Realme Narzo 90x (8GB+128GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G has better resolution of 1600 x 720 than Realme Narzo 90x (8GB+128GB) which has resolution of 1570 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G | Realme Narzo 90x (8GB+128GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 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 + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 23999 | Rs. 23499 |
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 90x (8GB+128GB) is Rs. 23499.
Realme Narzo 90x (8GB+128GB) has screen size of 6.8 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 Narzo 90x (8GB+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 Narzo 90x (8GB+128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Realme Narzo 90x (8GB+128GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
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.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 15 version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G | Realme Narzo 90x (8GB+128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | 17 | Narzo 90x |
| 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 |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| 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 | realme NARZO 90x 5G x1, Charger x1, USB data cable x1, SIM Ejector Tool x1, Protective Case x1, Quick Guide x1 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.42 x 170.12 x 8.8 mm | 77.93 x 166.07 x 8.28 mm |
| Weight | 232 g | 212 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Absolute Black, Endless Blue, Eternal Orange | Flash Blue, Nitro Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color LCD Screen (16.7M) |
| 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 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 254 PPI | ~ 254 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.2% | ~ 90.4% |
| Glass Type | Durable Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |
| Brightness | Brightness: 825 nits HBM | 975 nits(typ)/1200 nits(HBM) |
| Features | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free | Vivid mode: 83% DCI-P3, Natural mode: 100% sRGB |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 10 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | eMMC 5.1 |
| 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 | Support 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi Support 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| 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 |
| 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, Ambient light, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Gemini AI, AI Erase | |
| 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 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX852 Camera | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Filmcamera, Hdr Mode, Night Mode, Auto Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Time-laps, Dual Camera Recording, Document Mode | HDR, panorama |
| 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 Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| 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 | |
| GPU | Adreno | ARM Mali-G57 MC2@1072MHz |
| NPU | 6nm | |
| 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) | OReality Audio |
| 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 Fast Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 22.5W reverse wired | Yes |