Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G vs Xiaomi Redmi A7
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G and Xiaomi Redmi A7: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G is the more versatile pick for battery, camera, and storage; the Redmi A7 makes more sense when a lighter phone matters most. The 17 4G's 7,500 mAh battery and 50 MP main camera stand against the A7's 5,200 mAh and 13 MP.
For performance, the Redmi 17 4G pairs 6 GB of RAM with the MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra, while the Redmi A7 has 3 GB and a Unisoc Tiger T615 (T7250). The A7 posts the higher AnTuTu v10 result, 308,681 to 269,266. For photos, the 17 4G offers an f/1.8 aperture and 120 fps slow motion; the A7 has f/2.2 and 30 fps.
The Redmi A7 weighs 193 g and is 8.3 mm thick; the Redmi 17 4G weighs 232 g and measures 8.8 mm. In return, the 17 4G brings an 825-nit screen versus 600 nits, IP64 versus IP52 protection, and 45 W versus 15 W charging. It also supports up to 256 GB of storage instead of 64 GB and has NFC.
Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G
The Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G is the better buy for battery and camera: it offers 7,500 mAh and a 50 MP main camera.
Xiaomi Redmi A7
The Xiaomi Redmi A7 is the better buy for anyone who values a lighter phone: it weighs 193 g versus 232 g for the Redmi 17 4G.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Redmi 17 4G | Redmi A7 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.7 | 2.7 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 6.2 | 5.5 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 6.1 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,500 mAh
- against 5,200 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 3 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 64 GB
Xiaomi Redmi A7, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 308,681
- against 269,266
- Weight
- 193 g
- against 232 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.3 mm
- against 8.8 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi 17 4G | Redmi A7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra | Unisoc Tiger T615 (T7250) |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz Best value | 1.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 269,266 | 308,681 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 341 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,274 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 1.8 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.6 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi 17 4G | Redmi A7 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Purple, Green | Black, Blue, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78.4 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Body Height | 170.1 mm | 171.8 mm |
| Weight | 232 g | 193 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86.2 % Best value | 82 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, P2i Nano Coating, Splash Resistant | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP64 Best value | IP52 |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.8 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi 17 4G | Redmi A7 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 7,500 mAh Best value | 5,200 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | Redmi 17 4G | Redmi A7 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 825 nits Best value | 600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ Best value | 6.88″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,640 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 254 ppi | 260 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 7i, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, Color LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, IPS LCD | IPS LCD, 120Hz, Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, In-Cell Technology |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi 17 4G | Redmi A7 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi 17 4G | Redmi A7 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Redmi 17 4G | Redmi A7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 Best value | 15 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi 17 4G | Redmi A7 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Host, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, Computer Sync, Infrared, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Host |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.79 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.995 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi 17 4G | Redmi A7 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi 17 4G | Redmi A7 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | 26020RNB4A |
