Redmi 15C 4G vs Samsung Galaxy M17

The Redmi 15C 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; estimated prices are $103 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 15C 4G leads — 32/100 vs 26/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15C 4G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is faster in AnTuTu (607,137 vs 358,383).

The Redmi 15C 4G edges out the Samsung Galaxy M17 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 15C 4G
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 48
Design 43
Value for money 100
Samsung Galaxy M17
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 28
Battery 37
Design 60
Value for money 100
What makes Redmi 15C 4G better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Cheaper: $103 vs $130

  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 607137 vs 358383
  • Better Geekbench Single: 952 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1963 vs 1416
  • Lighter: 192g vs 205g

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 15C 4G vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Redmi 15C 4G scores 6 points higher (32/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15C 4G leads (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi 15C 4G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Redmi 15C 4G are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15C 4G is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Redmi 15C 4G (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

Redmi 15C 4G: The Redmi 15C 4G 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 15C 4G 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 720x1600 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6000 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
OS Android 15, HyperOS 2 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP54
Dimensions 171.6×79.5×8.0 mm 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm
Weight 205 g 192 g
Price $103 $130
Camera comparison
Redmi 15C 4G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Samsung Galaxy M17
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
28
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 15C 4G
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy M17
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 15C 4G
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Samsung Galaxy M17
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 15C 4G and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 15C 4G MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
32/100
358383 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy M17 Samsung Exynos 1330
26/100 +41.0%
607137 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy M17 leads Redmi 15C 4G by 41.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi 15C 4G
$103
Samsung Galaxy M17
$130

Price difference: $27. Redmi 15C 4G is cheaper by $27.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi 15C 4G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Redmi 15C 4G are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15C 4G is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Redmi 15C 4G (60/100 vs 43/100).

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 15C 4G or the Samsung Galaxy M17?

The Redmi 15C 4G edges out the Samsung Galaxy M17 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi 15C 4G and the Samsung Galaxy M17?

The Redmi 15C 4G has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 26/100.

Should you choose the Redmi 15C 4G over the Samsung Galaxy M17?

The Redmi 15C 4G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.