Samsung Galaxy M17 5G vs Redmi Note 15 SE 5G
₹6,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Galaxy M17 5G starts ₹6,000 lower: ₹19,999 against ₹25,999 for the Redmi Note 15 SE 5G.
- The Redmi Note 15 SE 5G has the bigger battery: 5,800 mAh against 5,000 mAh. It also charges faster, at 45W against 25W.
- The Redmi Note 15 SE 5G has the better screen on paper: smoother (120Hz against 90Hz) and brighter (3,200 nits against 1,100).
- Only the Galaxy M17 5G has an ultrawide camera; the Redmi Note 15 SE 5G backs its main camera with a 2MP depth sensor. Only the Galaxy M17 5G stabilises its main camera optically (OIS), which helps in low light and on video.
- The Galaxy M17 5G is promised more software updates: 6 OS updates, against 4 OS updates for the Redmi Note 15 SE 5G.
- The Redmi Note 15 SE 5G is the lighter phone: 178 g against 192 g.
Get the Galaxy M17 5G for the lower price, the ultrawide camera and a stabilised main camera. Get the Redmi Note 15 SE 5G for the bigger battery, faster charging and the better screen.
Every spec, lined up
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 4GB + 128GB₹19,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹22,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹25,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹27,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹29,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Galaxy M17 5G vs Redmi Note 15 SE 5G, answered
In India, the Samsung Galaxy M17 5G starts at ₹19,999 and the Redmi Note 15 SE 5G starts at ₹25,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Galaxy M17 5G or the Redmi Note 15 SE 5G?
The Galaxy M17 5G, by ₹6,000. Starting prices: ₹19,999 for the Galaxy M17 5G, ₹25,999 for the Redmi Note 15 SE 5G. The Galaxy M17 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹22,999. The Redmi Note 15 SE 5G comes in 3 versions, up to ₹29,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Galaxy M17 5G or the Redmi Note 15 SE 5G?
The Redmi Note 15 SE 5G, with 5,800 mAh to 5,000 mAh. For charging, the Redmi Note 15 SE 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 15 SE 5G's: it is smoother (120Hz to 90Hz) and brighter (3,200 to 1,100 nits). The Galaxy M17 5G has a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED at 90Hz, the Redmi Note 15 SE 5G a 6.77-inch Curved AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the Galaxy M17 5G has an ultrawide camera. The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) on the Galaxy M17 5G and 50MP main (f/1.8) on the Redmi Note 15 SE 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 M17 5G runs the Exynos 1330, the Redmi Note 15 SE 5G the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3.
Which gets more software updates?
The Galaxy M17 5G. It is promised 6 OS updates; the Redmi Note 15 SE 5G, 4 OS updates.
Which is better protected against water?
The Redmi Note 15 SE 5G, rated IP65 and IP66 to the Galaxy M17 5G's IP54. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The Redmi Note 15 SE 5G, at 178 g to 192 g.
