Realme C30s vs Redmi 17C

Comparing the Realme C30s (2022) and the Redmi 17C (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 17C leads — 25/100 vs 11/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17C has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 13 MP; the Realme C30s is noticeably lighter (186g vs 206g).

The Redmi 17C is noticeably better than the Realme C30s — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C30s
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 67
Value for money 55
Redmi 17C
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 0
Battery 40
Design 42
Value for money 100
What makes Realme C30s better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 206g

  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Redmi 17C better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP

  • Longer battery life (40/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme C30s vs the Redmi 17C, the Redmi 17C scores 14 points higher (25/100 vs 11/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C and the Realme C30s are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme C30s notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (100/100 vs 55/100).

Realme C30s: The Realme C30s is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi 17C: The Redmi 17C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme C30s Redmi 17C
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
AnTuTu 358383
Geekbench Single 432
Geekbench Multi 1416
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600 720x1640
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 8 MP 13 MP
Front camera 5 MP 5 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB / 4GB 4GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 12, Realme UI Go Android 16
Brightness (peak) 600 nits
NFC no no
Dimensions 164.2×75.7×8.5 mm
Weight 186 g 206 g
Price $100
Camera comparison
Realme C30s
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Redmi 17C
  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Realme C30s
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Redmi 17C
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Realme C30s
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Redmi 17C
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
40
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme C30s
Price unknown
Redmi 17C
$100
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C and the Realme C30s are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme C30s notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (67/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C30s or the Redmi 17C?

The Redmi 17C is noticeably better than the Realme C30s — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Realme C30s and the Redmi 17C?

The Realme C30s has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Redmi 17C — 25/100.

Should you choose the Realme C30s over the Redmi 17C?

The Realme C30s is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 17C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.