Redmi Note 17 vs Samsung Galaxy A04
The Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $185 and $135. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 17 leads — 33/100 vs 19/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Note 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A04 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 225g).
Redmi Note 17
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $135 vs $185
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 97/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 vs the Samsung Galaxy A04, the Redmi Note 17 scores 14 points higher (33/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (60/100 vs 36/100). 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 A04 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (60/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (60/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 | Samsung Galaxy A04 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 600942 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2210 | — | |
| Display | 7.0" OLED | 6.5" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2396 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $185 | $135 |
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 6.5" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $50. Samsung Galaxy A04 is cheaper by $50.
performance
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 A04 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (60/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (60/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Redmi Note 17 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A04 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 and the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Redmi Note 17 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 19/100.
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 over the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.