Realme 16x 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G
Here you can compare Realme 16x 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) and Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G. Comparing Realme 16x 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Realme 16x 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) stands against Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Realme 16x 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is ₹27,999 and for Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G is ₹23,999. The details of both of these products were last updated on Sep 13, 2026.
| Specification | Realme 16x 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 50MP; f/1.8; FOV 75°; 5P lens; AF Supported | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5P lens, f/1.8 (Auxiliary lens) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Price | ₹27,999 | ₹23,999 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 58 / 100 | 61 / 100 Better Specs |
| Display Resolution | 1570 x 720 pixels | 720 x 1600 pixels Better Resolution |
| Weight | 217 g Lighter | 232 g |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7900 mAh Bigger Battery |
| Unique Features | No No No No | 3.5mm Audio Jack FM Radio NFC IR Blaster |
General
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | RMX5270, 16x 5G | 17 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | No | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 2 years | |
| Security Updates | 3 years | |
| Release Date | August 12, 2026 | September 03, 2026 |
| In The Box | Phone x 1, Charger x 1, USB Data Cable x 1, SIM Ejector Tool x 1, Protective Case x 1, Quick Guide x 1 | Mobile Phone, 45W Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Safety Information, Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card |
Design
| Dimensions | 78.2 x 166.47 x 8.88 mm | 78.42 x 170.12 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 217 g | 232 g |
| Colors | Glory White, Endurance Brown | Absolute Black, Endless Blue, Eternal Orange |
Display
| Type | Color LCD Screen (16.7 m) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.81 inches, 1570 x 720 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.6:9 |
| PPI | ~ 254 PPI | ~ 254 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.4% | ~ 86.2% |
| Glass Type | Panda-1681 | Durable Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Brightness | Normal brightness: 975 nits(Typical) HBM: 1200 nits(Typical) | Brightness: 825 nits HBM |
| Color Gamut | Vivid mode: 83% DCI-P3 Natural mode: 100% sRGB | |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: Typical 1500: 1; minimum 1200: 1 | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
Memory
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78 | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Supported 802.11a/b/g/n Supported Wi-Fi Display Supported WLAN Tethering Supported | 2.4GHz | 5GHz |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes |
Performance
| AnTuTu Score | 627,000 (Total) (v11) |
Extra
| GPS | Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer | Vertual Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Cooling System | 5300mm²+ AirFlow VC System | |
| AI Features | Al Edit Genie, Ai Ultra Clarity, Ai Eraser 2.0, Google Gemini | Circle to Search, Gemini AI, AI Erase |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dynamic RGB Light Ring on Back, Xiaomi HyperIsland |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 50MP; f/1.8; FOV 75°; 5P lens; AF Supported | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5P lens, f/1.8 (Auxiliary lens) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Street, Panorama, Cinematic, SLO-MO, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Googlen Lens, PRO, Hypertext, TILT-SHIFT, 1080P video: 60 fps(supported on 6GB and above), 30 fps, 720P video: 60 fps(supported on 6GB and above),30 fps(with Retouch on), 720P SLO-MO video: 120 fps, 1080P TIME-LAPSE: 30 fps, Supports Cinematic video shooting, Supports Dual-view video shooting, Supports video zoom shooting: Up to 10X digital zoom | Filmcamera, Hdr Mode, Night Mode, Auto Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Time-laps, Dual Camera Recording, Document Mode |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) F/2.0; FOV 80°; 4P lens Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2.1 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Realme UI 7 | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen5 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | Cortex-A78+Cortex-A55 |
| Fabrication Node | 6nm | |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G57 MC2@1072MHz | Adreno |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA | Yes |
| Video | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Speaker Type | Mono | |
| Audio Features | 400% Ultra Volume | High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | 3.5mm |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh | 7900 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W SUPERVOOC Charge | Yes, 45W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 6.5W | Yes, 22.5W reverse wired |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | |
| Video Playback Time | 20 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 156 hours |
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