Redmi 12C vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $120 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads — 45/100 vs 25/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A17 is faster in AnTuTu (554,590 vs 348,562); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 12C
Samsung Galaxy A17
What makes Redmi 12C better?
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $147
- Overall rating 25/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 554590 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, the Samsung Galaxy A17 scores 20 points higher (45/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads (33/100 vs 0/100). Value score: Redmi 12C — 32/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (67/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (33/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Redmi 12C are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 554590 | |
| 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 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 800 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 | $147 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 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
- 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
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 12C and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A17 leads Redmi 12C by 37.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $27. Redmi 12C was $27 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (67/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (33/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Redmi 12C are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 12C or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 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?
The Redmi 12C has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12C or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12C or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 leads on performance (43/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12C over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Samsung Galaxy A17 (67/100 vs 32/100).