Redmi 14C vs Samsung Galaxy M17

The Redmi 14C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, 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 23/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 14C has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is faster in AnTuTu (607,137 vs 358,383).

The Samsung Galaxy M17 edges out the Redmi 14C by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 14C
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 13
Battery 40
Design 45
Value for money 100
Samsung Galaxy M17
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 28
Battery 37
Design 60
Value for money 100
What makes Redmi 14C better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
  • Cheaper: $120 vs $130

  • Longer battery life (40/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 607137 vs 358383
  • Better Geekbench Single: 952 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1963 vs 1416
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
  • Lighter: 192g vs 204g

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 14C vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Samsung Galaxy M17 scores 3 points higher (26/100 vs 23/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 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 M17 notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (28/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 14C and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (60/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

Redmi 14C: The Redmi 14C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy M17: The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 14C Samsung Galaxy M17
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra Samsung Exynos 1330
AnTuTu 358383 607137
Geekbench Single 432 952
Geekbench Multi 1416 1963
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
OS Android 14, HyperOS Android 15
Brightness (peak) 600 nits 1100 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm
Weight 204 g 192 g
Price $120 $130
Camera comparison
Redmi 14C
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
13
camera
Samsung Galaxy M17
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
28
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 14C
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Samsung Galaxy M17
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 14C
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
40
battery
Samsung Galaxy M17
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 14C and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 14C MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
23/100
358383 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy M17 Samsung Exynos 1330
26/100 +41.0%
607137 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy M17 leads Redmi 14C by 41.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi 14C
$120
Samsung Galaxy M17
$130

Price difference: $10. Redmi 14C is cheaper by $10.

Detailed category analysis
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 M17 notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (28/100 vs 13/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi 14C and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (60/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 14C or the Samsung Galaxy M17?

The Samsung Galaxy M17 edges out the Redmi 14C by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi 14C and the Samsung Galaxy M17?

The Redmi 14C has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 14C or the Samsung Galaxy M17?

The Samsung Galaxy M17 leads on camera score (28/100 vs 13/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 14C over the Samsung Galaxy M17?

The Redmi 14C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.