Redmi 7 vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Redmi 7 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $130 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads — 45/100 vs 21/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A17 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A17 is faster in AnTuTu (552,286 vs 243,691); the Samsung Galaxy A17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 7 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.5mm).
Redmi 7
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Lighter: 180g vs 190g
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $147
- Overall rating 21/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 552286 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 727 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Redmi 7 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Samsung Galaxy A17 scores 24 points higher (45/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads (43/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads (44/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Redmi 7 — 22/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 — 66/100; 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 notably outperforms the Redmi 7 (43/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (67/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Redmi 7 (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Redmi 7 (44/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Redmi 7 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Redmi 7 | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 552286 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 2047 | |
| 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 158.7×75.6×8.5 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | $147 |
Redmi 7
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 7
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 7
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 7 and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A17 leads Redmi 7 by 55.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $17. Redmi 7 was $17 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Redmi 7 (43/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (67/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Redmi 7 (33/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Redmi 7 (44/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Redmi 7 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 7 or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 by 24 points (45/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 7 and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Redmi 7 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 7 or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 7 or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 leads on performance (43/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 7 over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Redmi 7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for everyday use.