Redmi 17C vs Poco C95 Pro
Redmi 17C vs Poco C95 Pro, Both phones are cheap Xiaomi handsets. The Redmi 17C is the newest entry in Redmi’s C line, which targets low-income groups and mass markets. The Poco C95 Pro is aimed at buyers who want long battery life and a low price. The comparison matters now because both launched in the past few weeks. The Redmi 17C 5G went on sale in India on October 7, and the Poco launched in Singapore around October 1.
Redmi 17C vs Poco C95 Pro Specs
The Redmi 17C comes in two versions, and they differ a lot. The 5G model sold in India and Singapore has a 6.9-inch HD+ 120Hz screen, a Dimensity 6300 chip, a 6,000mAh battery with 33W charging, a 50MP camera and IP64 protection. The 4G model sold in China drops to a Helio G81 Ultra, a 5,160mAh battery and 18W charging. The Poco C95 Pro is 4G only. It has the same 6.9-inch 120Hz HD+ screen, a Helio G91 Ultra chip, up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, a 50MP main camera, and a 7,500mAh battery with 45W charging. It also has Gorilla Glass 7i, NFC and a headphone jack. I found no independent battery tests, so these numbers are my estimates. Poco claims up to 28 hours of video playback. I’d expect about a day and a half of mixed use from the Poco and a day to a day and a half from the Redmi 5G. The Redmi’s chip should also be faster, and it is the only one with 5G.
Redmi 17C vs Poco C95 Pro Price
The Redmi 17C 5G starts at ₹20,999 in India and is listed at SGD 279 in Singapore. The China-only 4G version costs CNY 799. The Poco C95 Pro starts at S$169 in Singapore during the early-bird sale and is also sold in the EU. I found no confirmed Nigerian prices for either phone, so check local retailers. In short, this comparison asks whether 5G is worth paying more for, or whether you’d rather have a bigger battery at a lower price.
If neither fits, look at nearby models. Redmi’s Note 17 is sold in India with an 8,000mAh battery. Poco’s C85 uses the same Dimensity 6300 chip as the Redmi 17C 5G. Outside Xiaomi, the Infinix Hot 70 Pro launched in India with a 144Hz display, a Dimensity 7100 5G chip, a 50MP Sony camera and a 6,000mAh battery. The Redmi and the Poco are still the better pair to compare, because they share a screen size and software but split on the two things budget buyers care about most, 5G and battery.
The Redmi 17C 5G has a faster chip and 5G, which matters if you plan to keep it for several years. It costs more and has the smaller battery. The Poco C95 Pro lasts longer and charges faster, which suits people who are often away from a socket, and it costs less. It has no 5G and a slower chip. Choose the Redmi 17C 5G if you want 5G and better long-term performance. Choose the Poco C95 Pro if battery life and price matter more.
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| Price | $216.00 $133.00 |
| Our Rating | |
| Brand | Redmi Poco |
| Category | Xiaomi Smart Phones Xiaomi Smart Phones |
Identification
| Phone ID A phone ID typically refers to a unique hardware identifier like an IMEI Number (International Mobile Equipment Identity) that distinguishes your specific physical phone from any other device. | Model number 26012RN62Y Model number not published |
| Brand / Model A brand model is a strategic framework that defines how a company builds, positions, and manages its identity to connect with customers and guide business decisions. | Xiaomi Redmi 17C 5G Poco (Xiaomi) C95 Pro |
| Variant A variant is something that differs in some way from others of the same kind or from a standard. |
4GB + 128GB and 6GB + 128GB in India; 4GB with 64GB or 128GB elsewhere
6GB + 128GB 8GB + 256GB (LPDDR4X + eMMC 5.1); availability varies by region |
| Release date A release date is the specific day when a product, service, or official piece of information becomes available to the public | India launch around October 1, 2026, with sales from October 7. The 4G version launched in China in June 2026. October 1, 2026 (Singapore launch) |
| Price A price is the amount of money or other compensation that a buyer gives to a seller to acquire a product or service |
Rs. 20,999 (4GB + 128GB) and Rs. 22,999 (6GB + 128GB) in India; SGD 279 in Singapore
S$169 (6GB/128GB) S$199 (8GB/256GB) at Singapore launch |
Smartphone Display
| Size Size means how large or small a person, object, or amount is | 6.9 inches 6.9 inches |
| Resolution The measure of sharpness and detail in a digital photo, video, or screen, usually counted in pixels or dots per inch (DPI). | 1600 × 720 (HD+), 20:9, about 254 ppi 1600 x 720 (HD+) |
| Panel type The panel type of a screen or monitor refers to the specific liquid crystal or diode technology used to display images, which dictates the screen's color accuracy, viewing angles, contrast, and speed. | IPS LCD, 8-bit colour, 83% NTSC LCD |
| Refresh rate A refresh rate is the number of times per second a screen updates the image it shows. | Up to 120Hz, adjustable by supported app; 240Hz touch sampling Up to 120Hz adaptive; touch sampling up to 240Hz |
| Peak brightness Peak brightness is the highest level of luminance a display screen can achieve for a brief moment in a small area. | 810 nits (HBM), 660 nits typical 675 nits typical, 825 nits in high brightness mode (HBM) |
Smartphone Performance
| Operating system An operating system (OS) is the main system software that manages a computer's physical hardware and provides a base for other programs to run | Android 16 with HyperOS Xiaomi HyperOS 3. Android 16 |
| Chipset A chipset is a group of microchips on a computer's motherboard or electronic device that manages the flow of data between the CPU, memory, storage, and peripheral devices. | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (MT6835), 6nm MediaTek Helio G91-Ultra (12nm) |
| RAM RAM stands for Random Access Memory, which is a device's short-term memory used to temporarily store data that the processor needs right now. | 4GB or 6GB, LPDDR4X 6GB or 8GB LPDDR4X; up to 16GB with memory extension (based on the 8GB model) |
| Internal storage Internal storage is the built-in, permanent memory inside a device like a smartphone, tablet, or computer used to hold the operating system, apps, and your personal files. | UFS 2.2, 64GB or 128GB, microSD up to 1TB 128GB or 256GB eMMC 5.1; microSD up to 2TB |
| CPU cores A CPU core is an independent processing unit inside a computer's central processing unit (CPU) that reads and executes program instructions. | Octa-core: 2 × Cortex-A76 at 2.4GHz and 6 × Cortex-A55 at 2.0GHz Octa-core: Cortex-A75 (up to 2.0GHz) + Cortex-A55 |
| GPU A GPU stands for Graphics Processing Unit, which is a specialized electronic chip designed to rapidly render images, video, and 3D graphics. | Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G52 MC2 |
Camera
| Main camera A main camera (or primary camera) is the principal, highest-quality imaging lens and sensor system on a device—most commonly located on the rear of a smartphone. |
50MP, f/1.8, 5-element lens, plus an auxiliary lens
50MP, f/1.8, 5P lens 2MP auxiliary lens |
| Front camera A front camera is a built-in lens on the same side as a device's screen—such as a smartphone, tablet, or laptop—that points directly at the user. | 8MP, f/2.0 8MP, f/2.05 |
| Video A video is an electronic recording of moving visual images, usually played with sound on a screen. |
Both record 1080p at 30fps or 720p at 30fps
(main) - 1080p at 30fps, 720p at 30fps (front) - 1080p at 30fps, 720p at 30fps |
Smartphone Battery & Charging
| Battery Capacity Battery capacity is the total amount of electrical energy a battery can store and deliver, functioning much like the size of a fuel tank. | 6,000mAh (typical) 7,500mAh |
| Wired charging Wired charging means using a physical cable to connect a device directly to a power source to transfer electricity into its battery. | Up to 33W; 45W; 96 minutes to full per Poco; 22.5W wired reverse charging. No charger in the box. |
| Wireless Charging Wireless charging is a cable-free method that powers electronic devices by transferring energy through electromagnetic fields instead of a physical plug. |
Smartphone Connectivity
| 5G support 5G support means a device or network can connect to the fifth-generation cellular mobile network, delivering much faster download speeds and lower response times than older 4e and 4G LTE systems. | |
| SIM type A SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) type or size refers to the physical dimensions or digital architecture of the smart chip that connects your phone to a mobile network. | Dual nano-SIM, hybrid slot (shared with microSD) Hybrid slot: two SIMs or one SIM plus microSD |
| Wi-Fi version A Wi-Fi version is a specific generation or technical standard of wireless networking technology that determines your device's speed, range, and connection quality. | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band (Wi-Fi 5) Dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz |
| Bluetooth version A Bluetooth version is the specific update level of the wireless rules that a device uses to connect and share data | 5.4 5.4 (AAC, SBC, LDAC) |
| NFC NFC stands for Near Field Communication, a short-range wireless technology that lets two electronic devices exchange data when they are placed a few centimeters apart. | |
| USB USB stands for Universal Serial Bus, a global standard connection for passing data, power, and video signals between computers and electronic devices. | USB Type-C 2.0, with OTG and charging USB Type-C |
Build & Design
| Weight Weight is the downward force that gravity exerts on an object. | 211g 232g |
| Dimensions A dimension is a measurement in a specific direction (such as length, width, or height) or a distinct aspect, feature, or scope of a situation. | 171.56 × 79.47 × 8.05 mm 170.12 x 78.42 x 8.8mm |
| Water resistance rating A water resistance rating measures how much static water pressure a device or material can withstand before leaking or failing | IP64 (splash-proof) IP64 (splash resistant, not submersible) |
| Dust rating A dust rating is the first number in an Ingress Protection (IP) code that shows how well a device keeps out solid objects and dust. | IP64 (the “6” means dust-tight) IP64 (dust tight) |
| Materials A material is a physical substance or matter used to make objects, build structures, or create products |
Vegan leather finish on the back tempered glass screen protection Gorilla Glass 7i on the front; "metal deco" trim |
| Available colors different color choices that are ready for you to buy or pick for a product. | India: Dark Night, Coffee Brew, Purple Dawn; global: Black, Brown, Purple Black, Blue, Green |
Extras
| Biometrics Biometrics refer to the measurement and statistical analysis of unique physical and behavioral human characteristics used for identification and verification. | Side-mounted capacitive fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, AI face unlock |
| Audio Audio means sound, or the recording, transmission, and reproduction of sound within the range of human hearing. | 3.5mm headphone jack, single loudspeaker and FM radio Dual stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack, FM radio |
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