Xiaomi 17 Pro vs Xiaomi A1
The Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi A1 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 25/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 155,362); the Xiaomi 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi A1 doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Xiaomi A1
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi A1 better?
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro vs the Xiaomi A1, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 61 points higher (86/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (95/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Pro | Xiaomi A1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 3569354 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3310 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10070 | 486 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2656x1220 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | Android 12, MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | 164.9×76.5×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $825 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi A1
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi A1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi A1
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi A1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Xiaomi A1 by 2197.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi A1
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (95/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (84/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the Xiaomi A1?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 by 61 points (86/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Xiaomi A1?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi A1 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the Xiaomi A1?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the Xiaomi A1?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro over the Xiaomi A1?
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.