Redmi 10C vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Redmi 10C (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $150 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads — 48/100 vs 34/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M17 is faster in AnTuTu (607,137 vs 421,228).
Redmi 10C
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Overall rating 34/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 607137 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
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $150
- 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 (69/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Redmi 10C vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Samsung Galaxy M17 scores 14 points higher (48/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (47/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Redmi 10C — 44/100, 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 Redmi 10C (47/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (67/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Redmi 10C are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (69/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Redmi 10C | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 607137 | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 169.6×76.6×8.3 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $130 |
Redmi 10C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 10C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 10C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Redmi 10C and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy M17 leads Redmi 10C by 30.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $20. Samsung Galaxy M17 was $20 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Redmi 10C (47/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (67/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Redmi 10C are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (69/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 10C or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 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 M17?
The Redmi 10C has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 48/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 10C or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 leads on performance (47/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 10C over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Redmi 10C is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.