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Xiaomi Redmi 5A vs Xiaomi REDMI Note 17 4G
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi REDMI Note 17 4G, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Redmi 5A | REDMI Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.5 | 4.9 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 3.4 | 6.2 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi 5A, if you care about…
- Weight
- 137 g
- against 224 g
Xiaomi REDMI Note 17 4G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,700 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 3 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi 5A | REDMI Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 308 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.4 GHz | 2.9 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 32,000 | 678,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core CPU with four 2.9 GHz Cortex-A73 cores and four 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | LPDDR4X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | Redmi 5A | REDMI Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Gold, Grey, Rose Gold, Blue | Purple, Cyan, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 70.1 mm | 79.14 mm |
| Body Height | 140.4 mm | 169.7 mm |
| Weight | 137 g Best value | 224 g |
| Usable Surface | 69.1 % | 88.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Leather |
| Resistance Features | — | IP65 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi 5A | REDMI Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 7,700 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Redmi 5A | REDMI Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,800 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 5″ | 6.99″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 2,396 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 296 ppi | 375 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 7i, Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi 5A | REDMI Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi 5A | REDMI Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Redmi 5A | REDMI Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 6 years |
| Direct OS Updates | No | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi 5A | REDMI Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| 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 B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, microUSB | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.53 W/kg Best value | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.23 W/kg | 0.99 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 390 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi 5A | REDMI Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE Best value |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi 5A | REDMI Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Redmi 5A | REDMI Note 17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
