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Redmi A7 4G vs Redmi 17C 4G

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Redmi A7 4G

Redmi A7 4G

  • 193 g.
  • Screen: 720 x 1640 pixels (~260 ppi density).
  • Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) processor.
  • 3 GB RAM in this version.
  • 64 GB storage in this version.
KSh 15,100Out of Stock
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Redmi 17C 4G

Redmi 17C 4G

  • 206 g.
  • Screen: 720 x 1640 pixels (~260 ppi density).
  • Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm) processor.
  • 4 GB RAM in this version.
  • 5,160 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 14,500Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

With the same 6.88-inch LCD screen and 13 MP main camera, the Redmi 17C 4G charges faster (18 W) and has more RAM (4 GB), while the Redmi A7 4G has sharper selfies (8 MP) and is lighter (193 g).

Weight

Redmi A7 4G
193 g
Redmi 17C 4G
206 g

Performance

Redmi A7 4G
Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) processor
Redmi 17C 4G
Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm) processor

Memory

Redmi A7 4G
3 GB RAM in this version
Redmi 17C 4G
4 GB RAM in this version

Battery capacity

Redmi A7 4G
5,200 mAh battery capacity
Redmi 17C 4G
5,160 mAh battery capacity

Charging

Redmi A7 4G
15 W rated wired charging power
Redmi 17C 4G
18 W rated wired charging power

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Redmi A7 4G

  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 8 MP (vs 5 MP).
  • Lighter: 193 g (vs 206 g).
  • 7.5 W reverse charging for earbuds or another phone.

Redmi 17C 4G

  • Faster rated wired charging: 18 W (vs 15 W).
  • More memory: 4 GB RAM (vs 3 GB).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.2).
  • Newer Android 16 (vs Android 15).

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PriorityRedmi A7 4GRedmi 17C 4G
PerformanceUnisoc T7250 processorMediatek Helio G81 Ultra processor
Memory3 GB RAM4 GB RAM
Storage64 GB storageUp to 128 GB storage
Battery capacity5,200 mAh battery5,160 mAh battery
Charging15 W wired charging18 W wired charging
Weight193 g206 g

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A7 4GRedmi 17C 4G
BrandRedmiRedmi
ModelRedmi A7 4GXiaomi Redmi 17C 4G (China)
Announced2026, April 212026, June 23
Release statusAvailable. Released 2026, April 24Available. Released 2026, June 23
Model numbers26020RNB4A—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A7 4GRedmi 17C 4G
Dimensions171.8 x 79.8 x 8.3 mm (6.76 x 3.14 x 0.33 in)171.9 x 77.8 x 8.2 mm (6.77 x 3.06 x 0.32 in)
Weight193 g (6.81 oz)206 g (7.27 oz)
Build materials—Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather)

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A7 4GRedmi 17C 4G
Display6.88 inches, 112.4 cm2 (~82.0% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 120Hz, 600 nits (peak)6.88 inches, 112.4 cm2 (~84.0% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)
Screen resolution720 x 1640 pixels (~260 ppi density)720 x 1640 pixels (~260 ppi density)
Display features120Hz, 600 nits (peak)120Hz, 450 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)
Display technologyIPS LCDIPS LCD
Display size6.88 inches6.88 inches
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Brightness600 nits (peak)450 nits (typ); 600 nits (HBM)
Pixel density260 ppi260 ppi
Screen-to-body ratio82.0% screen-to-body ratio84.0% screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A7 4GRedmi 17C 4G
ProcessorUnisoc T7250 (12 nm)Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MP1Mali-G52 MC2
Software supportup to 2 major OS updates—
Process node12 nm12 nm
User interface—HyperOS 3

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A7 4GRedmi 17C 4G
RAM3GB4GB
Storage64GB64GB, 128GB
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Memory configurations64GB 3GB RAM64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A7 4GRedmi 17C 4G
Rear camera13 MP, f/2.2, (wide)13 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide)
Front camera8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)5 MP
Rear camera featuresLED flash, HDRLED flash
Rear camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera featuresHDR—
Front camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A7 4GRedmi 17C 4G
Battery5200 mAh5160 mAh
Charging15W wired 7.5W reverse wired18W wired, PD
Reverse charging7.5W reverse wired—

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A7 4GRedmi 17C 4G
Operating systemAndroid 15, up to 2 major OS updatesAndroid 16, HyperOS 3

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A7 4GRedmi 17C 4G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; CDMA 800
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 411, 3, 5, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
Network speedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A7 4GRedmi 17C 4G
NFCNoNo
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE5.4, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
RadioFM radioUnspecified
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A7 4GRedmi 17C 4G
Water resistanceDust and splash resistant—

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A7 4GRedmi 17C 4G
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
ColorsBlack, Sky Blue, Orchid PurpleBlack, Red, Light blue

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A7 4GRedmi 17C 4G
LoudspeakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes

Similarities

  • Both have 120 Hz displays.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both take two SIM cards.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

For most buyers the Redmi 17C 4G is the better buy; the Redmi A7 4G makes sense if you want sharper selfies.

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