Xiaomi Redmi 16 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 16 has better resolution of 2340 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 | Xiaomi Redmi 16 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 7500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP Dual | 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 27999 | Rs. 15990 |
The launch Date of the first phone is August 10, 2026. The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G is Rs. 27999. The launch Date of the second phone is August 01, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 16 is Rs. 15990.
There is IPS Screen Type in both the phones. Xiaomi Redmi 16 has display density of 374 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.2% than Xiaomi Redmi 16's ~ 83.2%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20.6:9.
Xiaomi Redmi 16's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G has 50 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 16's 50 MP Dual Rear Camera. Xiaomi Redmi 16 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.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 16 |
| General | ||
| Model | 17 | 15 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 |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 10, 2026 | August 01, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.4 x 170.1 x 8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | |
| Colors | Black, Deep Blue, Vivid Orange | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | 20.6:9 |
| PPI | ~ 254 PPI | ~ 374 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.2% | ~ 83.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |
| Brightness | 825nits Peak Brightness | |
| Features | TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland flicker free, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue light | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 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/n40/n78/n8 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor (Virtual), E Compass, Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Gemini AI, AI Erase | Circle to Search, Gemini AI, AI Erase |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP65 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Hydro Touch | Hydro Touch |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) | 50 MP ƒ/1.75 (Wide Angle) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR | AI Sky, AI Erase, Classic Film Filters |
| 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 | 16 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen4 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Adreno | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker Type | Bottom Firing Loud Speaker | Bottom Firing Loud Speaker |
| Audio Features | Dolby Certified, 200% Super Volume | Dolby Certified, 200% Super Volume |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7500 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion | 7500 mAh, Si-C EV-Grade Technology |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W | Yes, 33W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 22.5W reverse wired | Yes, 18W |