Xiaomi Redmi 17C 4G
$164Starting price · USBudget2026
5.8
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.88"
Display
13MP
Camera
5,160
mAh
4GB
Max RAM
18W
Charging
206g
Weight
Why This Phone
BudgetThe Redmi 17C is a basic budget device offering a large battery and high refresh rate display, but it is held back by a low-resolution screen and entry-level camera hardware. Performance is estimated from the Helio G81 Ultra chipset, which is suitable only for light tasks. Given the $164 price point, the value is poor compared to more capable alternatives in the budget segment.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera4.5
Performance5.5
Battery7.5
Display6.0
Build6.5
Value5.0
Strengths
Large 5160 mAh battery
120Hz refresh rate display
Dedicated microSDXC card slot
3.5mm headphone jack
Weaknesses
Low resolution 720p display
Basic 13MP single camera setup
Limited 4GB RAM
Slow 18W charging speed
No NFC support
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