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Redmi 17C (China) vs Redmi A5

X
27.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Redmi A5

Xiaomi

Redmi A5
30.2Inno Score
20Performance20
38.8Display44.1
20.5Camera26.2
40.3Battery40.7
20Features20
2 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)6 spec wins — Redmi A5

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi A5 wins this phone face-off, 30.2 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+6) and display (+5). 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)

  • 20% higher Wired charging: 18 W vs 15 W

Reasons to pick the Redmi A5

  • Stronger display score: 44 vs 39
  • Stronger camera score: 26 vs 21
  • 146% higher Main camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
  • 60% higher Front camera: 8 MP vs 5 MP
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 4 GB

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi A5
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 A5
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi A5
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G81 UltraUnisoc T7250
Geekbench 6 (single)—440Bottom 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—1,485Bottom 8%
RAM (max)4 GB6 GB+50%
Storage options64/128GB64/128GB
Storage type—eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi A5
Main camera13 MP32 MP+146%
Main aperturef/2.2f/2.0
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera5 MP8 MP+60%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi A5
Capacity5,160 mAh5,200 mAh+1%
Wired charging18 W+20%15 W
Wireless charging—0 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi A5
Weight206 g193 g+6%
Thickness8.2 mm+1%8.3 mm
IP rating—IP52
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi A5
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.2
NFCNoNo
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi A5
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 15 (Go Edition)
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi A5
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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