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Redmi 17C 5G vs Redmi A3

WINNER
Redmi 17C 5G
37.1Inno Score
VS
Redmi A3

Xiaomi

Redmi A3

$89

26.8Inno Score
20Performance20
39.1Display35.2
29Camera20
57.3Battery38.8
60Features20
10 spec wins — Redmi 17C 5G2 spec wins — Redmi A3

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi 17C 5G wins this phone face-off, 37.1 to 26.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+40) and battery (+19). Redmi A3 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 5G

  • Stronger display score: 39 vs 35
  • Stronger camera score: 29 vs 20
  • Stronger battery score: 57 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 20
  • 525% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 8 MP

Reasons to pick the Redmi A3

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

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Redmi A3
SpecRedmi 17C 5GRedmi A3
Screen size6.9 ″+3%6.71 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution720x16001650x720
Pixel density254 ppi268 ppi+6%
Refresh rate120 Hz+33%90 Hz
Peak brightness810 nits—
Screen-to-body84.3 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Redmi A3
SpecRedmi 17C 5GRedmi A3
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Helio G36
AnTuTu—110,000
RAM (max)4 GB+33%3 GB
Storage options64/128GB64GB / 128GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Redmi A3
SpecRedmi 17C 5GRedmi A3
Main camera50 MP+525%8 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/2.0
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP+60%5 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Redmi A3
SpecRedmi 17C 5GRedmi A3
Capacity6,000 mAh+20%5,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W+230%10 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Redmi A3
SpecRedmi 17C 5GRedmi A3
Weight211 g193 g+9%
Thickness8.1 mm+2%8.3 mm
IP ratingIP64—
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Redmi A3
SpecRedmi 17C 5GRedmi A3
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.3
NFCYesNo
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Redmi A3
SpecRedmi 17C 5GRedmi A3
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 14
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Redmi A3
SpecRedmi 17C 5GRedmi A3
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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