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; launch prices were $199 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads — 53/100 vs 51/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy A37 is faster in AnTuTu (1,031,048 vs 652,054); the Samsung Galaxy A37 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 215g).
Redmi 17
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $250
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (75/100 vs 68/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1031048 vs 652054
- Better Geekbench Single: 1140 vs 943
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3346 vs 2410
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 180g vs 215g
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Redmi 17 vs the Samsung Galaxy A37, the Samsung Galaxy A37 scores 2 points higher (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads (60/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 leads (68/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Redmi 17 — 66/100, Samsung Galaxy A37 — 58/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi 17 is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100). 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 (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (78/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi 17 | Samsung Galaxy A37 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 652054 | 1031048 | |
| Geekbench Single | 943 | 1140 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2410 | 3346 | |
| Display | 6.9" LCD | 6.5" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $250 |
Redmi 17
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 17
- 6.9" LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 17
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 17 and Samsung Galaxy A37, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A37 leads Redmi 17 by 36.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $51. Redmi 17 was $51 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi 17 is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100).
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 (68/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 17 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 edges out the Redmi 17 by just 2 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 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy A37 — 53/100.
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 Redmi 17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users.