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Redmi 17C (China) vs Redmi A7

WINNER
Redmi 17C (China)
27.9Inno Score
VS
Redmi A7
27.6Inno Score
20chipPerformancechip20
38.8Display37
20.5Camera20.5
40.3Battery40.7
20Features20
4 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)3 spec wins — Redmi A7

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Redmi 17C (China) scores 27.9 against 27.6 for Redmi A7. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi 17C (China) edges ahead in display, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 17C (China)

  • 33% higher RAM (max): 4 GB vs 3 GB
  • 20% higher Wired charging: 18 W vs 15 W

Reasons to pick the Redmi A7

  • 60% higher Front camera: 8 MP vs 5 MP

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi A7
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi A7
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 %+2%82 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi A7
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi A7
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G81 UltraUnisoc T7250
RAM (max)4 GB+33%3 GB
Storage options64/128GB64GB
Storage type—eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi A7
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi A7
Main camera13 MP13 MP
Main aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera5 MP8 MP+60%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi A7
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi A7
Capacity5,160 mAh5,200 mAh+1%
Wired charging18 W+20%15 W
Wireless charging—0 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi A7
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi A7
Weight206 g193 g+6%
Thickness8.2 mm+1%8.3 mm
IP rating—IP52
Frame materialPlastic—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi A7
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi A7
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 A7
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi A7
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 15 (Go Edition)
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi A7
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi A7
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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