Redmi 17 vs Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
The Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, while the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate; launch prices were $199 and $249. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads — 63/100 vs 51/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,030,590 vs 652,054); the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (178g vs 215g).
Redmi 17
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $249
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 58/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1030590 vs 652054
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 943
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2410
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 178g vs 215g
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Redmi 17 vs the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra scores 12 points higher (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 leads (68/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Redmi 17 — 66/100, Tecno Camon 50 Ultra — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra is a bit better (58/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (74/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi 17 | Tecno Camon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 652054 | 1030590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 943 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2410 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.9" LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 1208x2644 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.4×77.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $249 |
Redmi 17
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 17
- 6.9" LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 17 and Tecno Camon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads Redmi 17 by 36.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $50. Redmi 17 was $50 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra is a bit better (58/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (61/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (74/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 17 or the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra?
The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi 17 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 17 and the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra?
The Redmi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17 or the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra?
The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (61/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17 or the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra?
The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads on performance (58/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17 over the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra?
The Redmi 17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.