Redmi 8A vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Redmi 8A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $100 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads — 48/100 vs 23/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy M17 is faster in AnTuTu (607,489 vs 193,115); the Samsung Galaxy M17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 8A doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 8A
Samsung Galaxy M17
What makes Redmi 8A better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $130
- Overall rating 23/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 607489 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 960 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1826 vs 795
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 8A vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Samsung Galaxy M17 scores 25 points higher (48/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (46/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (33/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Redmi 8A — 34/100, Samsung Galaxy M17 — 76/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (46/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (67/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (69/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 8A | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 193115 | 607489 | |
| Geekbench Single | 199 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 795 | 1826 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 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 / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 8A
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Redmi 8A
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 8A
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 8A and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy M17 leads Redmi 8A by 68.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $30. Redmi 8A was $30 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (46/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (67/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (33/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (69/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 8A or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A by 25 points (48/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 8A and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Redmi 8A has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 8A or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 8A or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 leads on performance (46/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 8A over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.