Redmi 11A vs Samsung Galaxy A17
Comparing the Redmi 11A (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads — 27/100 vs 16/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 11A doesn't.
Redmi 11A
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Overall rating 16/100
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Better camera (28/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Redmi 11A vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Samsung Galaxy A17 scores 11 points higher (27/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Redmi 11A are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Redmi 11A are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi 11A | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 602971 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1890 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Price | — | $147 |
Redmi 11A
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 11A
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 11A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 11A
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Redmi 11A are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Redmi 11A are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 11A or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably better than the Redmi 11A — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 11A and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Redmi 11A has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 27/100.
Should you choose the Redmi 11A over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Redmi 11A is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.