Redmi A1+ vs Xiaomi 17
The Redmi A1+ (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $80 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 24/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 155,362); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A1+ doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A1+
Xiaomi 17
What makes Redmi A1+ better?
- Cheaper at launch: $80 vs $709
- Overall rating 24/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 191g vs 192g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi A1+ vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 63 points higher (87/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Redmi A1+ — 44/100, Xiaomi 17 — 88/100; 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 Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (95/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Redmi A1+ (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi A1+ | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI 12 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $80 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Redmi A1+
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi A1+
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi A1+
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi A1+ and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Redmi A1+ by 95.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $629. Redmi A1+ was $629 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (95/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Redmi A1+ (87/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A1+ or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ by 63 points (87/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi A1+ and the Xiaomi 17?
The Redmi A1+ has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi A1+ or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi A1+ or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Redmi A1+ over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.