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Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

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Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

64 out of 100
Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G
VS
55 out of 100
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

Here we compared two smartphones: the 6.9-inch Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (with Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3) that was released on August 1, 2025, against the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, which is powered by Exynos 1330. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

Memory
  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G
  • Comes with 2000 mAh larger battery capacity: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher display refresh rate – 144 Hz
  • Water-resistant body (IP64 classification)
  • Reverse charging feature
  • Has a built-in infrared port
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.3)
  • Optical image stabilization
  • Expandable storage via MicroSD card up to 1536GB
  • Super AMOLED display (versus competitor's IPS LCD)
  • Weighs 25 grams less
  • Ready for eSIM technology

Review

Evaluation of Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
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Value for money (Beta)

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Currency
4 / 128 GB
VS
4 / 128 GB
133.8
(Excellent)
Value Index
100.6
(Excellent)
Based on our estimates, Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G offers an 33% better value-for-money ratio at the given prices. It might be worth spending an extra 29 SGD on this phone.
Please note: Our camera and battery review is still in progress and may result in an adjusted value index.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Redmi 15 5G
vs
Galaxy A17 5G

Display

TypeIPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Size6.9 inches6.7 inches
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels1080 x 2340 pixels
Aspect ratio19.5:919.5:9
PPI374 ppi385 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz90 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYesNo
Max rated brightness850 nits800 nits
HDR supportNoNo
Touch sampling rate288 Hz -
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass Victus
Screen-to-body ratio85.6%86%
Display features - - DCI-P3
Display tests
RGB color space - 99.8%
PWM - 120 Hz
Response time - 12 ms
Contrast - ∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)

Design and build

Height169.48 mm (6.67 inches)164.4 mm (6.47 inches)
Width80.45 mm (3.17 inches)77.9 mm (3.07 inches)
Thickness8.4 mm (0.33 inches)7.5 mm (0.3 inches)
Weight217 g (7.65 oz)192 g (6.77 oz)
WaterproofIP64IP54
Rear materialPlasticGlass
Frame materialPlasticPlastic
ColorsBlack, Gray, GreenBlack, Gray, Blue
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-buttonYes, in-button
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3Samsung Exynos 1330
Max clock2300 MHz2400 MHz
CPU cores8 (2 + 6)8 (2 + 6)
Architecture- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.3 GHz: Cortex-A78		- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A78
ManufacturingTSMCSamsung
Lithography process6 nanometers5 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)HexagonYes
GraphicsAdreno 619Mali-G68 MP2
GPU shading units25664
GPU clock900 MHz949 MHz
FLOPS~460.8 GFLOPS~121.5 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Geekbench Compute (GPU)13731318
Single-core score932953
Multi-core score20842003
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
CPU158730156431
GPU8939063880
Memory107173109278
UX112631133514
Total score467924463103
SamplesLess than 3Less than 3

Memory

RAM
RAM size4 GB4 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X
Memory clock2133 MHz2133 MHz
Channels22
Storage
Storage size128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
Memory cardNoMicroSD
Memory card max size - Up to 1536 GB

Software

Operating systemAndroid 15 Android 15
ROMHyperOS 2.0One UI 7.0

Battery

Capacity7000 mAh5000 mAh
Max charge power33 W25 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Ion
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo No
Reverse chargingYesNo
Fast chargingYes (50% in 45 min)Yes (48% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:48 hr1:20 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing - 06:03 hr
Watching video - 11:31 hr
Gaming - 04:29 hr
Standby - 98 hr
General battery life

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution8192 x 61448160 x 6120
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDLED
StabilizationDigitalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingNoNo
1080p video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 30FPS
Slow motion - 120 FPS (720p)
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Depth
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 5 MP
3) Macro: 2 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Sensor - Samsung ISOCELL S5KJN1
Sensor size1/2.88"1/2.76"
Pixel size0.61 micron0.64 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution - 5 MP
Aperture - f/2.2
Sensor - SmartSens SC501
Sensor size - 1/5"
Pixel size - 1.12 micron
Stabilization - Digital
Macro lens
Image resolution - 2 MP
Aperture - f/2.4
Stabilization - No

Selfie camera

Megapixels8 megapixels13 megapixels
Image resolution - 4160 x 3120
Aperturef/2.0f/2.0
Focal length - 26 mm
SensorCMOSGalaxyCore GC13A0
Sensor size - 1/3.1"
Pixel size - 1.12 micron
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationDigitalNo
Video resolution1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.15.3
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version22
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPortNoNo
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
NFC*YesDepends on the region
Infrared portYesNo
Network
Number of SIM*22
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandbyStandby
eSIM support*NoYes
Hybrid slotNoNo
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersMonoMono
Headphone audio jackNoNo
FM radioYesNo
Dolby AtmosYesYes
Speakers test
Max loudness

Other

CategoryMid-rangeBudget
AnnouncedAugust 2025August 2025
Release dateAugust 2025August 2025
Launch price (MSRP)$209$229
SAR (head) - 0.67 W/kg
SAR (body) - 0.97 W/kg
Sensors - Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerNot includedNot included
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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