Realme C71 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
The Realme C71 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $146 and $166. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads — 48/100 vs 42/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C71 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000).
Realme C71
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $146 vs $166
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 952 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1963 vs 1800
- Lighter: 192g vs 196g
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 64/100)
Comparing the Realme C71 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G scores 6 points higher (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads (47/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C71 leads (66/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Realme C71 — 60/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Realme C71 (47/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Realme C71 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C71 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Realme C71 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Realme C71 | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 602971 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 1963 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 725 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×75.9×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 196 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $146 | $166 |
Realme C71
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme C71
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme C71
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Launch price difference: $20. Realme C71 was $20 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Realme C71 (47/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Realme C71 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C71 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Realme C71 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Realme C71 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G edges out the Realme C71 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme C71 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Realme C71 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme C71 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads on performance (47/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Realme C71 over the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Realme C71 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a better fit for everyday use.