Redmi 17 vs Samsung Galaxy A10

The Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A10 (2019) runs on the Exynos 7884; launch prices were $199 and $160. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 17 leads — 51/100 vs 14/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A10 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 215g).

The Redmi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 by 37 points (51/100 vs 14/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 17
Performance 49
Display 75
Camera 30
Battery 68
Portability 44
Value for money 66
Samsung Galaxy A10
Performance 2
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 80
Value for money 0
What makes Redmi 17 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 943 vs 254
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2410 vs 802
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (49/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (75/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A10 better?
  • Lighter: 168g vs 215g
  • Cheaper at launch: $160 vs $199

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 17 vs the Samsung Galaxy A10, the Redmi 17 scores 37 points higher (51/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi 17 leads (49/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi 17 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 leads (68/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Redmi 17 — 66/100, Samsung Galaxy A10 — 0/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (49/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (75/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (68/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A10 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (80/100 vs 44/100).

Redmi 17: The Redmi 17 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A10: The Samsung Galaxy A10 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 17 Samsung Galaxy A10
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 Exynos 7884
AnTuTu 652054
Geekbench Single 943 254
Geekbench Multi 2410 802
Display 6.9" LCD 6.2" IPS LCD
Resolution 2460x1080
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 3400 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 8 MP 5 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 2GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 32GB
OS Android 16
NFC no
Dimensions 155.6×75.6×7.9 mm
Weight 215 g 168 g
Launch price $199 $160
Camera comparison
Redmi 17
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Samsung Galaxy A10
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 17
  • 6.9" LCD
  • Resolution: 2460x1080
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
75
display
Samsung Galaxy A10
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless charging: no data
68
battery
Samsung Galaxy A10
  • 3400 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 17
$199
Samsung Galaxy A10
$160

Launch price difference: $39. Samsung Galaxy A10 was $39 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (49/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (75/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (30/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (68/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A10 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (80/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 17 or the Samsung Galaxy A10?

The Redmi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 by 37 points (51/100 vs 14/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 17 and the Samsung Galaxy A10?

The Redmi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy A10 — 14/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17 or the Samsung Galaxy A10?

The Redmi 17 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17 or the Samsung Galaxy A10?

The Redmi 17 leads on performance (49/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 17 over the Samsung Galaxy A10?

The Redmi 17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A10 is a better fit for everyday use.