Redmi 17C vs Redmi 8A
The Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Redmi 8A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439; launch prices were $100 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 17C leads — 33/100 vs 23/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17C has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 12 MP; the Redmi 17C is faster in AnTuTu (358,383 vs 193,115); the Redmi 8A is noticeably lighter (188g vs 206g).
Redmi 17C
Redmi 8A
- Higher AnTuTu: 358383 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 432 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1416 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (30/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 206g
- Overall rating 23/100
Comparing the Redmi 17C vs the Redmi 8A, the Redmi 17C scores 10 points higher (33/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi 17C leads (30/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Redmi 17C — 50/100, Redmi 8A — 30/100; 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 8A (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (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 and the Redmi 8A are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C and the Redmi 8A are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Redmi 17C | Redmi 8A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 795 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $100 |
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Redmi 8A
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 8A
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi 8A
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 17C and Redmi 8A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi 17C leads Redmi 8A by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (30/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (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 and the Redmi 8A are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C and the Redmi 8A are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 17C or the Redmi 8A?
The Redmi 17C is noticeably better than the Redmi 8A — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 17C and the Redmi 8A?
The Redmi 17C has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi 8A — 23/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17C or the Redmi 8A?
The Redmi 17C leads on performance (30/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17C over the Redmi 8A?
The Redmi 17C is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 8A is a better fit for everyday use.