Redmi 17C vs Redmi A5
The Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; launch prices were $100 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 17C leads — 32/100 vs 25/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17C has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi 17C is faster in AnTuTu (358,608 vs 193,858).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 17C
Redmi A5
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
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (30/100 vs 11/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $100
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 46/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 17C vs the Redmi A5, the Redmi 17C scores 7 points higher (32/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi 17C leads (30/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 leads (66/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Redmi 17C — 52/100, Redmi A5 — 42/100; 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 A5 (30/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 17C | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $90 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A5
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 17C and Redmi A5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi 17C leads Redmi A5 by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $10. Redmi A5 was $10 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (30/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (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 A5 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (66/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 17C or the Redmi A5?
The Redmi 17C edges out the Redmi A5 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi 17C and the Redmi A5?
The Redmi 17C has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi A5 — 25/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17C or the Redmi A5?
The Redmi 17C leads on performance (30/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17C over the Redmi A5?
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).