Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G vs Realme Narzo 90
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G and Realme Narzo 90 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme Narzo 90 has better resolution of 2372 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G | Realme Narzo 90 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.57 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 7900 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + Auxiliary lens Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 23999 | Rs. 23999 |
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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 December 16, 2025. The cost of Realme Narzo 90 is Rs. 23999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Realme Narzo 90's 6.57 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G has IPS Screen type where as Realme Narzo 90 has AMOLED Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 397 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 ~ 93% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 86.2%. Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G has 20.6:9 aspect ratio where as Realme Narzo 90 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. Realme Narzo 90 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G's 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 Narzo 90 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | 17 | Narzo 90 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 4 years | |
| Release Date | September 03, 2026 | December 16, 2025 |
| 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, Quick Guide x 1, Protective Case x 1 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.42 x 170.12 x 8.8 mm | 75.19 x 158.36 x 7.79 mm |
| Weight | 232 g | 181 g |
| Colors | Absolute Black, Endless Blue, Eternal Orange | Carbon Black, Victory Gold |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2372 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 254 PPI | ~ 397 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.2% | ~ 93% |
| Glass Type | Durable Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | DT Star D+ |
| Brightness | Brightness: 825 nits HBM | Normal brightness: 1000 nits(Typical), HBM: 1400 nits(Typical |
| Features | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free | Vivid mode: 100% DCI-P3, Natural mode: 100% sRGB, Cinematic mode: 100% DCI-P3, Colorful mode: 100% DCI-P3. Eye Care, 2160Hz PWM Dimming |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X |
| 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) |
| 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 | WiFi 2.4G, WiFi 5G, WiFi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b/g/a/n, WLAN 2.4G, WLAN 5G, WLAN 5.1G, WLAN 5.8G, WLAN Display, WLAN tethering, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 20M, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 40M,Wi-Fi 5GHz 20M, Wi-Fi 5GHz 40M, Wi-Fi 5GHz 80M, |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| 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 |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou | GPS(L1), GLONASS(G1), BDS(B1I), Galileo(E1), QZSS(L1) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Vertual Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass | Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Color temperature sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, In-display optical fingerprint sensor, Infrared remote control |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Gemini AI, AI Erase | Ai Edit |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP66+IP68+IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dynamic RGB Light Ring on Back, Xiaomi HyperIsland | Bypass Charging |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5P lens, f/1.8 (Auxiliary lens) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) FOV 75.5°; 5P lens; AF Supported 2 MP ƒ/2.4 FOV 88.8°; 3P lens |
| 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 |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2.1 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) FOV 86.7°; 5P lens Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p, 720p |
| Front Camera Features | Hdr Mode | Soft-light Ringportrait Mode | Time-lapse | Night Mode | Dual Camera Recording | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | realme UI 6.0 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Cortex-A78+Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Adreno | Mali G57 MC2 @1.07GHz |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MID, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, MKA |
| Video | Yes | AVI, MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP, 3GPP2, M4V, FLV, F4V, WEBM, WMV, ASF, MOV, QT, TS, M2TS, MTS, MKV |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Audio Features | High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) | |
| 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, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W | Yes, 60W Dart Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 22.5W reverse wired | Yes |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | |