Honor X6e vs Redmi 17C
The Honor X6e (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 Honor X6e leads — 40/100 vs 32/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X6e has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6e
Redmi 17C
What makes Honor X6e better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (56/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi 17C better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 207g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X6e vs the Redmi 17C, the Honor X6e scores 8 points higher (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X6e leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X6e leads (62/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X6e and the Redmi 17C are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X6e notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X6e notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (62/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C and the Honor X6e are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X6e | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $100 |
Camera comparison
Honor X6e
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor X6e
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X6e
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X6e and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X6e
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X6e and the Redmi 17C are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X6e notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X6e notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (62/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C and the Honor X6e are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X6e or the Redmi 17C?
The Honor X6e edges out the Redmi 17C by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X6e and the Redmi 17C?
The Honor X6e has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Redmi 17C — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6e or the Redmi 17C?
The Honor X6e leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6e over the Redmi 17C?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Honor X6e (30/100 vs 10/100).