Starting priceRs. 22,999
ChipsetUNISOC T7250, 12nm, Octa-core
Battery5200mAh (typical)
Main camera32MP | filmCamera | HDR | Ultra HD | Night mode
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Xiaomi Redmi A5 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17
Compare Xiaomi Redmi A5 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 across Pakistan prices, variants, performance, display, battery, camera, and connectivity.
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Starting priceCNY 1,299
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, 4nm
Battery8000mAh silicon-carbon battery
Main camera50MP primary camera, f/1.8, 5-element lens, autofocus
Comparison Summary
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 leads in more of the measurable catalog highlights, while the other phone may still be the better fit for different needs.
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Xiaomi Redmi A5
PK
Rs. 22,9994GB / 64GB & 128GB
PTA: YesAvailable: YesCard slot: Yes
Colors
Midnight BlackSandy GoldLake GreenOcean Blue
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17
CN
CNY 1,2996GB LPDDR4X / 128GB UFS 2.2
PTA: N/AAvailable: YesCard slot: Yes
Colors
BlackShallow AquaMeteor Purple
CN
CNY 1,3998GB LPDDR4X / 128GB UFS 2.2
PTA: N/AAvailable: YesCard slot: Yes
Colors
BlackShallow AquaMeteor Purple
CN
CNY 1,5998GB LPDDR4X / 256GB UFS 2.2
PTA: N/AAvailable: YesCard slot: Yes
Colors
BlackShallow AquaMeteor Purple
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| Specification | Xiaomi Redmi A5 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Price & Availability | ||
| Price | Rs. 22,999 | CNY 1,299 |
| PTA Approved | Yes | N/A |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 64GB & 128GB | 128GB UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes | Yes |
| Colors | Midnight Black, Sandy Gold, Lake Green, Ocean Blue | Black, Shallow Aqua, Meteor Purple |
| Availability | Yes | Yes |
| Currency | PKR | CNY |
| Basic | ||
| Launch Date | 2025-05-25 | 2026-07-14 |
| Security Updates Until | N/A | N/A |
| Upcoming Device | No | No |
| Status | Available | Released |
| Manufacturer | Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Warranty | 1 Year Limited Warranty | N/A |
| Official Website | N/A | https://www.mi.com/prod/redmi-note-17/specs |
| OS | Android 15 (Go Edition) | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 |
| Android Version | Android 15 | 16 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | UNISOC T7250, 12nm, Octa-core | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, 4nm |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×1.8 GHz + 6×1.6 GHz) | Qualcomm Kryo octa-core 64-bit CPU, up to 2.3GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| Benchmark | AnTuTu | N/A |
| Benchmark Score | 210000 | N/A |
| Benchmark Remarks | Basic performance for daily use | N/A |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.88 Inches | 7.0 inches |
| Type | Large screen display (Wet Touch supported) | Flat OLED, DCI-P3, Wet Touch 2.0 |
| Resolution | 1640 x 720, 260ppi | 2396 x 1080 pixels |
| PPI Density | 260 | Approximately 376 ppi |
| Refresh Rate | Up to 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 171.7mm x 77.8mm x 8.26mm | 169.70 x 79.14 x 8.26 mm |
| Weight | 193g | 225 g |
| SIM | Dual SIM + microSD | Dual Nano-SIM, dual 5G |
| IP Rating | N/A | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K |
| Battery | ||
| Battery | 5200mAh (typical) | 8000mAh silicon-carbon battery |
| Charging | 15W fast charging | USB Type-C | 45W wired charging, 22.5W wired reverse charging, bypass charging |
| Camera | ||
| Back Camera | 32MP | filmCamera | HDR | Ultra HD | Night mode | 50MP primary camera, f/1.8, 5-element lens, autofocus |
| Front Camera | 8MP | HDR mode | Fill-light | Portrait mode | Time-lapse | Night mode | 8MP selfie camera |
| Back Camera Count | 1 | 1 |
| Front Camera Count | 1 | 1 |
| Back Video | Yes | 1080p at 30fps |
| Front Video | Yes | 1080p at 30fps |
| Back Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Front Flash | Yes | No |
| Camera Features | HDR, Night mode, Portrait, Ultra HD | Portrait mode, film filters, film frames, document mode, Pro mode, panorama, slow motion and time-lapse |
| Zoom | Digital zoom | Digital zoom |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE | 2G, 3G, 4G LTE and 5G |
| SIM Type | Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BDS (only B1C) | GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS and Galileo |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Infrared | No | Yes |
| Radio | Yes | No |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Sensors | ||
| Fingerprint | Fingerprint and Face Unlock | Optical in-display fingerprint sensor |
| Others | Virtual proximity sensor, Virtual ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic compass | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Electronic compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
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