Redmi 12C vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; estimated prices are $120 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads — 26/100 vs 13/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M17 is faster in AnTuTu (607,137 vs 346,495); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.8mm).
Redmi 12C
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Cheaper: $120 vs $130
- Overall rating 13/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 607137 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 952 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1963 vs 1364
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (28/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Redmi 12C vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Samsung Galaxy M17 scores 13 points higher (26/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Redmi 12C are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 60/100. In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 1963 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 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 | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $120 | $130 |
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 12C and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy M17 leads Redmi 12C by 42.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $10. Redmi 12C is cheaper by $10.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (28/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Redmi 12C are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 60/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
Which is better: the Redmi 12C or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably better than the Redmi 12C — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 12C and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Redmi 12C has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12C or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 leads on camera score (28/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12C over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Redmi 12C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.