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OUKITEL C17 Mini review: 196 specs compared

Avg. price:~£110RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:64 GBScreen size:4 inchesMain camera megapixels:?

OUKITEL C17 Mini Review: Compare 196 technical specifications and 1 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

OUKITEL C17 Mini
6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

6.1

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

6.1

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 82% of smartphones
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 61%
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

25%

6.0

Performance

18%

5.9

Camera

15%

4.9

Display

15%

6.5

Battery

10%

8.5

Software

10%

6.1

Connectivity

4%

2.3

Audio

3%

8.0

Design

â–¼Worse than 73%
6.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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6.1

Mark 7.3 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.9

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 82%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £110
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Technical Specifications of smartphone OUKITEL C17 Mini

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components:

25%

6.0

Performance

18%

5.9

Camera

15%

4.9

Display

15%

6.5

Battery

10%

8.5

Software

10%

6.1

Connectivity

4%

2.3

Audio

3%

8.0

Design

6.1
Reviews score
6.1
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.6
Processor model
?
Storage type
eMMC
OUKITEL C17 Mini uses eMMC storage, which is slower than the storage in 82.6% of smartphones and the same as in 17.4% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
4 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 4 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 82.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 14.2% of smartphones.
Internal storage
64 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 64 GB which is smaller than the storage of 89.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 7.9% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
1.8 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 1.8 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 92.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.5% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone runs Android, which is more mainstream than the system in 4.8% of smartphones and the same as in 95.2% of smartphones.
Android version
?
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not support direct OS updates. 20.1% of smartphones offer this.
Promised software updates
?
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone runs an open-source operating system. 5.2% of smartphones offer this.
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Multi-lens main camera
no
This smartphone does not have a multi-lens main camera. 93.8% of smartphones offer this.
Main camera megapixels
?
Main camera aperture
?
Main camera sensor area
?
Main camera pixel size
?
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.7% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.2% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
eSIM support
no
OUKITEL C17 Mini does not have eSIM support. 19.9% of smartphones offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This smartphone does not have 5G connectivity. 66.7% of smartphones offer this.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
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Screen size
4 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 4 inches which is smaller than the screens of 99.9% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
?
Pixel density
323 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 323 ppi which is lower than that of 76.7% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is lower than in 84.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 15.7% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
?
Charging speed
?
Fast charging
no
This smartphone does not support fast charging. 93.3% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.1% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
This smartphone does not have stereo speakers. 64.3% of smartphones offer this.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
This smartphone does not have a headphone jack. 45.1% of smartphones offer this.
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
yes
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.3% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless Bluetooth audio. 12.5% of smartphones offer this.
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Height
99.22 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 99.22 mm which is shorter than 99.9% of smartphones.
Width
47.27 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 47.27 mm which is narrower than 100% of smartphones.
Thickness
12.9 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 12.9 mm which is thicker than 91.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Weight
?
Device volume
?
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OUKITEL C17 Mini vs the average smartphone

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  • 2x more L2 cache
    This smartphone has more L2 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 1,024 KB). The average L2 cache is 1,024 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 1.5 m deeper water resistance
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1.5 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1.5 m vs 0 m
  • 28.73 mm narrower
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (47.3 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    47.27 mm vs 76 mm
  • 64.38 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (99.2 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    99.22 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.3% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 2.36x cheaper
    OUKITEL C17 Mini is cheaper than the average smartphone (£110 vs £260).
    £110 vs £260
  • Better IP rating
    This smartphone has a better IP rating than the average smartphone (IP68 vs IP67). The average IP rating is IP67.
    IP68 vs IP67
  • 2.36x cheaper
    OUKITEL C17 Mini is cheaper than the average smartphone (£110 vs £260).
    £110 vs £260
  • 2x more L2 cache
    This smartphone has more L2 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 1,024 KB). The average L2 cache is 1,024 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.3% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 1.5 m deeper water resistance
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1.5 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1.5 m vs 0 m
  • 28.73 mm narrower
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (47.3 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    47.27 mm vs 76 mm
  • 64.38 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (99.2 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    99.22 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • Better IP rating
    This smartphone has a better IP rating than the average smartphone (IP68 vs IP67). The average IP rating is IP67.
    IP68 vs IP67
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Slower storage type
    OUKITEL C17 Mini has slower storage than the average smartphone (eMMC vs UFS 3.1).
    eMMC vs UFS 3.1
  • 75% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (64 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 256 GB
  • 2x larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • No ultrawide rear camera
    OUKITEL C17 Mini does not have an ultrawide rear camera, while the average smartphone does. 62.6% of smartphones offer this.
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.6% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 16.4% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.1/ 10
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    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models

    6.1

    Mark 7.3 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.1 vs 7.3
  • 0.9% worse value for money
    OUKITEL C17 Mini has worse value for money than the average smartphone (7.59 vs 7.7).
    7.59 vs 7.66
  • Slower storage type
    OUKITEL C17 Mini has slower storage than the average smartphone (eMMC vs UFS 3.1).
    eMMC vs UFS 3.1
  • 75% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (64 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 256 GB
  • 2x larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • 4 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • 25% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (1.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    1.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • No ultrawide rear camera
    OUKITEL C17 Mini does not have an ultrawide rear camera, while the average smartphone does. 62.6% of smartphones offer this.
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Single-lens main camera
    This smartphone has a single-lens main camera, while the average smartphone has a multi-lens setup. 93.7% of smartphones use multiple lenses.
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.6% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • No NFC
    This smartphone does not support NFC, the average smartphone does. 83.3% of smartphones feature NFC.
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 2.67 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (4 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    4 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 18.2% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (323 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    323 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • No fast charging support
    This smartphone does not support fast charging, the average smartphone does. 93.2% of smartphones feature fast charging.
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.3% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.1% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.2% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 4.6 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (12.9 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    12.9 mm vs 8.3 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

7.0
>dirkodiert_
≈ estimated
02/11/2026
Unboxing and first impressions · face unlock and software tests
Verdict
OUKITEL C17 Mini is a decent compact second phone with clean software, though not a main device.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about OUKITEL C17 Mini

  • At 47.27 mm wide, it fits a small hand and a coat pocket.
  • The 323 ppi screen is sharp for its size.
  • Four gigabytes of RAM help basic apps run smoothly.
  • Eight processor threads help with several tasks at once.
  • Camera and mic privacy switches protect your data.
  • Notification customization lets you choose which alerts reach you.

What customers don't like about OUKITEL C17 Mini

  • Only 64 GB of storage fills up fast with photos and videos.
  • The 4 inch screen is small for films and web pages.
  • There is one rear lens and no ultrawide mode for wide shots.
  • No NFC, so it cannot tap to pay or pair.
  • No fast charging, so topping up takes longer.

Verdict

A phone you can use with one hand is the point of the OUKITEL C17 Mini, which has a 4 inch screen. At 47.27 mm wide and 99.22 mm tall, it slips into a coat pocket or a small handbag. The screen is small but sharp at 323 ppi, so text and photos look crisp. Four gigabytes of RAM and 64 GB of storage are enough for messages, maps and a few apps, though not for big games. The 1.8 GHz processor and 60 Hz screen keep it simple. At 12.9 mm thick it is not the slimmest of its size. It leaves out NFC and fast charging, and the camera has one lens. It suits a buyer who wants a small second phone for calls, messages and navigation, and does not need the newest features.

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