Redmi 17C vs Samsung Galaxy A14
The Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy A14 (2023) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; estimated prices are $100 and $129. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A14 leads — 39/100 vs 33/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17C has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A14 is faster in AnTuTu (607,137 vs 358,383); the Samsung Galaxy A14 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't.
Redmi 17C
Samsung Galaxy A14
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper: $100 vs $129
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 607137 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 952 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1963 vs 1416
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 206g
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (16/100 vs 10/100)
Comparing the Redmi 17C vs the Samsung Galaxy A14, the Samsung Galaxy A14 scores 6 points higher (39/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 leads (47/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C leads (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (47/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi 17C and the Samsung Galaxy A14 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 is a bit better (16/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Redmi 17C | Samsung Galaxy A14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 1963 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 67 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, One UI 5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 167.7×78.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 201 g | |
| Price | $100 | $129 |
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A14
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A14
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A14
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 17C and Samsung Galaxy A14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A14 leads Redmi 17C by 41.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $29. Redmi 17C is cheaper by $29.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (47/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi 17C and the Samsung Galaxy A14 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 is a bit better (16/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 17C or the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Samsung Galaxy A14 edges out the Redmi 17C by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi 17C and the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Redmi 17C has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Samsung Galaxy A14 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17C or the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Samsung Galaxy A14 leads on camera score (16/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17C or the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Samsung Galaxy A14 leads on performance (47/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17C over the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Redmi 17C is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A14 is a better fit for everyday use.