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; launch prices were $120 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads — 45/100 vs 31/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 14C has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is faster in AnTuTu (554,590 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 14C
Samsung Galaxy A17
What makes Redmi 14C better?
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $147
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 554590 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 727 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Lighter: 190g vs 204g
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 14C vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Samsung Galaxy A17 scores 14 points higher (45/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads (33/100 vs 13/100). Value score: Redmi 14C — 44/100, 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 30/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (33/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 14C and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (70/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 14C | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 2047 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $120 | $147 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 14C
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Redmi 14C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 14C and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A17 leads Redmi 14C by 35.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $27. Redmi 14C was $27 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (67/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (33/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 14C and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (70/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 14C or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably better than the Redmi 14C — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 14C and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Redmi 14C has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 14C or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 14C or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 leads on performance (43/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 14C 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 43/100).