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Redmi 17C (China) vs Redmi A3

WINNER
X
27.9Inno Score
VS
Redmi A3

Xiaomi

Redmi A3

$89

26.8Inno Score
20Performance20
38.8Display35.2
20.5Camera20
40.3Battery38.8
20Features20
7 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)2 spec wins — Redmi A3

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Redmi 17C (China) scores 27.9 against 26.8 for Redmi A3. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi 17C (China) edges ahead in display and battery, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 17C (China)

  • Stronger display score: 39 vs 35
  • 80% higher Wired charging: 18 W vs 10 W
  • 63% higher Main camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
  • 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
  • 33% higher RAM (max): 4 GB vs 3 GB

Reasons to pick the Redmi A3

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi A3
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi A3
Screen size6.88 ″+3%6.71 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution720x16401650x720
Pixel density260 ppi268 ppi+3%
Refresh rate120 Hz+33%90 Hz
Peak brightness600 nits—
Screen-to-body84 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi A3
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi A3
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G81 UltraMediaTek Helio G36
AnTuTu—110,000
RAM (max)4 GB+33%3 GB
Storage options64/128GB64GB / 128GB
Storage type—eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi A3
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi A3
Main camera13 MP+63%8 MP
Main aperturef/2.2f/2.0
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera5 MP5 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi A3
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi A3
Capacity5,160 mAh+3%5,000 mAh
Wired charging18 W+80%10 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi A3
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi A3
Weight206 g193 g+6%
Thickness8.2 mm+1%8.3 mm
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi A3
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi A3
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.3
NFCNoNo
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi A3
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi A3
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 14
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi A3
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi A3
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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