Redmi 10C vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
The Redmi 10C (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $150 and $166. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads — 48/100 vs 34/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is faster in AnTuTu (608,174 vs 421,228).
Redmi 10C
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $166
- Overall rating 34/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 608174 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 952 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1963 vs 1410
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Redmi 10C vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G scores 14 points higher (48/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads (47/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Redmi 10C — 44/100, 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 Redmi 10C (47/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (67/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Redmi 10C are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Redmi 10C | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 608174 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 1963 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 13 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 169.6×76.6×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $166 |
Redmi 10C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 10C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 10C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Redmi 10C and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads Redmi 10C by 30.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $16. Redmi 10C was $16 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 10C (47/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (67/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Redmi 10C are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 10C or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is noticeably better than the Redmi 10C — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 10C and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Redmi 10C has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 10C or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads on performance (47/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 10C over the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Redmi 10C is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a better fit for everyday use.