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Redmi 17C 5G vs Redmi A5

WINNER
Redmi 17C 5G
37.1Inno Score
VS
Redmi A5

Xiaomi

Redmi A5
30.2Inno Score
20Performance20
39.1Display44.1
29Camera26.2
57.3Battery40.7
60Features20
8 spec wins — Redmi 17C 5G4 spec wins — Redmi A5

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi 17C 5G wins this phone face-off, 37.1 to 30.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+40) and battery (+17). Redmi A5 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 battery score: 57 vs 41
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 20
  • 120% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 15 W
  • 56% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
  • 35% higher Peak brightness: 810 nits vs 600 nits

Reasons to pick the Redmi A5

  • Stronger display score: 44 vs 39
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 4 GB

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 17C 5GRedmi A5
Screen size6.9 ″6.88 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution720x1600720x1640
Pixel density254 ppi260 ppi+2%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness810 nits+35%600 nits
Screen-to-body84.3 %90 %+7%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 17C 5GRedmi A5
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Unisoc T7250
Geekbench 6 (single)—440Bottom 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—1,485Bottom 8%
RAM (max)4 GB6 GB+50%
Storage options64/128GB64/128GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 17C 5GRedmi A5
Main camera50 MP+56%32 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/2.0
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP8 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 17C 5GRedmi A5
Capacity6,000 mAh+15%5,200 mAh
Wired charging33 W+120%15 W
Wireless charging—0 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 17C 5GRedmi A5
Weight211 g193 g+9%
Thickness8.1 mm+2%8.3 mm
IP ratingIP64IP52
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 17C 5GRedmi A5
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.2
NFCYesNo
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 17C 5GRedmi A5
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 15 (Go Edition)
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 17C 5GRedmi A5
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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