Redmi Note 17 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $185 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 50/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 593,849); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 17
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 2328
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 225g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 25 points higher (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (64/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Redmi Note 17 — 64/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 60/100; 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 S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (64/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (97/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 593849 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2328 | 9490 | |
| Display | 7.0" OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2396 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $185 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 17 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Redmi Note 17 by 80.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $914. Redmi Note 17 was $914 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (91/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (73/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (64/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (97/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 by 25 points (75/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Redmi Note 17 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.