Redmi 17C vs ZTE Libero 5G III
The Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the ZTE Libero 5G III (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 17C leads — 25/100 vs 7/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17C has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4120); the ZTE Libero 5G III has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't.
Redmi 17C
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4120 mAh
- Lighter: 206g vs 207g
- Longer battery life (40/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 7/100
Comparing the Redmi 17C vs the ZTE Libero 5G III, the Redmi 17C scores 18 points higher (25/100 vs 7/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C leads (40/100 vs 15/100). 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, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (40/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 17C and the ZTE Libero 5G III are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi 17C | ZTE Libero 5G III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | — | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 4120 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 78.0×168.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $100 | — |
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 4120 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Libero 5G III
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (40/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 17C and the ZTE Libero 5G III are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 17C or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Redmi 17C is noticeably better than the ZTE Libero 5G III — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 17C and the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Redmi 17C has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 7/100.
Should you choose the Redmi 17C over the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Redmi 17C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Libero 5G III is a better fit for everyday use.