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Redmi 17C (China) vs Redmi A4 5G

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27.9Inno Score
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WINNER
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32.3Inno Score
20Performance20
38.8Display44.1
20.5Camera29
40.3Battery40.3
20Features36
2 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)3 spec wins — Redmi A4 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi A4 5G wins this phone face-off, 32.3 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16) and camera (+9). Redmi 17C (China) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 17C (China)

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

Reasons to pick the Redmi A4 5G

  • Stronger display score: 44 vs 39
  • Stronger camera score: 29 vs 21
  • Stronger features score: 36 vs 20
  • 285% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
  • Has 5G — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi A4 5G
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi A4 5G
Screen size6.88 ″6.88 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution720x1640720x1640
Pixel density260 ppi260 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness600 nits600 nits
Screen-to-body84 %90 %+7%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi A4 5G
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi A4 5G
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G81 UltraSnapdragon 4s Gen 2
RAM (max)4 GB4 GB
Storage options64/128GB64/128GB
Storage type—UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi A4 5G
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi A4 5G
Main camera13 MP50 MP+285%
Main aperturef/2.2f/1.8
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera5 MP5 MP
OISNo—

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi A4 5G
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi A4 5G
Capacity5,160 mAh5,160 mAh
Wired charging18 W18 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi A4 5G
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi A4 5G
Weight206 g+3%212 g
Thickness8.2 mm8.2 mm
IP rating—IP52
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi A4 5G
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi A4 5G
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.0
NFCNo—
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi A4 5G
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi A4 5G
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 14 (HyperOS)
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi A4 5G
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi A4 5G
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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