Redmi 13C 4G vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Redmi 13C 4G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; estimated prices are $130 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads — 27/100 vs 25/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A17 is faster in AnTuTu (602,971 vs 408,000); the Samsung Galaxy A17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 13C 4G doesn't.
Redmi 13C 4G
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Cheaper: $130 vs $147
- Overall rating 25/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 602971 vs 408000
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Better camera (28/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Redmi 13C 4G vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Samsung Galaxy A17 scores 2 points higher (27/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Redmi 13C 4G are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Redmi 13C 4G 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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Redmi 13C 4G | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 408000 | 602971 | |
| Geekbench Single | 760 | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1890 | 1890 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 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 | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 14 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Price | $130 | $147 |
Redmi 13C 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 13C 4G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 13C 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 13C 4G and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A17 leads Redmi 13C 4G by 32.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $17. Redmi 13C 4G is cheaper by $17.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Redmi 13C 4G are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Redmi 13C 4G 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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
Which is better: the Redmi 13C 4G or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 edges out the Redmi 13C 4G by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi 13C 4G and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Redmi 13C 4G has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 27/100.
Should you choose the Redmi 13C 4G over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Redmi 13C 4G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.