Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G vs Realme 16x 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G and Realme 16x 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G 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 | Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G | Realme 16x 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.81 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 7900 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + Auxiliary lens Dual | 50 MP |
| Price | Rs. 23999 | Rs. 27999 |
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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 August 12, 2026. The cost of Realme 16x 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 27999.
Display comparison
Realme 16x 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.81 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G's 6.9 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G has IPS Screen type where as Realme 16x 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) 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%. Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G has 20.6:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 16x 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles 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. 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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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G | Realme 16x 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 17 | RMX5270, 16x 5G |
| 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 | September 03, 2026 | August 12, 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 | 78.2 x 166.47 x 8.88 mm |
| Weight | 232 g | 217 g |
| Colors | Absolute Black, Endless Blue, Eternal Orange | Glory White, Endurance Brown |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color LCD Screen (16.7 m) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.81 inches, 1570 x 720 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | 20:9 |
| 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 | Normal brightness: 975 nits(Typical) HBM: 1200 nits(Typical) |
| Color Gamut | Vivid mode: 83% DCI-P3 Natural mode: 100% sRGB | |
| Features | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free | Contrast Ratio: Typical 1500: 1; minimum 1200: 1 |
| 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 | Upto 12 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) |
| 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 | 5G NR: 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 | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 627,000 (Total) (v11) | |
| 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 System | |
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Gemini AI, AI Erase | Al Edit Genie, Ai Ultra Clarity, Ai Eraser 2.0, Google Gemini |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP65 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dynamic RGB Light Ring on Back, Xiaomi HyperIsland | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5P lens, f/1.8 (Auxiliary lens) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 50MP; f/1.8; FOV 75°; 5P lens; AF Supported |
| 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, 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 |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2.1 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 8 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) F/2.0; FOV 80°; 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 |
| Fabrication Node | 6nm | |
| GPU | Adreno | ARM Mali-G57 MC2@1072MHz |
| 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 | 7000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W | Yes, 45W SUPERVOOC Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 22.5W reverse wired | Yes, 6.5W |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | |
| Video Playback Time | 20 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 156 hours | |