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OnePlus N6x vs Xiaomi Redmi 17C

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The OnePlus N6x and the Xiaomi Redmi 17C finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. OnePlus N6x leads on performance. The Xiaomi Redmi 17C is the cheaper of the two at PKR 33,999 against PKR 54,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance OnePlus N6x leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Level

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging OnePlus N6x leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi 17C leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi 17C costs PKR 21,000 less.
  • OnePlus N6x packs a 1,840 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi 17C charges 3W faster.

Buy the OnePlus N6x if…

you care most about performance and battery & charging.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi 17C if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification OnePlus N6x Xiaomi Redmi 17C
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 54,999 PKR 33,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date August 4, 2026 June 23, 2026 (China)
Dimensions 166.5 × 78.2 × 8.6 mm 171.88 × 77.8 × 8.22 mm
Weight 219 g 206 g Better
Water resistance IP64 (dust and water resistance) No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.8 inches 6.88 inches Better
Resolution 720 × 1570 pixels 720 × 1640 pixels (HD+) Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz Up to approximately 900 nits IPS LCD
Protection Panda MN228 glass Not officially confirmed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 + 6 × Cortex-A55 2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 ARM Mali-G52 MC2
Operating system Android 16 OxygenOS 16 Android 16 (Xiaomi HyperOS 3)
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB LPDDR4X 4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1 64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot (Storage: Up to 2TB) microSD Card (Expandable)
Camera
Main camera 13 MP, autofocus, LED flash Portrait, Night, Panorama, Dual-View Video, AI photography features 13MP HDR AI Camera Panorama LED Flash
Selfie camera 5 MP, f/2.2 5MP HDR Beauty Mode
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p @30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 7000 mAh Better Li-Po (Non-removable) 5,160mAh
Wired charging 15W wired 5W wired reverse charging OnePlus claims up to 2.5 days of use 18W Wired Fast Charging 10W Charger Included in Box Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Bluetooth 5.4 5.4
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Light Sensor Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C OTG support

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, OnePlus N6x or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?

OnePlus N6x and Xiaomi Redmi 17C finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of OnePlus N6x and Xiaomi Redmi 17C in Pakistan?

OnePlus N6x is listed at PKR 54,999 and Xiaomi Redmi 17C at PKR 33,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi 17C cheaper by PKR 21,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, OnePlus N6x or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?

OnePlus N6x leads on battery. OnePlus N6x carries a 7000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi 17C a 5160 mAh cell, with 15W and 18W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, OnePlus N6x or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?

OnePlus N6x is the stronger gaming phone here. OnePlus N6x runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex while Xiaomi Redmi 17C runs the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.