Redmi 12C vs Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
The Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G leads — 45/100 vs 25/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is faster in AnTuTu (547,742 vs 348,562); the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 12C
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
What makes Redmi 12C better?
- Overall rating 25/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 4G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 547742 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 727 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 1461
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 12C vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G scores 20 points higher (45/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G leads (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G leads (33/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (67/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (33/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and the Redmi 12C are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Samsung Galaxy A17 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 547742 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 45 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | MIUI 13 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 12C and Samsung Galaxy A17 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G leads Redmi 12C by 36.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (67/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (33/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and the Redmi 12C are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 12C or the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C by 20 points (45/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 12C and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Redmi 12C has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12C or the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G leads on camera score (33/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12C or the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G leads on performance (43/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12C over the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (67/100 vs 32/100).