Google Pixel 6a vs Redmi Note 17 5G
45Performancechip21.8
30.4Display49.8
32.8Camera29
33.3Battery71.3
84Features46.7
6 spec wins — Google Pixel 6a8 spec wins — Redmi Note 17 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 6a scores 41.2 against 41.2 for Redmi Note 17 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 6a edges ahead in features and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 6a
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 22
- Stronger camera score: 33 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 84 vs 47
- 25% higher OS update pledge: 5 years vs 4 years
- 21% lower weight: 178 g vs 225 g
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 17 5G
- Stronger display score: 50 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 33
- 310% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 150% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 18 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 6a | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.99 ″+15% |
| Panel type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2396x1080 |
| Pixel density | 429 ppi+14% | 376 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 998 nits | 1,800 nits+80% |
| Screen-to-body | 83 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 6a | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 |
| AnTuTu | 901,837Bottom 19% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 347,058Bottom 25% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 133,224Bottom 20% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 169,177Bottom 25% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 252,378Bottom 16% | — |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 6a | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP+310% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 6a | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,410 mAh | 8,000 mAh+81% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 45 W+150% |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 6a | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 178 g+21% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.4 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP65 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 6a | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 | USB-C |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 6a | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 5 years+25% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 6a | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |