Redmi 7 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
The Redmi 7 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $130 and $166. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads — 48/100 vs 21/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is faster in AnTuTu (602,971 vs 243,691).
Redmi 7
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Lighter: 180g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $166
- Overall rating 21/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 602971 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 952 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1963 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Redmi 7 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G scores 27 points higher (48/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads (47/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads (52/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Redmi 7 — 22/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 68/100; 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 A17 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 7 (47/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (67/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 7 (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 7 (52/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Redmi 7 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Redmi 7 | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 602971 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 1963 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.7×75.6×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 180 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | $166 |
Redmi 7
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 7
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 7
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Redmi 7 and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads Redmi 7 by 59.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $36. Redmi 7 was $36 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 7 (47/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (67/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 7 (33/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 7 (52/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Redmi 7 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 7 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 by 27 points (48/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 7 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Redmi 7 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 7 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads on camera score (33/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 7 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads on performance (47/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 7 over the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Redmi 7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a better fit for everyday use.