Redmi 17 vs Samsung Galaxy A37
The Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads — 52/100 vs 46/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy A37 is faster in AnTuTu (1,021,736 vs 624,021); the Samsung Galaxy A37 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 232g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 17
Samsung Galaxy A37
What makes Redmi 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A37 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1021736 vs 624021
- Better Geekbench Single: 1137 vs 976
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3437 vs 2250
- Lighter: 180g vs 232g
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (68/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 17 vs the Samsung Galaxy A37, the Samsung Galaxy A37 scores 6 points higher (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads (60/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 leads (62/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Redmi 17 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (62/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (78/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 17 | Samsung Galaxy A37 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 624021 | 1021736 | |
| Geekbench Single | 976 | 1137 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2250 | 3437 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.5" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 825 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.1×78.4×8.8 mm | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | $250 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Redmi 17
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 17
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 17 and Samsung Galaxy A37, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A37 leads Redmi 17 by 38.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi 17
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Redmi 17 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (62/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (78/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 17 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 edges out the Redmi 17 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi 17 and the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Redmi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Samsung Galaxy A37 — 52/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 leads on performance (60/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17 over the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users.