OPPO F33 5G vs Redmi 17C 5G
₹14,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Redmi 17C 5G starts ₹14,000 lower: ₹20,999 against ₹34,999 for the F33 5G.
- The F33 5G has the bigger battery: 7,000 mAh against 6,000 mAh. It also charges faster, at 80W against 33W.
- The F33 5G has the better screen on paper: brighter (1,400 nits against 810) and sharper (Full HD+ against 1600 x 720).
- The F33 5G is the lighter phone: 189 g against 211 g. It is smaller too, with a 6.57-inch screen against 6.9 inches.
- The F33 5G is better sealed against dust and water: IP66 and IP68 and IP69 against IP64. Only it is rated to survive a dunk in water.
Get the F33 5G for the bigger battery, faster charging and the better screen. Get the Redmi 17C 5G for the lower price.
Every spec, lined up
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 6GB + 128GB₹34,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹36,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹39,999
- 4GB + 128GB₹20,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹22,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
F33 5G vs Redmi 17C 5G, answered
In India, the OPPO F33 5G starts at ₹34,999 and the Redmi 17C 5G starts at ₹20,999.
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Which is cheaper, the F33 5G or the Redmi 17C 5G?
The Redmi 17C 5G, by ₹14,000. Starting prices: ₹20,999 for the Redmi 17C 5G, ₹34,999 for the F33 5G. The F33 5G comes in 3 versions, up to ₹39,999. The Redmi 17C 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹22,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the F33 5G or the Redmi 17C 5G?
The F33 5G, with 7,000 mAh to 6,000 mAh. For charging, the F33 5G is quicker: 80W to 33W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the F33 5G's: it is brighter (1,400 to 810 nits). The F33 5G has a 6.57-inch AMOLED at 120Hz, the Redmi 17C 5G a 6.9-inch screen at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main on the F33 5G and 50MP main (f/1.8) on the Redmi 17C 5G. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The F33 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6360 MAX, the Redmi 17C 5G the MediaTek Dimensity 6300.
Which is better protected against water?
The F33 5G, rated IP66, IP68 and IP69 to the Redmi 17C 5G's IP64. Only the F33 5G is rated to survive a dunk. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The F33 5G, at 189 g to 211 g.
