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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads — 48/100 vs 38/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15C 4G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is faster in AnTuTu (607,489 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 15C 4G
Samsung Galaxy M17
What makes Redmi 15C 4G better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 607489 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 960 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1826 vs 1416
- Lighter: 192g vs 205g
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 15C 4G vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Samsung Galaxy M17 scores 10 points higher (48/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Redmi 15C 4G (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Redmi 15C 4G are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15C 4G and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 15C 4G | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 607489 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 1826 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $130 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 15C 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Redmi 15C 4G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 15C 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 15C 4G and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy M17 leads Redmi 15C 4G by 41.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi 15C 4G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Redmi 15C 4G (46/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Redmi 15C 4G are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15C 4G and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 15C 4G or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably better than the Redmi 15C 4G — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 15C 4G and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Redmi 15C 4G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 48/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 15C 4G or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 leads on performance (46/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 15C 4G over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.