Redmi 17C vs Redmi K100 Pro
The Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 25/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 358,383); the Redmi K100 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't.
Redmi 17C
Redmi K100 Pro
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 2560Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 40/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Redmi 17C vs the Redmi K100 Pro, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 63 points higher (88/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K100 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi 17C | Redmi K100 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2560 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | 206 g | — | |
| Price | $100 | — |
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K100 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2560 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi 17C and Redmi K100 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro leads Redmi 17C by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi K100 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (90/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (89/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi K100 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 17C or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 63 points (88/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 17C and the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi 17C has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Redmi K100 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17C or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17C or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17C over the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi 17C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.