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Samsung Galaxy M16 5G vs Redmi 17 4G

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Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

  • 191 g.
  • About 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) processor.
  • 5,000 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 19,000In Stock
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Redmi 17 4G

Redmi 17 4G

  • 232 g.
  • Screen: 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~254 ppi density).
  • Mediatek Helio G91 Ultra (12 nm) processor.
  • Storage: eMMC 5.1.
  • 7,500 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 20,200In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Redmi 17 4G has a much bigger battery (7,500 mAh) and a larger 6.9-inch screen, scrolls more smoothly (120 Hz) and charges faster (45 W), while the Samsung Galaxy M16 5G has a sharper OLED screen and sharper selfies (13 MP) and is lighter (191 g) and slimmer.

Weight

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
191 g
Redmi 17 4G
232 g

Display

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Redmi 17 4G
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~254 ppi density)

Performance

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) processor
Redmi 17 4G
Mediatek Helio G91 Ultra (12 nm) processor

Battery capacity

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
5,000 mAh battery capacity
Redmi 17 4G
7,500 mAh battery capacity

Charging

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
25 W rated wired charging power
Redmi 17 4G
45 W rated wired charging power

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • Sharper screen: 385 ppi (vs 254 ppi).
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 13 MP (vs 8 MP).
  • Lighter: 191 g (vs 232 g).
  • Slimmer: 7.9 mm thick (vs 8.8 mm).

Redmi 17 4G

  • Bigger battery: 7,500 mAh (vs 5,000 mAh).
  • Faster rated wired charging: 45 W (vs 25 W).
  • Smoother 120 Hz display (vs 90 Hz).
  • IP64 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • Larger 6.9-inch screen (vs 6.7-inch).
  • Newer Android 16 (vs Android 15).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy M16 5GRedmi 17 4G
Display6.7-inch OLED display, 90 Hz, 385 ppi6.9-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 254 ppi
PerformanceMediatek Dimensity 6300 processorMediatek Helio G91 Ultra processor
MemoryUp to 8 GB RAMUp to 6 GB RAM
Battery capacity5,000 mAh battery7,500 mAh battery
Charging25 W wired charging45 W wired charging
Water resistanceIP54 water and dust resistanceIP64 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M16 5GRedmi 17 4G
BrandSamsungRedmi
ModelGalaxy M16Redmi 17 (4G)
Announced2025, February 272026, August 10
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, March 05Available. Released 2026, August 10
Model numbersSM-M166P, SM-M166P/DS—
SAR1.08 W/kg (head)—
SAR EU0.99 W/kg (head)     1.19 W/kg (body)—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M16 5GRedmi 17 4G
Dimensions164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)170.1 x 78.4 x 8.8 mm (6.70 x 3.09 x 0.35 in)
Weight191 g (6.74 oz)232 g (8.18 oz)
Build materialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic back, plastic frame
Additional body features—RGB light (on the back)

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M16 5GRedmi 17 4G
DisplaySuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM); 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)6.9 inches, 114.9 cm2 (~86.2% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 120Hz, 825 nits (HBM)
Screen resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~254 ppi density)
Display featuresSuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)120Hz, 825 nits (HBM)
Display protection—Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Display technology—IPS LCD
Display size—6.9 inches
Refresh rate—120Hz
Brightness—825 nits (HBM)
Pixel density—254 ppi
Aspect ratio—20:9 ratio
Screen-to-body ratio—86.2% screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M16 5GRedmi 17 4G
ProcessorMediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)Mediatek Helio G91 Ultra (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G52 MC2
User interface—HyperOS 3
Process node—12 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M16 5GRedmi 17 4G
RAM4GB / 6GB / 8GB4GB, 6GB
Storage128GB / 256GB128GB, 256GB
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Memory configurations128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Storage technology—eMMC 5.1

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M16 5GRedmi 17 4G
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens
Front camera13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm8 MP, f/2.1, (wide)
Rear camera featuresLED flash, panorama, HDRLED flash, HDR
Rear camera video1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS1080p@30fps
Front camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera features—HDR

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M16 5GRedmi 17 4G
Battery5000 mAhSi/C Li-Ion 7500 mAh
Charging25W wired45W wired, 100% in 96 min 22.5W reverse wired
Battery technology—Si/C Li-Ion
Reverse charging—22.5W reverse wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M16 5GRedmi 17 4G
Operating systemAndroid 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7Android 16, HyperOS 3

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M16 5GRedmi 17 4G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 661, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
5G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6—
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M16 5GRedmi 17 4G
NFCYesYes (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.4, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
RadioNoFM radio
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M16 5GRedmi 17 4G
Water resistanceIP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M16 5GRedmi 17 4G
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
ColorsThunder Black, MInt Green, Blush PinkBlack, Deep Blue, Lotus Purple, Oak Green

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M16 5GRedmi 17 4G
LoudspeakersYesYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoYes

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have a plastic frame.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both take two SIM cards.
  • Both offer up to 256 GB of storage.

In summary

For most buyers the Redmi 17 4G is the better buy; the Samsung Galaxy M16 5G makes sense if you want a sharper OLED screen.

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