Realme 16x 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Realme 16x 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 1600 x 720 than Realme 16x 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 720 x 1570. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme 16x 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.81 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7900 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP + Auxiliary lens Dual |
| Price | Rs. 24999 | Rs. 26999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 12, 2026. The cost of Realme 16x 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 24999. The launch Date of the second phone is September 03, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 26999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Realme 16x 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.81 inch screen. Realme 16x 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type. Both have same 254 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.4% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 86.2%. Realme 16x 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.6:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme 16x 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Realme 16x 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | RMX5270, 16x 5G | 17 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | No | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 2 years | |
| Security Updates | 3 years | |
| Release Date | August 12, 2026 | September 03, 2026 |
| In The Box | Phone x 1, Charger x 1, USB Data Cable x 1, SIM Ejector Tool x 1, Protective Case x 1, Quick Guide x 1 | Mobile Phone, 45W Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Safety Information, Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.2 x 166.47 x 8.88 mm | 78.42 x 170.12 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 217 g | 232 g |
| Colors | Glory White, Endurance Brown | Absolute Black, Endless Blue, Eternal Orange |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LCD Screen (16.7 m) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.81 inches, 1570 x 720 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.6:9 |
| PPI | ~ 254 PPI | ~ 254 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.4% | ~ 86.2% |
| Glass Type | Panda-1681 | Durable Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Brightness | Normal brightness: 975 nits(Typical) HBM: 1200 nits(Typical) | Brightness: 825 nits HBM |
| Color Gamut | Vivid mode: 83% DCI-P3 Natural mode: 100% sRGB | |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: Typical 1500: 1; minimum 1200: 1 | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78 | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Supported 802.11a/b/g/n Supported Wi-Fi Display Supported WLAN Tethering Supported | 2.4GHz | 5GHz |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 627,000 (Total) (v11) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer | Vertual Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Cooling System | 5300mm²+ AirFlow VC System | |
| AI Features | Al Edit Genie, Ai Ultra Clarity, Ai Eraser 2.0, Google Gemini | Circle to Search, Gemini AI, AI Erase |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dynamic RGB Light Ring on Back, Xiaomi HyperIsland | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 50MP; f/1.8; FOV 75°; 5P lens; AF Supported | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5P lens, f/1.8 (Auxiliary lens) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Street, Panorama, Cinematic, SLO-MO, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Googlen Lens, PRO, Hypertext, TILT-SHIFT, 1080P video: 60 fps(supported on 6GB and above), 30 fps, 720P video: 60 fps(supported on 6GB and above),30 fps(with Retouch on), 720P SLO-MO video: 120 fps, 1080P TIME-LAPSE: 30 fps, Supports Cinematic video shooting, Supports Dual-view video shooting, Supports video zoom shooting: Up to 10X digital zoom | Filmcamera, Hdr Mode, Night Mode, Auto Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Time-laps, Dual Camera Recording, Document Mode |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) F/2.0; FOV 80°; 4P lens Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2.1 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Realme UI 7 | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen5 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | Cortex-A78+Cortex-A55 |
| Fabrication Node | 6nm | |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G57 MC2@1072MHz | Adreno |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA | Yes |
| Video | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Speaker Type | Mono | |
| Audio Features | 400% Ultra Volume | High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | 3.5mm |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh | 7900 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W SUPERVOOC Charge | Yes, 45W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 6.5W | Yes, 22.5W reverse wired |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | |
| Video Playback Time | 20 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 156 hours | |