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).

The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is noticeably better than the Redmi 10C — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 10C
Performance 31
Display 32
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 62
Value for money 44
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Performance 47
Display 67
Camera 33
Battery 52
Portability 68
Value for money 68
What makes Redmi 10C better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 192g
  • Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $166

  • Overall rating 34/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 5G better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Redmi 10C: The Redmi 10C is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G: The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Redmi 10C
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 10C
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 10C
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless charging: no data
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 10C and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 10C Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
34/100
421228 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Samsung Exynos 1330
48/100 +30.7%
608174 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads Redmi 10C by 30.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 10C
$150
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
$166

Launch price difference: $16. Redmi 10C was $16 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.