Redmi 17C vs Redmi 5A
The Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Redmi 5A (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425; launch prices were $100 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 17C leads — 33/100 vs 17/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17C has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 3000); the Redmi 17C is faster in AnTuTu (358,383 vs 180,934); the Redmi 5A is noticeably lighter (137g vs 206g).
Redmi 17C
Redmi 5A
- Higher AnTuTu: 358383 vs 180934
- Better Geekbench Single: 432 vs 130
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1416 vs 488
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 3000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 137g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $100
- Better portability (79/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Redmi 17C vs the Redmi 5A, the Redmi 17C scores 16 points higher (33/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi 17C leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C leads (54/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Redmi 17C — 50/100, Redmi 5A — 18/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the Redmi 5A (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the Redmi 5A (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (54/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5A notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (79/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Redmi 17C | Redmi 5A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 180934 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 130 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 488 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 140.4×70.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 137 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $90 |
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Redmi 5A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 5A
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi 5A
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Redmi 17C and Redmi 5A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi 17C leads Redmi 5A by 98.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $10. Redmi 5A was $10 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the Redmi 5A (30/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the Redmi 5A (55/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (54/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5A notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (79/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 17C or the Redmi 5A?
The Redmi 17C is noticeably better than the Redmi 5A — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 17C and the Redmi 5A?
The Redmi 17C has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi 5A — 17/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17C or the Redmi 5A?
The Redmi 17C leads on performance (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17C over the Redmi 5A?
The Redmi 17C is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 5A is a better fit for everyday use.