Redmi 11A vs Redmi 17C

Comparing the Redmi 11A (2022) and the Redmi 17C (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 17C leads — 25/100 vs 16/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17C has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP.

The Redmi 17C edges out the Redmi 11A by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 11A
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
Redmi 17C
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 0
Battery 40
Design 42
Value for money 100
What makes Redmi 11A better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Redmi 17C better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 18W vs 10W

  • Longer battery life (40/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 11A vs the Redmi 17C, the Redmi 17C scores 9 points higher (25/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi 11A leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi 11A notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C and the Redmi 11A are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 11A is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (100/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi 11A: The Redmi 11A is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi 17C: The Redmi 17C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 11A Redmi 17C
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
AnTuTu 358383
Geekbench Single 432
Geekbench Multi 1416
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1650 720x1640
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 10W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 5 MP 5 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 4GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 12, MIUI Android 16
Brightness (peak) 600 nits
NFC no no
Weight 206 g
Price $100
Camera comparison
Redmi 11A
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Redmi 17C
  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 11A
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Redmi 17C
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 11A
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Redmi 17C
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
40
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi 11A
Price unknown
Redmi 17C
$100
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi 11A notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (24/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C and the Redmi 11A are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 11A is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 11A or the Redmi 17C?

The Redmi 17C edges out the Redmi 11A by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi 11A and the Redmi 17C?

The Redmi 11A has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Redmi 17C — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 11A or the Redmi 17C?

The Redmi 11A leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 11A over the Redmi 17C?

The Redmi 11A is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 17C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.