Redmi Note 17 4G vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Redmi Note 17 4G (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $165 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 17 4G leads — 46/100 vs 45/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 4G has the bigger battery (7700 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is faster in AnTuTu (554,590 vs 505,682); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 17 4G
Samsung Galaxy A17
What makes Redmi Note 17 4G better?
- Bigger battery: 7700 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 554590 vs 505682
- Better Geekbench Single: 727 vs 484
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 1558
- Lighter: 190g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $147 vs $165
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 36/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 4G vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Redmi Note 17 4G scores 1 points higher (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 4G leads (63/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Redmi Note 17 4G — 62/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 — 66/100; 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 A17 is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 4G is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Redmi Note 17 4G are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 4G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (70/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 4G | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 505682 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 484 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1558 | 2047 | |
| Display | 7.0" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2396 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 169.7×79.1×8.5 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $165 | $147 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 17 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 17 4G
- 7.0" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 17 4G
- 7700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 17 4G and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A17 leads Redmi Note 17 4G by 8.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $18. Samsung Galaxy A17 was $18 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 4G is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Redmi Note 17 4G are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 4G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (63/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (70/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 4G or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Redmi Note 17 4G edges out the Samsung Galaxy A17 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 4G and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Redmi Note 17 4G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 4G or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 leads on performance (43/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 4G over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Samsung Galaxy A17 (70/100 vs 40/100).