Honor Play 70C vs Redmi 17C
The Honor Play 70C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 17C leads — 33/100 vs 31/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 70C has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5160); the Honor Play 70C is noticeably lighter (186g vs 206g).
Honor Play 70C
Redmi 17C
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5160 mAh
- Lighter: 186g vs 206g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 53/100)
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 70C vs the Redmi 17C, the Redmi 17C scores 2 points higher (33/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 70C notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (68/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 70C | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 186 g | 206 g | |
| Price | — | $100 |
Honor Play 70C
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Honor Play 70C
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 70C
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Play 70C and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Honor Play 70C
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 70C notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (68/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 70C or the Redmi 17C?
The Redmi 17C edges out the Honor Play 70C by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 70C and the Redmi 17C?
The Honor Play 70C has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Redmi 17C — 33/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play 70C over the Redmi 17C?
The Honor Play 70C is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 17C is a better fit for everyday use.