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 — 33/100 vs 25/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17C has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi 17C is faster in AnTuTu (358,383 vs 195,539).
Redmi 17C
Redmi A5
- Higher AnTuTu: 358383 vs 195539
- 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)
- Lighter: 196g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $100
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Redmi 17C vs the Redmi A5, the Redmi 17C scores 8 points higher (33/100 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 54/100). Value score: Redmi 17C — 50/100, Redmi A5 — 34/100; 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 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 is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Redmi 17C | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 195539 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.9" 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 | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $90 |
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi A5
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Redmi 17C and Redmi A5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi 17C leads Redmi A5 by 83.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $10. Redmi A5 was $10 cheaper at launch.
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 is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 17C or the Redmi A5?
The Redmi 17C edges out the Redmi A5 by just 8 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 33/100, 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?
The Redmi 17C is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A5 is a better fit for everyday use.