Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G has better resolution of 2396 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1640 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.88 in | 7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP Dual | 50 MP |
| Price | Rs. 16195 | Rs. 34999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is November 20, 2024. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 16195. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be August 06, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G is Rs. 34999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G has larger screen size of 7 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.88 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G has OLED Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G has display density of 375 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has only 260 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G's ~ 88.2%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20.5:9.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
They both have the same 50 MP Dual Rear Camera. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 5 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 16 version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Redmi A4 | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | November 20, 2024 | August 06, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.8 x 171.88 x 8.22 mm | 79.1 x 169.7 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 212.35 g | 225 g |
| Colors | Starry black, Sparkle Purple | Black, Purple, Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.88 inches, 720 x 1640 pixels, 120 Hz | 7 inches, 1080 x 2396 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 260 PPI | ~ 375 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90% | ~ 88.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |
| Brightness | 1800 nits (peak) | |
| Features | Brightness: 600 nits, TÜV low blue light certification TÜV flicker-free certification TÜV Circadian Friendly | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wifi 5 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.1 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS, AGPS, Glonass, Beidou | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo: E1 |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass | Accelerometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.7 m | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP52 | IP65 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Mono Speaker, Single Mic, LPDDR4x RAM, How Many Years of OS+ Security Updates Support: 2+4 | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5P | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, 10x Zoom with Steering UI | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 | 8 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen4 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xA78@ 2.0GHz+6xA55@ 1.8GHz | 2x Cortex-A78@2.3 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@1.95 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno | Adreno 613 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5160 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 8000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 22.5W Reverse Wired | |