Redmi 15 4G vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Redmi 15 4G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads — 45/100 vs 43/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15 4G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is faster in AnTuTu (554,590 vs 476,175); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 15 4G
Samsung Galaxy A17
What makes Redmi 15 4G better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (74/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 554590 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 727 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 1396
- Lighter: 190g vs 224g
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 15 4G vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Samsung Galaxy A17 scores 2 points higher (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15 4G leads (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi 15 4G is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Redmi 15 4G are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15 4G is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 4G (70/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 15 4G | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 171.1×82.1×8.6 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $147 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 15 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Redmi 15 4G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 15 4G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 15 4G and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A17 leads Redmi 15 4G by 14.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi 15 4G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi 15 4G is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Redmi 15 4G are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15 4G is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 4G (70/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 15 4G or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 edges out the Redmi 15 4G by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi 15 4G and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Redmi 15 4G has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 15 4G or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 leads on performance (43/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 15 4G over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Samsung Galaxy A17 (70/100 vs 39/100).