Realme C83 5G vs Redmi 17C
The Realme C83 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, while the Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra; launch prices were $130 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C83 5G leads — 47/100 vs 32/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C83 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Realme C83 5G is faster in AnTuTu (581,041 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C83 5G
Redmi 17C
What makes Realme C83 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 581041 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 803 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5160 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 206g
- Higher performance (45/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Redmi 17C better?
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $130
- Overall rating 32/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C83 5G vs the Redmi 17C, the Realme C83 5G scores 15 points higher (47/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme C83 5G leads (45/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme C83 5G leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C83 5G leads (60/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Realme C83 5G — 74/100, Redmi 17C — 52/100; 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 Realme C83 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (45/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Realme C83 5G is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme C83 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C83 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C83 5G is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C83 5G | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 581041 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | $100 |
Camera comparison
Realme C83 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Realme C83 5G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C83 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C83 5G and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme C83 5G leads Redmi 17C by 62.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $30. Redmi 17C was $30 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme C83 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (45/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme C83 5G is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme C83 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C83 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C83 5G is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C83 5G or the Redmi 17C?
The Realme C83 5G is noticeably better than the Redmi 17C — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Realme C83 5G and the Redmi 17C?
The Realme C83 5G has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Redmi 17C — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C83 5G or the Redmi 17C?
The Realme C83 5G leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C83 5G or the Redmi 17C?
The Realme C83 5G leads on performance (45/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Realme C83 5G 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 Realme C83 5G (30/100 vs 10/100).