Redmi 4A vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Redmi 4A (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, 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 10/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M17 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3120); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy M17 is faster in AnTuTu (607,137 vs 180,934); the Samsung Galaxy M17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 4A doesn't; the Redmi 4A is noticeably lighter (131g vs 192g).
Redmi 4A
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Lighter: 131g vs 192g
- Cheaper: $100 vs $130
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 60/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 607137 vs 180934
- Better Geekbench Single: 952 vs 130
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1963 vs 488
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3120 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (28/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Redmi 4A vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Samsung Galaxy M17 scores 16 points higher (26/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Redmi 4A (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 4A significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Redmi 4A | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 180934 | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | 130 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 488 | 1963 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3120 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 139.9×70.4×8.5 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 131 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $100 | $130 |
Redmi 4A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 4A
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 4A
- 3120 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 4A and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy M17 leads Redmi 4A by 70.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $30. Redmi 4A is cheaper by $30.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Redmi 4A (28/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4A (37/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 4A significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (100/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
Which is better: the Redmi 4A or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably better than the Redmi 4A — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 4A and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Redmi 4A has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 4A or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 leads on camera score (28/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 4A over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Redmi 4A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.