Redmi 7 vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Redmi 7 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; estimated prices are $130 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 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy M17 is faster in AnTuTu (607,137 vs 243,691); the Samsung Galaxy M17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 7 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.5mm).
Redmi 7
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Lighter: 180g vs 192g
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 60/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 607137 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
- Better camera (28/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Redmi 7 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 12/100). 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 7 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Redmi 7 (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Redmi 7 (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Redmi 7 | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 607137 | |
| 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 | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 158.7×75.6×8.5 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $130 | $130 |
Redmi 7
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 7
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 7
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 7 and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy M17 leads Redmi 7 by 59.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $0. Same price.
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 7 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Redmi 7 (28/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Redmi 7 (37/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (75/100 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 7 or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably better than the Redmi 7 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 7 and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Redmi 7 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 7 or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 leads on camera score (28/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 7 over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Redmi 7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.