Redmi 17C vs Redmi A3X
The Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Redmi A3X (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; launch prices were $100 and $80. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 17C leads — 32/100 vs 21/100 (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 (358,608 vs 193,858).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 17C
Redmi A3X
What makes Redmi 17C better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 358608 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 432 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1416 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (30/100 vs 11/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi A3X better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $80 vs $100
- Better portability (61/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 17C vs the Redmi A3X, the Redmi 17C scores 11 points higher (32/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi 17C leads (30/100 vs 11/100). Value score: Redmi 17C — 52/100, Redmi A3X — 38/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the Redmi A3X (30/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the Redmi A3X (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 A3X are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A3X is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 17C | Redmi A3X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, MIUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 168.4×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $80 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Redmi A3X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A3X
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A3X
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 17C and Redmi A3X, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi 17C leads Redmi A3X by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Redmi A3X was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the Redmi A3X (30/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the Redmi A3X (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 A3X are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A3X is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 17C or the Redmi A3X?
The Redmi 17C is noticeably better than the Redmi A3X — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 17C and the Redmi A3X?
The Redmi 17C has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi A3X — 21/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17C or the Redmi A3X?
The Redmi 17C leads on performance (30/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17C over the Redmi A3X?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Redmi 17C (55/100 vs 32/100).