OPPO A5 5G vs Redmi Note 17
21.8Performance28.9
45.2Display52.3
29Camera30.7
61.9Battery71.3
60Features33.3
5 spec wins — OPPO A5 5G5 spec wins — Redmi Note 17
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 17 wins this phone face-off, 42.9 to 39.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+9) and performance (+7). OPPO A5 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the OPPO A5 5G
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 33
- 13% lower weight: 194 g vs 224 g
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 17
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 22
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 62
- 100% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 8 MP
- 80% higher Peak brightness: 1,800 nits vs 1,000 nits
Display
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.99 ″+5% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1604x720 | 1080x2396 |
| Pixel density | 264 ppi | 376 ppi+42% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,800 nits+80% |
| Screen-to-body | 89.9 %+2% | 88.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 778Bottom 18% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,925Bottom 13% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP+100% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh | 7,700 mAh+28% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 194 g+13% | 224 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+6% | 8.5 mm |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP65 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (ColorOS 15) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | OPPO A5 5G | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |