Redmi 17C vs Redmi A5
The Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250; launch prices were $100 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi A5 leads — 36/100 vs 32/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A5 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 13 MP vs 32 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 17C
Redmi A5
What makes Redmi 17C better?
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Overall rating 32/100
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 600 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1800 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5160 mAh
- Better main camera: 32MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $100
- Higher performance (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (20/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 17C vs the Redmi A5, the Redmi A5 scores 4 points higher (36/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi A5 leads (20/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Redmi 17C — 52/100, Redmi A5 — 64/100; 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 A5 and the Redmi 17C are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (20/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 and the Redmi 17C are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 17C | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1640x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 (Go Edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 171.7×77.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $90 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1640x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A5
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
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 A5 and the Redmi 17C are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (20/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 and the Redmi 17C are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 17C or the Redmi A5?
The Redmi A5 edges out the Redmi 17C by just 4 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 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17C or the Redmi A5?
The Redmi A5 leads on camera score (20/100 vs 10/100).
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 camera — better on the Redmi A5 (20/100 vs 10/100).