Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) vs Realme 16T 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) and Realme 16T 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2396 x 1080 than Realme 16T 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1570 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Realme 16T 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.99 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 30999 | Rs. 28890 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 06, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 30999. The launch Date of the second phone is May 22, 2026. The cost of Realme 16T 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 28890.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.99 inches in comparison to Realme 16T 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.8 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Realme 16T 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has LCD Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 375 PPI & Realme'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 ~ 90.4% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 88.2%.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP Rear Camera. Realme 16T 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) 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 Note 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Realme 16T 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| 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 |
| Release Date | August 06, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
| In The Box | REDMI Turbo 5 Smartphone ×1, Power Adapter ×1, USB Type-C Data Cable ×1, Protective Phone Case ×1, Screen Protector ×1 (pre-applied at factory)SIM Eject Tool ×1, User Manual ×1 (includes warranty information) | 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 | 79.14 x 169.7 x 8.4 mm | 78.23 x 166.4 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 225 g | 224 g |
| Colors | Starlight Purple, Dark Night, Arctic Blue | Aurora Green , Starlight Red, Starlight Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) | Color LCD Screen (16.7 m Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.99 inches, 1080 x 2396 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.8 inches, 720 x 1570 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 375 PPI | ~ 254 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.2% | ~ 90.4% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Panda-1681 |
| Brightness | 1800nits Peak Brightness | 1200 Nits HBM Brightness, 975 nits Typical Brightness |
| Display Dimming | 960Hz PWM | DC Dimming |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 Wide Color Gamut | Vivid mode: 83% DCI-P3 |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: 5,000,000:1, TrueColour Display, TÜV Eye Protection, HydroTouch 2.0, Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate: Up to 2160Hz, HydroTouch 2.0 | Touch Sampling Rate: Maximum 180Hz, Default 120Hz |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 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 | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA/NSA: n1/3/5/8*/28/40/78 | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WLAN: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi (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 | 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 Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo: E1 | Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Virtual Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Accelerometer Electronic Compass IR Blaster | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| Cooling System | 10416mm² cooling area | 5300mm² AirFlow VC |
| Gaming Features | 60 fps Stable Gaming | |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search, Intelligent AI, AI Sky | Al lnstant Clip, Ai Popout, Ai portrait, Ai Style Me, Ai Light Me, Ai Boost, NEXT AI Image, AI Portrait Glow |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IP69 Pro (IP66/68/69/69K) |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Battery Health 4.0, Navigation-based Charging, Low-Battery Emergency Charging, DFX Safe-Charging detection, Zero-battery Instant Start | LumaColor IMAGE, Selfie Mirror, MIL-STD-810H |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) Sony IMX852 1/2.93-inch, f/1.8, 28mm, PDAF, FOV 76°; 5p lens; AF Supported 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Monochrome) FOV 89°; 3P lens |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX852 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Film Filters, Portrait, Document Mode,Voice Shutter, Exposure Feedback, Timer Countdown, Dynamic Photo, Pro Mode, Slow Motion, Panorama, Time-lapse, High Resolution | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, AI LANDSCAPE, VIBE, Panorama, Cinematic, SLO-MO, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Underwater, Hypertext, TILT-SHIFT, 1080P video: 60fps,30 fps 720P video: 60fps,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 10× digital zoom |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP Sony IMX480 1/3.09-inch, f/2.4, 23mm, fixed focus, 1080p 30 FPS, FOV 85°; 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 Gen4 | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Cortex-A78@2.3 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@1.95 GHz | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 613 | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | Mono |
| Audio Features | 400% Ultra Volume | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 8000 mAh, Hyper Si/C Battery | 8000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 22.5W Wired Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | |