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 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 91/100 vs 32/100 (a 59-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 (3,531,378 vs 358,608); the Redmi K100 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 17C
Redmi K100 Pro
What makes Redmi 17C better?
- Overall rating 32/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3531378 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 17C vs the Redmi K100 Pro, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 59 points higher (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (95/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 17C | Redmi K100 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 3531378 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | — | |
| Launch price | $100 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K100 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 17C and Redmi K100 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro leads Redmi 17C by 89.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K100 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (96/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (81/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (95/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 17C or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 59 points (91/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 17C and the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi 17C has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi K100 Pro — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17C or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17C or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (96/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17C over the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.