Redmi 17 vs Redmi A4 5G
20Performance20
40.9Display44.1
29Camera29
71.3Battery40.3
60Features36
7 spec wins — Redmi 175 spec wins — Redmi A4 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi 17 wins this phone face-off, 40.2 to 32.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+31) and features (+24). Redmi A4 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 17
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 40
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 36
- 150% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 18 W
- 60% higher Front camera: 8 MP vs 5 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 4 GB
Reasons to pick the Redmi A4 5G
- Stronger display score: 44 vs 41
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Redmi A4 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″ | 6.88 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1640 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 260 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 825 nits+38% | 600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.2 % | 90 %+4% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Redmi A4 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra | Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB+50% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 64/128GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Redmi A4 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP+60% | 5 MP |
| OIS | No | — |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Redmi A4 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,500 mAh+45% | 5,160 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+150% | 18 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Redmi A4 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g | 212 g+9% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.2 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP52 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Redmi A4 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Redmi A4 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Redmi A4 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |