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Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs Redmi 15 5G
₹14,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Redmi 15 5G starts ₹14,000 lower: ₹13,999 against ₹27,999 for the Galaxy A17 5G.
- The Redmi 15 5G has the better screen on paper: smoother (120Hz against 90Hz).
- Only the Galaxy A17 5G has an ultrawide camera; the Redmi 15 5G backs its main camera with a 2MP depth sensor. Only the Galaxy A17 5G stabilises its main camera optically (OIS), which helps in low light and on video.
- The Galaxy A17 5G is promised more software updates: 6 OS updates, against 2 OS updates for the Redmi 15 5G.
- The Galaxy A17 5G is the lighter phone: 192 g against 212 g.
- The Galaxy A17 5G is better sealed against dust and water: IP54 against IP53.
Which to buy
Get the Galaxy A17 5G for the ultrawide camera, a stabilised main camera and longer software support. Get the Redmi 15 5G for the lower price and the smoother screen.
Every spec, lined up
Better on paper
Display
SpecGalaxy A17 5GRedmi 15 5G
Size
6.7 inches
6.88 inches
Panel
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD display
Resolution
2340 x 1080 (Full HD+)
2460 x 1080 (better)
Refresh rate
90Hz
120Hz (better)
Peak brightness
Not listed
600 nits
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
SpecGalaxy A17 5GRedmi 15 5G
Chipset
Not listed
Snapdragon 4s Gen 2
CPU
Octa-core, up to 2.4GHz
8-core
GPU
Not listed
Adreno
RAM
6GB, 8GB
6GB, 8GB
Storage
128GB
128GB, 256GB
Software
One UI 7 · 6 OS updates (better)
HyperOS 2 · 2 OS updates
Camera
SpecGalaxy A17 5GRedmi 15 5G
Rear cameras
50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) + 5MP ultrawide (f/2.2) + 2MP macro (f/2.4)
50MP main + 2MP depth
Front camera
13MP
8MP
Video
1080p at 30fps (rear)
1080p at 30fps
Battery
SpecGalaxy A17 5GRedmi 15 5G
Battery
5,000 mAh
5,160 mAh (better)
Wired charging
Not listed
33W
Build and connectivity
SpecGalaxy A17 5GRedmi 15 5G
Network
5G (Sub6 FDD/TDD), 4G LTE
5G
SIM
Dual nano SIM (hybrid microSD)
Dual nano SIM
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3
NFC
No
No
Dust and water
IP54 (better)
IP53
Weight
192 g (better)
212 g
Thickness
7.5 mm (better)
8.2 mm
Colours
Black, Blue, Gray
Frosted White, Midnight Black, Sandy Purple
Availability
SpecGalaxy A17 5GRedmi 15 5G
Launch in India
31 Aug 2025
14 Aug 2025
Status
On sale
On sale
Versions and prices
Galaxy A17 5G
- 6GB + 128GB₹27,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹30,999
Redmi 15 5G
- 6GB + 128GB₹13,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹15,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
