Honor WIN RT2 vs Redmi 17C
The Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 32/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor WIN RT2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,040,013 vs 358,608); the Honor WIN RT2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't; the Redmi 17C is noticeably lighter (206g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor WIN RT2
Redmi 17C
What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4040013 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 12070 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi 17C better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 238g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor WIN RT2 vs the Redmi 17C, the Honor WIN RT2 scores 49 points higher (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (53/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor WIN RT2 | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4040013 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3104 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 12070 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $100 |
Camera comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor WIN RT2
- 12070 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor WIN RT2 and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor WIN RT2 leads Redmi 17C by 1026.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor WIN RT2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (98/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (97/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (58/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (78/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (53/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Redmi 17C?
The Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 49 points (81/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor WIN RT2 and the Redmi 17C?
The Honor WIN RT2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi 17C — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Redmi 17C?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Redmi 17C?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor WIN RT2 over the Redmi 17C?
The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.