Redmi A2 vs Xiaomi 17
The Redmi A2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 26/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 193,858); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A2 doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A2
Xiaomi 17
What makes Redmi A2 better?
- Overall rating 26/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Lighter: 191g vs 192g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 11/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi A2 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 61 points higher (87/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi A2 (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi A2 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi A2 (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi A2 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI | 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 | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Redmi A2
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi A2
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi A2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
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 A2 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Redmi A2 by 94.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi A2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi A2 (95/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi A2 (85/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi A2 (87/100 vs 43/100).
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 A2 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi A2 by 61 points (87/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi A2 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Redmi A2 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi A2 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Redmi A2 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.