) that was released on June 30, 2020, against the Xiaomi Redmi 17C 4G, which is powered by MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra and came out 6 years and 1 month after. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

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Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone

Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi 17C 4G

Higher display refresh rate – 120 Hz
82% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (364K versus 200K)
Modern USB Type-C port
Newer Bluetooth version (v5.4)
Has a 0.35 inch larger screen size
The phone is 6 years and 1 month newer
More recent OS version: Android 16 versus 11
Has 2x more RAM: 4GB versus 2GB
Compatible with Wi-Fi 5 wireless networks
33% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 400 and 300 points

Review

Evaluation of Xiaomi Redmi 9C and 17C 4G crucial features

Display

Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness

Redmi 9C

38

Redmi 17C 4G

72

Camera

Photo and video recording quality

Redmi 9C

33*

Redmi 17C 4G

43*

Performance

CPU and memory performance (apps, system)

Redmi 9C

12

Redmi 17C 4G

20

Gaming

Capabilities for playing modern games

Redmi 9C

12

Redmi 17C 4G

10

Battery

Battery life, charging type and speed

Redmi 9C

50*

Redmi 17C 4G

71*

Connectivity

Networks, ports, data transmission

Redmi 9C

43

Redmi 17C 4G

65

Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.

NanoReview Score

Final comparison evaluation

Redmi 9C

32*

Redmi 17C 4G

50*

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Value for money (Beta)

I'm choosing between these two smartphones I already have Xiaomi Redmi 9C. Is it worth upgrading?

Should I update?

No 87% Yes

Yes, this is a clear and meaningful upgrade.

Updating from Xiaomi Redmi 9C to Xiaomi Redmi 17C 4G is a clear step forward, and the improvements should be easy to notice.

Main improvements: display, connectivity, and battery life.

Display

Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Size	6.53 inches	6.88 inches
Resolution	720 x 1600 pixels	720 x 1640 pixels
Aspect ratio	20:9	20:9
PPI	269 ppi	260 ppi
Refresh rate	60 Hz	120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate	No	Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness	400 nits	600 nits
HDR support	No	No
Touch sampling rate	-	240 Hz
Screen protection	Tempered glass	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Screen-to-body ratio	81.1%	85.5%

Display tests
RGB color space	92.9%	-
PWM	17120 Hz	-
Response time	47 ms	-
Contrast	881:1	-

Screen space comparison

Redmi 17C 4G

6.88″ (20:9 ratio) = 17.7 in²

Redmi 9C

6.53″ (20:9 ratio) = 16 in²

~11% more screen space

Peak brightness test (auto)

Redmi 9C

415 nits

Redmi 17C 4G

n/a

Sources: NotebookCheck [3]

Design and build

Height	164.9 mm (6.49 inches)	171.88 mm (6.77 inches)
Width	77 mm (3.03 inches)	77.8 mm (3.06 inches)
Thickness	9 mm (0.35 inches)	8.22 mm (0.32 inches)
Weight	196 g (6.91 oz)	206 g (7.27 oz)
Waterproof	No	-
Rear material	Plastic	Eco-leather
Frame material	Plastic	Plastic
Colors	Gray, Blue, Green, Purple	Black, Blue, Red
Fingerprint scanner	Yes, rear	Yes, in-button

Screen-to-body ratio

Redmi 9C

81.1%

Redmi 17C 4G +5%

85.5%

Performance

Chipset specifications of Xiaomi Redmi 9C and Xiaomi Redmi 17C 4G

SoC
Chipset	MediaTek Helio G35	MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
Max clock	2300 MHz	2000 MHz
CPU cores	8 (4 + 4)	8 (2 + 6)
Architecture	- 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A53 - 4 cores at 2.3 GHz: Cortex-A53	- 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)	No	Yes

GPU
Graphics	IMG PowerVR GE8320	Mali-G52 MP2
GPU shading units	32	48
GPU clock	680 MHz	820 MHz
FLOPS	~43.5 GFLOPS	~78.7 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Benchmark comparison of Xiaomi Redmi 9C and Xiaomi Redmi 17C 4G

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Redmi 9C

300

Redmi 17C 4G +33%

400

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Redmi 9C

843

Redmi 17C 4G +63%

1377

Compute Score (GPU)

Redmi 9C

n/a

Redmi 17C 4G

912

Compute Score (GPU)	-	912
Single-core score	300	400
Multi-core score	843	1377

Sources: Geekbench [3]

AnTuTu Benchmark 11

Redmi 9C

200794

Redmi 17C 4G +82%

364670

CPU	98876	117408
GPU	12351	43406
Memory	52554	116051
UX	37013	87805
Total score	200794	364670
Samples	Less than 3	Less than 3

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Recent User Tests

The latest benchmark tests that have been submitted by users

Xiaomi Redmi 9C

Date	Benchmark	Result
📘 2026-04-22 -> KILLERBOT2006	CPU Throttle	90%
📘 2025-10-20 (Meow cute)	AnTuTu 11	200794

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Xiaomi Redmi 17C 4G

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Memory

RAM
RAM size	2 GB	4 GB
Memory type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR4X
Memory clock	-	1800 MHz
Channels	2	2

Storage
Storage size	32 GB	64 GB
Storage type	eMMC 5.1	eMMC 5.1
Memory card	MicroSD	MicroSD
Memory card max size	Up to 256 GB	Up to 1024 GB

Software

Operating system	Android 10 (Can be upgraded to Android 11)	Android 16
ROM	MIUI 12	HyperOS 3
OS size	18 GB	-

Battery

Capacity	5000 mAh	5160 mAh
Max charge power	10 W	18 W
Battery type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Wireless charging	No	No
Reverse charging	No	No
Bypass charging	-	No
Fast charging	No	Yes
Full charging time	2:59 hr	-

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Main camera

Matrix	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Image resolution	4128 x 3096	-
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
Slow motion	No	-
Lenses	1) Standard: 13 MP 2) Macro: 2 MP	1) Standard: 13 MP
Camera features	- Bokeh mode	- Bokeh mode - Pro mode

Standard lens
Image resolution	13 MP	13 MP
Aperture	f/1.8	f/2.2
Focal length	28 mm	25 mm
Sensor size	1/3.1" (≈ 0.32 inch)	-
Pixel size	1.12 micron	-
Autofocus	Phase autofocus	Phase autofocus
Stabilization	Digital	Digital

Macro lens
Image resolution	2 MP	-
Aperture	f/2.4	-
Stabilization	Digital	-

Selfie camera

Megapixels	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Image resolution	2560 x 1960	-
Aperture	f/2.2	-
Sensor	CMOS	CMOS
Pixel size	1.12 micron	-
Autofocus	No	No
Stabilization	Digital	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 4 (802.11 a/b/g/n)	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	5.4
Bluetooth features	LE, HID, A2DP	LE
USB type	Micro USB	USB Type-C
USB version	2	2
USB features	- Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG	- Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG
DisplayPort	-	No
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo	GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo
NFC*	Yes	No
Infrared port	No	No

Network
Number of SIM*	2	2
Type of SIM card	Nano	Nano
Multi SIM mode	Standby	Standby
eSIM support*	No	No
Hybrid slot	No	No
LTE Cat*	4	-
5G support	No	No

Sound

Speakers	Mono	Mono
Headphone audio jack	Yes	Yes
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Dolby Atmos	No	No

Speakers test

Max loudness

Redmi 9C

77.7 dB

Redmi 17C 4G

n/a

Other

Category	Budget	Budget
Announced	June 2020	June 2026
Release date	September 2020	June 2026
Launch price (MSRP)	$110	-
Successor	- Xiaomi Redmi 17C 4G	-
SAR (head)	0.355 W/kg	-
SAR (body)	0.729 W/kg	-
Sensors	- Proximity sensor - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Fingerprint	- Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint
Bundled charger	-	Yes, 18 W

Conclusion

After analyzing all the data, we think that the Xiaomi Redmi 17C 4G is definitely a better buy.

Cast your vote

So, which phone would you choose?

Xiaomi Redmi 9C

1 (50%)

Xiaomi Redmi 17C 4G

1 (50%)

Total votes: 2

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Xiaomi Redmi 9C vs 17C 4G

Key differences

Review

Value for money (Beta)

Tests and specifications

Display

Design and build

Performance

Benchmarks

Recent User Tests

Memory

Software

Battery

Main camera

Selfie camera

Connectivity

Sound

Other

Conclusion

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