Redmi 15C vs Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
The Redmi 15C (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G leads — 45/100 vs 38/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15C has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is faster in AnTuTu (554,590 vs 358,608); the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 15C
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
What makes Redmi 15C better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 4G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 554590 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 727 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 1416
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 15C vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G scores 7 points higher (45/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and the Redmi 15C are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15C is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 15C | Samsung Galaxy A17 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1600x720 | 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 / 256GB | |
| OS | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 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 | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi 15C
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Redmi 15C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 15C
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 15C and Samsung Galaxy A17 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G leads Redmi 15C by 35.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and the Redmi 15C are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15C is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 15C or the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G edges out the Redmi 15C by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi 15C and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Redmi 15C has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G — 45/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 15C or the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G leads on performance (43/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 15C over the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (70/100 vs 56/100).