Redmi 14C vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Redmi 14C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; estimated prices are $120 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads — 27/100 vs 23/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 14C has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is faster in AnTuTu (602,971 vs 358,383).
Redmi 14C
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper: $120 vs $147
- Longer battery life (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 602971 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 760 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1890 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Lighter: 190g vs 204g
- Better camera (28/100 vs 13/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Redmi 14C vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Samsung Galaxy A17 scores 4 points higher (27/100 vs 23/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads (28/100 vs 13/100). 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 notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (28/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 14C and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (62/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Redmi 14C | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 602971 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 1890 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 63 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, HyperOS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $120 | $147 |
Redmi 14C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 14C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 14C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 14C and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A17 leads Redmi 14C by 40.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $27. Redmi 14C is cheaper by $27.
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 notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (28/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 14C and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (62/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
Which is better: the Redmi 14C or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 edges out the Redmi 14C by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi 14C and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Redmi 14C has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 14C or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 leads on camera score (28/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 14C over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Redmi 14C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.