Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G vs Realme C85 5G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G has better RAM than Realme C85 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G has better resolution of 1600 x 720 than Realme C85 5G which has resolution of 1570 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G | Realme C85 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 7900 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + Auxiliary lens Dual | 50 MP |
| Price | Rs. 23999 | Rs. 21999 |
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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 November 02, 2025. The cost of Realme C85 5G is Rs. 21999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Realme C85 5G's 6.8 inch screen. There is IPS Screen Type in both the phones. Realme's phone has display density of 256 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.4% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 86.2%.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme C85 5G's lower 4 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 has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G | Realme C85 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | 17 | RMX5253 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 03, 2026 | November 02, 2025 |
| In The Box | Mobile Phone, 45W Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Safety Information, Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card | 1 Phone, 1 Charger, 1 USB data cable, 1 SIM Ejector Tool, 1 Protective Case, 1 Quick Guide, 1 Safety Guide |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.42 x 170.12 x 8.8 mm | 77.9 x 166.1 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 232 g | 215 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Absolute Black, Endless Blue, Eternal Orange | Parrot Purple, Peacock Green |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16.7 M) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| 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 | ~ 256 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.2% | ~ 87.4% |
| Glass Type | Durable Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |
| Brightness | Brightness: 825 nits HBM | 1200nit Ultra Bright Display |
| Features | 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 | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes |
| 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 | NR: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 2.4GHz | 5GHz | WLAN 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 |
| 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 | GNSS: Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Vertual Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Gemini AI, AI Erase | AI Edit Genie & AI Outdoor Mode |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP69K & IP69 & IP68 & IP66 Top-Tier Certifications |
| 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 (Wide Angle) 76°; 5P; PDAF |
| 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, Panorama, Cinematic, SLO-MO, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Underwater, PRO, Hypertext, TILT-SHIFT, Street |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2.1 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | Realme UI 6.0 |
| 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 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Audio Features | High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) | |
| Audio Jack Type | 3.5mm | |
| 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 |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 22.5W reverse wired | |