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Redmi A5 vs Xiaomi 17 Max

Redmi A5

Xiaomi

Redmi A5
30.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 17 Max
71.4Inno Score
20Performance64.4
44.1Display63.8
26.2Camera74.3
40.7Battery92
20Features60
2 spec wins — Redmi A513 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Max

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 17 Max wins this phone face-off, 71.4 to 30.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+51) and camera (+48). 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 A5

  • 12% lower weight: 193 g vs 219 g
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 64 vs 44
  • Stronger camera score: 74 vs 26
  • Stronger battery score: 92 vs 41
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 20

Display

Display comparison: Redmi A5 versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecRedmi A5Xiaomi 17 Max
Screen size6.88 ″6.9 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution720x16401200x2608
Pixel density260 ppi416 ppi+60%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness600 nits3,500 nits+483%
Screen-to-body90 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi A5 versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecRedmi A5Xiaomi 17 Max
ChipsetUnisoc T7250Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Geekbench 6 (single)440Bottom 8%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,485Bottom 8%—
RAM (max)6 GB16 GB+167%
Storage options64/128GB256/512GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi A5 versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecRedmi A5Xiaomi 17 Max
Main camera32 MP200 MP+525%
Main aperturef/2.0f/1.65
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video1080p@30fps—
Front camera8 MP32 MP+300%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi A5 versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecRedmi A5Xiaomi 17 Max
Capacity5,200 mAh8,000 mAh+54%
Wired charging15 W100 W+567%
Wireless charging0 W50 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi A5 versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecRedmi A5Xiaomi 17 Max
Weight193 g+12%219 g
Thickness8.3 mm8.2 mm+1%
IP ratingIP52IP68/IP69
Frame materialPlasticFiberglass

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi A5 versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecRedmi A5Xiaomi 17 Max
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.25.4
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: Redmi A5 versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecRedmi A5Xiaomi 17 Max
OS at launchAndroid 15 (Go Edition)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
OS update pledge2 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi A5 versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecRedmi A5Xiaomi 17 Max
Stereo speakersNo—
3.5mm jackYesNo

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