Redmi Note 17 vs Samsung Galaxy A03
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 (2026) and the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 17 leads — 33/100 vs 16/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi Note 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A03 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 225g).
Redmi Note 17
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 196g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 vs the Samsung Galaxy A03, the Redmi Note 17 scores 17 points higher (33/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (60/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 and the Samsung Galaxy A03 are nearly equal (24/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (60/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (55/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 | Samsung Galaxy A03 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 600942 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2210 | — | |
| Display | 7.0" OLED | 6.5" PLS TFT | |
| Resolution | 1080x2396 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 196 g | |
| Price | $185 | — |
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 6.5" PLS TFT
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A03
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 and the Samsung Galaxy A03 are nearly equal (24/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (60/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (55/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Redmi Note 17 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A03 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 and the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Redmi Note 17 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 — 16/100.
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 over the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.