Redmi 17 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $199 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 51/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 652,054); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 215g).
Redmi 17
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 652054
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 943
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 2410
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 215g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Redmi 17 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 24 points higher (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 leads (68/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Redmi 17 — 66/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 62/100; 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 S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (68/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (97/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi 17 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 652054 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 943 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2410 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.9" LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $1099 |
Redmi 17
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi 17
- 6.9" LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi 17 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Redmi 17 by 78.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $900. Redmi 17 was $900 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (91/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (73/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (68/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (97/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 17 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 17 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Redmi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Redmi 17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.