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Read the verdict: Redmi 17C 5G vs Y21 5G
Display
SpecRedmi 17C 5GY21 5G
Size
6.9 inches
6.74 inches
Panel
Not listed
LCD
Resolution
1600 x 720
1600 x 720 (HD+)
Refresh rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak brightness
810 nits
1,200 nits (better)
Performance
SpecRedmi 17C 5GY21 5G
Chipset
MediaTek Dimensity 6300
Dimensity 6300
CPU
Octa-core, up to 2.4GHz
Octa-core, up to 2.4GHz
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Not listed
RAM
4GB, 6GB
4GB, 6GB
Storage
128GB
64GB, 128GB
Software
HyperOS 3, Android 16 · 2 OS updates
OriginOS 6, Android 16
Camera
SpecRedmi 17C 5GY21 5G
Rear cameras
50MP main (f/1.8) + auxiliary lens
50MP main (f/1.8) + 0.08MP auxiliary (f/3.0)
Front camera
8MP (f/2.0)
5MP (f/2.2)
Video
1080p at 30fps (rear), 1080p at 30fps (front)
Not listed
Battery
SpecRedmi 17C 5GY21 5G
Battery
6,000 mAh
6,500 mAh (better)
Wired charging
33W
44W (better)
Build and connectivity
SpecRedmi 17C 5GY21 5G
Network
5G, 4G LTE
5G, 4G
SIM
Dual SIM + microSD
Dual nano SIM (hybrid microSD slot)
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.4
Wi-Fi (2.4GHz, 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.4
NFC
Not listed
No
Dust and water
IP64
IP65 (better)
Weight
211 g
209 g (better)
Thickness
7.99 mm (better)
8.39 mm
Colours
Coffee Brew, Purple Dawn, Dark Night
Champagne Gold, Midnight Blue
Availability
SpecRedmi 17C 5GY21 5G
Launch in India
28 Sep 2026
25 Mar 2026
Status
On sale
On sale
Versions and prices
4GB + 128GB₹20,9996GB + 128GB₹22,999
4GB + 64GB₹20,9994GB + 128GB₹23,9996GB + 128GB₹27,999