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Xiaomi Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB) vs Xiaomi 17 (1TB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 7A vs Xiaomi 17 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi 17 X Xiaomi Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB) 04Points
5.45"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.3"
AMOLED

1220x2656

50
MP

50mp

16GB
RAM

Octa-core

7000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 17 (1TB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)} 4 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB) vs 17 (1TB)} 39 Advantages Xiaomi 17 (1TB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)16%
Lighter
vs191 grams (6.69 ounces)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+4.61GHz 64bit Octa-core (3nm)162%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+16GB LPDDR5X7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (21GB available)vs+1TB (964GB available)45 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 4.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)18%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT IPS LCDvs+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage
LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage
The Dolby Vision/HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 millionvs+68 billion4249 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
720x1440 pixelsvs+1220x2656 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
295 PPIvs+464 PPI57%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.45"vs+6.3"16%
Larger screen
(back) 12MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 50MP + 50MP11 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.9" inchesvs+1/1.31" inches121%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)29%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 50MP9 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 10vs+Android 16Advantage
Android 16 is newer and safer
4G LTEvs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps19 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAhvs+7000 mAh75%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5Wvs+100W19 times
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supportedvs+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Dragon Crystal GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)vs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

17 Common items in both devices
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)Xiaomi 17 (1TB)
ModelRedmi 7A (12MP 32GB)Xiaomi 17 (1TB)
Other model namesRedmi 7A (Global) M1903C3EG, M1903C3EH, M1903C3EI, MZB7813EUXiaomi 17 25113PN0EC (Xiaomi 16)
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)India
(Europe), (Global, International), India
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
Release date7/1/20199/27/2025, Announced: 9/25/2025
Depth9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)70.41 x 146.3 millimeters (2.77 x 5.76 in)71.8 x 151.1 millimeters (2.83 x 5.95 in)
Weight165 grams (5.78 ounces)191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)Xiaomi 17 (1TB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDLTPO AMOLED
Screen size5.45" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~74.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~89.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1440 pixels (18:9)1220x2656 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)295 PPI464 PPI
Colors16 million68 billion
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedDragon Crystal Glass
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresNot supported3500nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+

🤖 Operating System

Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)Xiaomi 17 (1TB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 16
Firmware updateAndroid 10feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredHyperOS 3

⚙️ Processor

Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)Xiaomi 17 (1TB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (SM8850-AC) (3nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)
6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 4.61GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L (Dual-core)
6x 3.62GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 505 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 840 (1.2GHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 3492566 (v11)
Geekbench: 11228 (v6.5)

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)Xiaomi 17 (1TB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR316GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
1TB (964GB available)
UFS 4.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)Xiaomi 17 (1TB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4
VoLTE
M1903C3EG, MZB7813EU (Global version):
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
M1903C3EI, MZB7989IN, MZB7800IN, MZB8008IN, M1903C3EH (India, APAC version):
LTE (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (40, 41)
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)Xiaomi 17 (1TB)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels(triple camera)
50 megapixels
50MP telephoto f/2.060mm1/2.76"0.64µmPDAFOIS2.6x-optical-zoom
50MP ultrawide f/2.417mm102°1/2.76"0.64µm
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered23mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.9" inches1/1.31" inches
Pixel size1.25µm pixel1.2µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered8K@30fps (HDR)
4K@30/60fps (HDR10+
10-bit Dolby Vision/HDR
10-bit LOG
1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps
720p@1920fps

📸 Front camera

Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)Xiaomi 17 (1TB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels50 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered21mm (lens)
Sensor size1/5" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)Xiaomi 17 (1TB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Hi-Res audio
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more4 microphones
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)Xiaomi 17 (1TB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.4 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)Xiaomi 17 (1TB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)Xiaomi 17 (1TB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh7000 mAh
Charger, watts5W (5V/1A) Wired charging100W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 3+
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported50W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
22.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standby456 hours (19 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)Xiaomi 17 (1TB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold
• MIUI 12
• Sony IMX486 back camera sensor
• WiFi Display
• 10W fast charge support, but includes normal 5W charger*
• Colors: Black, Blue, Pink, White

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)Xiaomi 17 (1TB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1W/kg (head), 1.12W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.56W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)feature not registered
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