Realme C71 vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Realme C71 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $146 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M17 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 M17
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 952 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1963 vs 1800
- Lighter: 192g vs 196g
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $146
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 64/100)
Comparing the Realme C71 vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Samsung Galaxy M17 scores 6 points higher (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 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 M17 — 76/100; 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 M17 notably outperforms the Realme C71 (47/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 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 M17 is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Realme C71 | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 607137 | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 725 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×75.9×7.8 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $146 | $130 |
Realme C71
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme C71
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme C71
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Launch price difference: $16. Samsung Galaxy M17 was $16 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Realme C71 (47/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 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 M17 is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Realme C71 or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 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 M17?
The Realme C71 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 48/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme C71 or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 leads on performance (47/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Realme C71 over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Realme C71 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.