Samsung Galaxy F70 5G vs Redmi 17C 5G
₹1,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Redmi 17C 5G starts ₹1,000 lower: ₹20,999 against ₹21,999 for the Galaxy F70 5G.
- The Redmi 17C 5G has the bigger battery: 6,000 mAh against 5,000 mAh.
- The screens are a split decision: the Galaxy F70 5G is sharper (Full HD+ against 1600 x 720), the Redmi 17C 5G is smoother (120Hz against 90Hz).
- Only the Galaxy F70 5G has an ultrawide camera. Only the Galaxy F70 5G stabilises its main camera optically (OIS), which helps in low light and on video.
- The Galaxy F70 5G is the lighter phone: 192 g against 211 g.
- The Redmi 17C 5G is better sealed against dust and water: IP64 against IP54.
Get the Galaxy F70 5G for the sharper screen, the ultrawide camera and a stabilised main camera. Get the Redmi 17C 5G for the lower price, the bigger battery and the smoother screen.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 4GB + 128GB₹21,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹24,999
- 4GB + 128GB₹20,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹22,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Galaxy F70 5G vs Redmi 17C 5G, answered
In India, the Samsung Galaxy F70 5G starts at ₹21,999 and the Redmi 17C 5G starts at ₹20,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Galaxy F70 5G or the Redmi 17C 5G?
The Redmi 17C 5G, by ₹1,000. Starting prices: ₹20,999 for the Redmi 17C 5G, ₹21,999 for the Galaxy F70 5G. The Galaxy F70 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹24,999. The Redmi 17C 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹22,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Galaxy F70 5G or the Redmi 17C 5G?
The Redmi 17C 5G, with 6,000 mAh to 5,000 mAh. Charging is close too: 25W and 33W. 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 17C 5G's: it is smoother (120Hz to 90Hz). The Galaxy F70 5G has a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED at 90Hz, the Redmi 17C 5G a 6.9-inch screen at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the Galaxy F70 5G has an ultrawide camera. The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) on the Galaxy F70 5G and 50MP main (f/1.8) on the Redmi 17C 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 F70 5G runs the Exynos 1330, the Redmi 17C 5G the MediaTek Dimensity 6300.
Which is better protected against water?
The Redmi 17C 5G, rated IP64 to the Galaxy F70 5G's IP54. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The Galaxy F70 5G, at 192 g to 211 g.
