Redmi 17C vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; estimated prices are $100 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads — 26/100 vs 25/100 (a 1-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 M17 is faster in AnTuTu (607,137 vs 358,383); the Samsung Galaxy M17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't.
Redmi 17C
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper: $100 vs $130
- Longer battery life (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 607137 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 952 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1963 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 206g
- Better camera (28/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Redmi 17C vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Samsung Galaxy M17 scores 1 points higher (26/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (60/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Redmi 17C | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 1963 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $100 | $130 |
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 17C and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy M17 leads Redmi 17C by 41.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $30. Redmi 17C is cheaper by $30.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (28/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (60/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
Which is better: the Redmi 17C or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 edges out the Redmi 17C by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi 17C and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Redmi 17C has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17C or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 leads on camera score (28/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17C over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Redmi 17C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.