Redmi A3 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Redmi A3 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 21/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 193,858).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A3
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Redmi A3 better?
- Overall rating 21/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 193g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi A3 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 65 points higher (86/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (81/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Redmi A3 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi A3 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 45 | — | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MIUI | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×76.3×8.3 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Redmi A3
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi A3
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi A3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi A3 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Redmi A3 by 94.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi A3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (95/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (81/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Redmi A3 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 by 65 points (86/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi A3 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Redmi A3 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi A3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi A3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Redmi A3 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.