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Samsung Galaxy F17 5G vs Redmi Note 17 5G

₹4,500 apart. Here is what actually separates them.

The short version

Which one should you buy?

The Galaxy F17 5G starts ₹4,500 lower: ₹23,499 against ₹27,999 for the Redmi Note 17 5G.

  • The Redmi Note 17 5G has the bigger battery: 8,000 mAh against 5,000 mAh. It also charges faster, at 45W against 25W.
  • The Redmi Note 17 5G has the better screen on paper: smoother (120Hz against 90Hz) and brighter (1,800 nits against 1,100).
  • Only the Galaxy F17 5G has an ultrawide camera. Only the Galaxy F17 5G stabilises its main camera optically (OIS), which helps in low light and on video.
  • The Galaxy F17 5G is promised more software updates: 6 OS updates, against 4 OS updates for the Redmi Note 17 5G.
  • The Galaxy F17 5G is the lighter phone: 192 g against 225 g.
Which to buy

Get the Galaxy F17 5G for the lower price, the ultrawide camera and a stabilised main camera. Get the Redmi Note 17 5G for the bigger battery, faster charging and the better screen.

Side by side

Every spec, lined up

Better on paper

Display

SpecGalaxy F17 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
Size 6.7 inches 6.99 inches
Panel Super AMOLED AMOLED
Resolution 2340 x 1080 (Full HD+) 2396 x 1080 (better)
Refresh rate 90Hz 120Hz (better)
Peak brightness 1,100 nits 1,800 nits (better)
Protection Gorilla Glass Victus (front) Corning Gorilla Glass 7i

Performance

SpecGalaxy F17 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
Chipset Exynos 1330 Snapdragon 4 Gen 4
CPU Octa-core, up to 2.4GHz Octa-core, up to 2.3GHz
GPU Not listed Adreno
RAM 4GB, 6GB 6GB, 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
Software One UI 7 · 6 OS updates (better) HyperOS 3 · 4 OS updates

Camera

SpecGalaxy F17 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
Rear cameras 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) + 5MP ultrawide (f/2.2) + 2MP macro (f/2.4) 50MP main (f/1.8)
Front camera 13MP (f/2.0) 8MP (f/2.0)
Video 1080p at 30fps (rear) 1080p at 30fps (rear), 1080p at 30fps (front)

Battery

SpecGalaxy F17 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
Battery 5,000 mAh 8,000 mAh (better)
Wired charging 25W 45W (better)

Build and connectivity

SpecGalaxy F17 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
Network 5G (Sub6 FDD/TDD), 4G LTE 5G, 4G LTE
SIM Dual nano SIM (hybrid microSD) SIM + microSD slot
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3 Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1
NFC Yes Not listed
Dust and water IP54 IP65 (better)
Weight 192 g (better) 225 g
Thickness 7.5 mm (better) 8.4 mm
Colours Violet Pop, Neo Black Arctic Blue, Starlight Purple, Dark Night

Availability

SpecGalaxy F17 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
Launch in India 11 Sep 2025 28 Jul 2026
Status On sale On sale
Price in India

Versions and prices

Galaxy F17 5G
  • 4GB + 128GB₹23,499
  • 6GB + 128GB₹26,499
Redmi Note 17 5G
  • 6GB + 128GB₹27,999
  • 8GB + 128GB₹30,999

Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.

Quick answers

Galaxy F17 5G vs Redmi Note 17 5G, answered

In India, the Samsung Galaxy F17 5G starts at ₹23,499 and the Redmi Note 17 5G starts at ₹27,999.

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Which is cheaper, the Galaxy F17 5G or the Redmi Note 17 5G?

The Galaxy F17 5G, by ₹4,500. Starting prices: ₹23,499 for the Galaxy F17 5G, ₹27,999 for the Redmi Note 17 5G. The Galaxy F17 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹26,499. The Redmi Note 17 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹30,999.

Which has the bigger battery, the Galaxy F17 5G or the Redmi Note 17 5G?

The Redmi Note 17 5G, with 8,000 mAh to 5,000 mAh. For charging, the Redmi Note 17 5G is quicker: 45W to 25W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.

Which has the better display?

On paper, the Redmi Note 17 5G's: it is smoother (120Hz to 90Hz) and brighter (1,800 to 1,100 nits). The Galaxy F17 5G has a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED at 90Hz, the Redmi Note 17 5G a 6.99-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.

Which has the better camera?

On features, only the Galaxy F17 5G has an ultrawide camera. The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) on the Galaxy F17 5G and 50MP main (f/1.8) on the Redmi Note 17 5G. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.

Which processors do they use?

The Galaxy F17 5G runs the Exynos 1330, the Redmi Note 17 5G the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4.

Which gets more software updates?

The Galaxy F17 5G. It is promised 6 OS updates; the Redmi Note 17 5G, 4 OS updates.

Which is better protected against water?

The Redmi Note 17 5G, rated IP65 to the Galaxy F17 5G's IP54. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.

Which is lighter?

The Galaxy F17 5G, at 192 g to 225 g.