Phone Comparison
Compare ZTE RedMagic Astra 2 vs Xiaomi Redmi 17C
Full specs, price, score, camera, battery, display, network, and performance comparison in one side-by-side matrix.
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Overview
| Spec | ZTE RedMagic Astra 2 | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ZTE | Xiaomi |
| Category | Gaming | Entry Level Phones |
| Price | $549 | $100 |
| Display | 9.06 inches | 6.88 inches |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) | Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm) |
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB | 4GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 64GB, 128GB |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 5160 mAh |
| Main Camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OS | Android 16, Redmagic OS 11.5 | Android 16 |
Network
| Spec | ZTE RedMagic Astra 2 | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | No cellular connectivity | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G Bands | N/A | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 |
| 3G Bands | N/A | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G Bands | N/A | 1, 3, 5, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| Speed | N/A | HSPA, LTE |
Display
| Spec | ZTE RedMagic Astra 2 | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 9.06 inches, 238.3 cm^2 (85.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.88 inches, 112.4 cm^2 (~84.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1504x 2400 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~313 ppi density) | 720 x 1640 pixels (~260 ppi density) |
| Type | LTPS OLED, 1B colors, PWM | IPS LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 185Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness | 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (peak) | 450 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) | N/A |
| HDR | Not Specified | N/A |
Performance
| Spec | ZTE RedMagic Astra 2 | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) | Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB | 4GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 64GB, 128GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 Pro | eMMC 5.1 |
| Expandable | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
Main Camera
| Spec | ZTE RedMagic Astra 2 | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Single | Single |
| Main | 13 MP, (wide) | 13 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide) |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | ZTE RedMagic Astra 2 | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Single | Single |
| Selfie | 9 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 0.7μm | 5 MP |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Spec | ZTE RedMagic Astra 2 | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8300 mAh | 5160 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired | 18W wired, PD |
| Bypass Charging | Available | N/A |
Body
| Spec | ZTE RedMagic Astra 2 | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 207.1 x 134 x 6.9 mm (8.15 x 5.28 x 0.27 in) | 171.9 x 77.8 x 8.2 mm (6.77 x 3.06 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 363 g (12.80 oz) | 206 g (7.27 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather) |
| SIM | No | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Colors | Eclipse Black, Starfrost Silver | Black, Red, Light blue |
Features & Connectivity
| Spec | ZTE RedMagic Astra 2 | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| NFC | No | No |
| USB | Dual USB Type-C 3.2 Gen2 & USB Type-C 2.0, Display Port, magnetic connector pins | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint (side-mounted) | Fingerprint (side-mounted) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, compass Virtual proximity sensing |
Audio
| Spec | ZTE RedMagic Astra 2 | Xiaomi Redmi 17C |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
| 3.5mm Jack | No | Yes |
| High Bitrate Audio | Yes (Native 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio decoding, Snapdragon Sound, aptX HD, LDAC, and LHDC 5.0 wireless streaming via Bluetooth 5.4, paired with dual 1620 stereo speakers featuring DTS:X Ultra 3D tuning) | Yes (Standard FLAC, WAV, and high-definition LDAC decoding protocols are natively supported through both Bluetooth 5.4 and the integrated physical 3.5mm headphone jack) |