Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G vs Realme 16T 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G and Realme 16T 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G has better resolution of 1600 x 720 than Realme 16T 5G which has resolution of 1570 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G | Realme 16T 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 7900 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + Auxiliary lens Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 23999 | Rs. 28999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 03, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G is Rs. 23999. The launch Date of the second phone is May 22, 2026. The cost of Realme 16T 5G is Rs. 28999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Realme 16T 5G's 6.8 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G has IPS Screen type where as Realme 16T 5G has LCD 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%.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 6 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + Auxiliary lens Dual Rear Camera. Realme 16T 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G | Realme 16T 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 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 |
| Release Date | September 03, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
| In The Box | Mobile Phone, 45W Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Safety Information, Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card | Phone x 1, Charger x 1, USB Data Cable x 1, SIM Ejector Tool x 1, Protective Case x 1, Quick Guide x 1 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.42 x 170.12 x 8.8 mm | 78.23 x 166.4 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 232 g | 224 g |
| Colors | Absolute Black, Endless Blue, Eternal Orange | Aurora Green , Starlight Red, Starlight Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color LCD Screen (16.7 m Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.8 inches, 720 x 1570 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 254 PPI | ~ 254 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.2% | ~ 90.4% |
| Glass Type | Durable Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Panda-1681 |
| Brightness | Brightness: 825 nits HBM | 1200 Nits HBM Brightness, 975 nits Typical Brightness |
| Display Dimming | DC Dimming | |
| Color Gamut | Vivid mode: 83% DCI-P3 | |
| Features | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free | Touch Sampling Rate: Maximum 180Hz, Default 120Hz |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78 | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 2.4GHz | 5GHz | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Supported 802.11a/b/g/n Supported Wi-Fi Display Supported WLAN Tethering Supported |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou | Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Vertual Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Cooling System | 5300mm² AirFlow VC | |
| Gaming Features | 60 fps Stable Gaming | |
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Gemini AI, AI Erase | Al lnstant Clip, Ai Popout, Ai portrait, Ai Style Me, Ai Light Me, Ai Boost, NEXT AI Image, AI Portrait Glow |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP69 Pro (IP66/68/69/69K) |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dynamic RGB Light Ring on Back, Xiaomi HyperIsland | LumaColor IMAGE, Selfie Mirror, MIL-STD-810H |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5P lens, f/1.8 (Auxiliary lens) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) Sony IMX852 1/2.93-inch, f/1.8, 28mm, PDAF, FOV 76°; 5p lens; AF Supported 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Monochrome) FOV 89°; 3P lens |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX852 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Filmcamera, Hdr Mode, Night Mode, Auto Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Time-laps, Dual Camera Recording, Document Mode | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, AI LANDSCAPE, VIBE, Panorama, Cinematic, SLO-MO, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Underwater, Hypertext, TILT-SHIFT, 1080P video: 60fps,30 fps 720P video: 60fps,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 10× digital zoom |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2.1 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP Sony IMX480 1/3.09-inch, f/2.4, 23mm, fixed focus, 1080p 30 FPS, FOV 85°; 4p lens Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | realme UI 7 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen5 | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Cortex-A78+Cortex-A55 | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz |
| GPU | Adreno | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA |
| Video | Yes | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Speaker Type | Mono | |
| Audio Features | High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) | 400% Ultra Volume |
| Audio Jack Type | 3.5mm | USB Type-C |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7900 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion | 8000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W | Yes, 45W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 22.5W reverse wired | Yes, 10W |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | |