Phone Comparison
Compare Xiaomi Poco C81x vs Xiaomi Redmi 17C
Full specs, price, score, camera, battery, display, network, and performance comparison in one side-by-side matrix.
Better Camera
Xiaomi Redmi 17C
Better Battery
Xiaomi Poco C81x
Better Display
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Better Performance
Xiaomi Poco C81x
Better Value
Xiaomi Poco C81x
Overview
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C81x | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Category | Entry Level Phones | Entry Level Phones |
| Price | $90 | $100 |
| Display | 6.88 inches | 6.88 inches |
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) | Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm) |
| RAM | 3GB | 4GB |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB, 128GB |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5160 mAh |
| Main Camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 16 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C81x | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41 | 1, 3, 5, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE |
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C81x | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.88 inches, 112.4 cm^2 (~84.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.88 inches, 112.4 cm^2 (~84.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1640 pixels (~260 ppi density) | 720 x 1640 pixels (~260 ppi density) |
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness | 650 nits (HBM) | 450 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM) |
Performance
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C81x | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) | Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| RAM | 3GB | 4GB |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB, 128GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Expandable | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C81x | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Single | Single |
| Main | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 13 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide) |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C81x | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Single | Single |
| Selfie | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) | 5 MP |
| Features | HDR | N/A |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C81x | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5200 mAh | 5160 mAh |
| Charging | 15W wired | 18W wired, PD |
| Reverse | 7.5W reverse wired | N/A |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C81x | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 171.8 x 77.8 x 8.3 mm (6.76 x 3.06 x 0.33 in) | 171.9 x 77.8 x 8.2 mm (6.77 x 3.06 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 193 g (6.81 oz) | 206 g (7.27 oz) |
| Build | N/A | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Colors | Ice Blue, Crystal Black | Black, Red, Light blue |
Features & Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C81x | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| NFC | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint (side-mounted) | Fingerprint (side-mounted) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, compass, Virtual proximity sensing | Accelerometer, compass Virtual proximity sensing |
Audio
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C81x | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| High Bitrate Audio | Yes (Standard digital conversion codecs like FLAC, AAC, and WAV are natively parsed over the integrated Bluetooth 5.2 architecture and the physical legacy 3.5mm analog headphone jack) | Yes (Standard FLAC, WAV, and high-definition LDAC decoding protocols are natively supported through both Bluetooth 5.4 and the integrated physical 3.5mm headphone jack) |