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Redmi 17 4G vs Samsung Galaxy A17 4G

Compare cameras, battery, screen and everyday features.

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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 21,550In Stock
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Samsung Galaxy A17 4G

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G

  • 190 g.
  • About 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) processor.
  • 5,000 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 25,800In 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 A17 4G has a sharper OLED screen, steadier photos and video (OIS) and sharper selfies (13 MP) and is lighter (190 g) and slimmer.

Weight

Redmi 17 4G
232 g
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
190 g

Display

Redmi 17 4G
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~254 ppi density)
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)

Performance

Redmi 17 4G
Mediatek Helio G91 Ultra (12 nm) processor
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) processor

Battery capacity

Redmi 17 4G
7,500 mAh battery capacity
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
5,000 mAh battery capacity

Charging

Redmi 17 4G
45 W rated wired charging power
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
25 W rated wired charging power

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

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).

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G

  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • Sharper screen: 385 ppi (vs 254 ppi).
  • Optical image stabilisation on the main camera.
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 13 MP (vs 8 MP).
  • Lighter: 190 g (vs 232 g).
  • Slimmer: 7.5 mm thick (vs 8.8 mm).

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PriorityRedmi 17 4GSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
Display6.9-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 254 ppi6.7-inch OLED display, 90 Hz, 385 ppi
Camera50 MP main camera50 MP main camera with OIS
PerformanceMediatek Helio G91 Ultra processorMediatek Helio G99 processor
MemoryUp to 6 GB RAMUp to 8 GB RAM
Battery capacity7,500 mAh battery5,000 mAh battery
Charging45 W wired charging25 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 17 4GSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
BrandRedmiSamsung
ModelRedmi 17 (4G)Galaxy A17 4G
Announced2026, August 102025, September 18
Release statusAvailable. Released 2026, August 10Available. Released 2025, September 18
Model numbers—SM-A175F, SM-A175F/DS, SM-A175M, SM-A175M/DS, SM-A175F/DSB
SAR EU—0.37 W/kg (head)     1.18 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 17 4GSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
Dimensions170.1 x 78.4 x 8.8 mm (6.70 x 3.09 x 0.35 in)164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
Weight232 g (8.18 oz)190 g (6.70 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic back, plastic frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic back, plastic frame
Additional body featuresRGB light (on the back)—

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 17 4GSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
Display6.9 inches, 114.9 cm2 (~86.2% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 120Hz, 825 nits (HBM)Super AMOLED, 90Hz; 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~254 ppi density)1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 7iCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Display features120Hz, 825 nits (HBM)Super AMOLED, 90Hz
Display technologyIPS LCD—
Display size6.9 inches—
Refresh rate120Hz—
Brightness825 nits (HBM)—
Pixel density254 ppi—
Aspect ratio20:9 ratio—
Screen-to-body ratio86.2% screen-to-body ratio—

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 17 4GSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
ProcessorMediatek Helio G91 Ultra (12 nm)Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G52 MC2Mali-G57 MC2
User interfaceHyperOS 3—
Process node12 nm—

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 17 4GSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
RAM4GB, 6GB4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage128GB, 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage technologyeMMC 5.1—
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Memory configurations128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 17 4GSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF, OIS 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
Front camera8 MP, f/2.1, (wide)13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Rear camera featuresLED flash, HDRLED flash, panorama, HDR
Rear camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera featuresHDR—
Front camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 17 4GSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
BatterySi/C Li-Ion 7500 mAh5000 mAh
Charging45W wired, 100% in 96 min 22.5W reverse wired25W wired
Battery technologySi/C Li-Ion—
Reverse charging22.5W reverse wired—

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 17 4GSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
Operating systemAndroid 16, HyperOS 3Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 17 4GSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 411, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
Network speedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 17 4GSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
NFCYes (market/region dependent)Yes (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
RadioFM radioFM radio (market/region dependent)
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 17 4GSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
Water resistanceIP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 17 4GSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
ColorsBlack, Deep Blue, Lotus Purple, Oak GreenBlack, Gray, Light blue
Multitasking and productivity—Virtual proximity sensing

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 17 4GSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes
3.5 mm headphone jackYesNo

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 17 4GSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
Energy—Class A
Battery—51:33h endurance, 1200 cycles
Free fall—Class B (180 falls)
Repairability—Class C

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 A17 4G makes sense if you want a sharper OLED screen.

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