Lava Blaze Dragon vs Redmi 17C 5G
The Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Redmi 17C 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $109 and $139. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 17C 5G leads — 43/100 vs 42/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17C 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Lava Blaze Dragon is faster in AnTuTu (568,395 vs 528,398); the Redmi 17C 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Dragon doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Dragon
Redmi 17C 5G
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 568395 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 915 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2115 vs 1980
- Lighter: 210g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $139
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (56/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi 17C 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Dragon vs the Redmi 17C 5G, the Redmi 17C 5G scores 1 points higher (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C 5G leads (53/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Blaze Dragon — 70/100, Redmi 17C 5G — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Redmi 17C 5G are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Redmi 17C 5G are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C 5G is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C 5G is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Dragon | Redmi 17C 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 900x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $139 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 17C 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 900x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17C 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 17C 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Dragon and Redmi 17C 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Blaze Dragon leads Redmi 17C 5G by 7.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $30. Lava Blaze Dragon was $30 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Redmi 17C 5G are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Redmi 17C 5G are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C 5G is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C 5G is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Redmi 17C 5G?
The Redmi 17C 5G edges out the Lava Blaze Dragon by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Redmi 17C 5G?
The Lava Blaze Dragon has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi 17C 5G — 43/100.
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Dragon over the Redmi 17C 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Redmi 17C 5G (53/100 vs 43/100).