Redmi 17C vs ZTE Blade V80 Design
The Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the ZTE Blade V80 Design (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V80 Design leads — 29/100 vs 25/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17C has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Blade V80 Design has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't.
Redmi 17C
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 5W
- Longer battery life (40/100 vs 36/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Redmi 17C vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the ZTE Blade V80 Design scores 4 points higher (29/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design leads (27/100 vs 0/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C and the ZTE Blade V80 Design are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi 17C | ZTE Blade V80 Design | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Unisoc T7280 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | — | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Weight | 206 g | — | |
| Price | $100 | — |
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C and the ZTE Blade V80 Design are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 17C or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The ZTE Blade V80 Design edges out the Redmi 17C by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi 17C and the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Redmi 17C has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17C or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The ZTE Blade V80 Design leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17C over the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Redmi 17C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.