Redmi 17C vs Redmi A2+
The Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Redmi A2+ (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; estimated prices are $100 and $85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 17C leads — 33/100 vs 22/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17C has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 8 MP; the Redmi 17C is faster in AnTuTu (358,383 vs 195,539).
Redmi 17C
Redmi A2+
- Higher AnTuTu: 358383 vs 195539
- Better Geekbench Single: 432 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1416 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (30/100 vs 11/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 206g
- Cheaper: $85 vs $100
- Overall rating 22/100
Comparing the Redmi 17C vs the Redmi A2+, the Redmi 17C scores 11 points higher (33/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi 17C leads (30/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the Redmi A2+ (30/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the Redmi A2+ (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 A2+ are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C and the Redmi A2+ are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Redmi 17C | Redmi A2+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 195539 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $100 | $85 |
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Redmi A2+
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A2+
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi A2+
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 17C and Redmi A2+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi 17C leads Redmi A2+ by 83.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $15. Redmi A2+ is cheaper by $15.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the Redmi A2+ (30/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the Redmi A2+ (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 A2+ are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C and the Redmi A2+ are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 17C or the Redmi A2+?
The Redmi 17C is noticeably better than the Redmi A2+ — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 17C and the Redmi A2+?
The Redmi 17C has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi A2+ — 22/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17C or the Redmi A2+?
The Redmi 17C leads on performance (30/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17C over the Redmi A2+?
The Redmi 17C is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A2+ is a better fit for everyday use.