Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G vs Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G

Compared 2 smartphones : Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G Manufactured in August, 2026, with display 6.9 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G91 Ultra, vs Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G, Manufactured in August, 2026 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G
  • Newer Bluetooth version: 5.4 vs 5.1
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G

    Versions

    Available versions and configurations
    Memory Options - 4/128 GB
    - 4/256 GB
    - 6/128 GB
    - 6/256 GB
    - 4/128 GB
    - 4/256 GB
    - 6/128 GB
    - 6/256 GB

    Review

    Key Specs Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G and Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G
    Display
    Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
    Camera
    Main & front camera tests
    Performance
    App & system performance
    Games
    3D gaming performance
    Battery
    Battery life, charging speed & type
    Connectivity
    Connectivity features
    NanoReview Score
    Overall score by NanoReview
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    Function
    Importance (Weight)
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    Tests & specs

    Specs & test comparison

    Display

    Display quality comparison
    Type IPS LCD IPS LCD
    Size 6.9 in 6.9 in
    Resolution 720x1600 pixels 720x1600 pixels
    Aspect ratio 20:9 20:9
    Pixel density 254 ppi 254 ppi
    Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
    Adaptive refresh rate Yes (60-120 Hz) Yes (60-120 Hz)
    Max brightness 825 nits 825 nits
    HDR support No No
    Touch Sampling Rate 240 Hz 240 Hz
    Screen-to-body ratio 86.1 % 86.1 %

    Design & Build

    Design and ergonomics comparison
    Height 170.12 mm (6.7 in) 170.12 mm (6.7 in)
    Width 78.42 mm (3.09 in) 78.42 mm (3.09 in)
    Thickness 8.8 mm (0.35 in) 8.8 mm (0.35 in)
    Weight 232 g (8.18 oz) 232 g (8.18 oz)
    Water resistance IP64 IP64
    Back panel Eco Leather Eco Leather
    Frame Plastic Plastic
    Colors - Black
    - Blue
    - Green
    - Purple
    - Black
    - Blue
    - Orange
    Fingerprint sensor Yes, In-Button Yes, In-Button
    Screen-to-body ratio
    Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G
    86.1 %
    Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G
    86.1 %

    Performance

    Testing Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G and Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G In benchmarks
    Processor
    Chipset MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
    Max Frequency 2000 MHz 2400 MHz
    CPU Cores 8 (2 + 6) 8 (2 + 6)
    Architecture - 6/1.8 (Cortex-A55)
    - 2/2 (Cortex-A75)
    - 6/2 (Cortex-A55)
    - 2/2.4 (Cortex-A78)
    Process TSMC Samsung
    Transistor Size 12 nm 4 nm
    Neural Processor MediaTek APU Yes
    GeekBench v6
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
    Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G
    402
    Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G
    973
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
    Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G
    1399
    Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G
    2241
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)402973
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)13992241
    AnTuTu 10
    AnTuTu 10
    Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G
    365150
    Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G
    619773
    CPU137550252111
    GPU3803436217
    Memory86828148946
    UX102738182499
    NanoReview Score365150619773

    Memory

    RAM
    RAM Size 4 GB 4 GB
    Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
    Memory Frequency 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
    Channels 2 2
    Storage
    Storage Capacity128 GB128 GB
    Storage TypeeMMC 5.1UFS 2.2
    Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

    Software

    OS Android 16 Android 16
    UI Skin HyperOS 3 HyperOS 3

    Battery

    Volume 7500 mAh 7500 mAh
    Max Charging Power 45 W 45 W
    Battery Type Silicon Carbon (Si/C) Silicon Carbon (Si/C)
    Removable No No
    Wireless Charging No No
    Reverse Charging Yes Yes
    Fast Charging Yes Yes

    Main camera

    Matrix 50 MP 50 MP
    Photo resolution 8192x6144 pixels 8192x6144 pixels
    Zoom Digital Digital
    Flash LED LED
    Stabilization Digital Digital
    8K Recording No No
    4K Recording No No
    1080p Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
    Slow Motion No No
    Lenses count Standard: 50 MP Standard: 50 MP
    Features - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode
    - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode
    Main lens
    Matrix50 MP50 MP
    Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
    Sensor size1/3.06 (0.33)1/3.06 (0.33)
    AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
    StabilizationDigitalDigital

    Front camera

    Matrix 8 MP 8 MP
    Aperture f/2.1 f/2.1
    Autofocus No No
    Stabilization No No
    Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
    TOF 3D sensor No No

    Connectivity

    Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
    Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display
    - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display
    Bluetooth version 5.4 5.1
    Bluetooth features LE LE
    USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
    USB version 2 2
    USB features - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG
    - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG
    DisplayPort No No
    GPS - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo
    - QZSS
    - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo
    - QZSS
    NFC* Varies by region Varies by region
    Infrared Port Yes Yes
    Connectivity
    SIM Count*22
    SIM TypeNanoNano
    SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
    eSIM Support *NoNo
    Hybrid SlotYesYes
    2G BandsGSM 2/3/5/8GSM 2/3/5/8
    3G BandsWCDMA B1/5/8WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8
    LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28/B38/B40/B41)LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B17/B18/B19/B20/B26/B28/B32/B66/B71)
    5G SupportNoYes

    Sound

    3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
    FM Radio Yes Yes
    Dolby Atmos No No

    Other

    Class Mid-range Mid-range
    Announced August, 2026 yr August, 2026 yr
    Release Date August, 2026 yr August, 2026 yr
    MSRP ($) 219 190
    Sensors - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor
    Charger Included Yes, 45 W Yes, 45 W
    * Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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