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Samsung Galaxy M47 5G vs Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G

₹1,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.

Samsung Galaxy M47 5G From ₹37,999
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G From ₹36,999
The short version

Which one should you buy?

The Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G starts ₹1,000 lower: ₹36,999 against ₹37,999 for the Galaxy M47 5G.

  • The Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G has the bigger battery: 9,000 mAh against 6,000 mAh. It also charges faster, at 67W against 45W.
  • The Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G has the better screen on paper: sharper (1.5K against Full HD+).
  • The Galaxy M47 5G is promised more software updates: 6 OS updates, against 4 OS updates for the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G.
  • The Galaxy M47 5G is the lighter phone: 206 g against 226 g.
Which to buy

Get the Galaxy M47 5G for longer software support and the lighter build. Get the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G for the lower price, the bigger battery and faster charging.

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Every spec, lined up

Better on paper

Spec score

SpecGalaxy M47 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro 5G
Overall 7.4 out of 10 Very good 7.8 out of 10 Very good (better)
Performance 6.5 out of 10 7 out of 10 (better)
Display 8.1 out of 10 9 out of 10 (better)
Rear camera 6.9 out of 10 (better) 6.6 out of 10
Front camera 5.1 out of 10 5.5 out of 10 (better)
Battery 7.8 out of 10 8.9 out of 10 (better)
Build Not rated 9.2 out of 10
Software 9.3 out of 10 (better) 7.6 out of 10

Display

SpecGalaxy M47 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro 5G
Size 6.7 inches 6.83 inches
Panel Super AMOLED AMOLED
Resolution 2340 x 1080 (Full HD+) 2772 x 1280 (1.5K) (better)
Refresh rate 120Hz 120Hz
Peak brightness Not listed 3,500 nits
Protection Gorilla Glass Victus+ Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Performance

SpecGalaxy M47 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro 5G
Chipset Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
CPU Octa-core, up to 2.4GHz Octa-core, up to 2.4GHz
GPU Not listed Adreno
RAM 6GB, 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB, 256GB
Software One UI 8.5, Android 16 · 6 OS updates (better) HyperOS 3, Android 16 · 4 OS updates

Camera

SpecGalaxy M47 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro 5G
Rear cameras 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) + 5MP ultrawide (f/2.2) + 2MP macro (f/2.4) 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) + 8MP ultrawide
Front camera 12MP (f/2.2) 16MP (f/2.4)
Video 4K at 30fps (rear) 1080p at 30fps (rear), 1080p at 30fps (front)

Battery

SpecGalaxy M47 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro 5G
Battery 6,000 mAh 9,000 mAh (better)
Wired charging 45W 67W (better)

Build and connectivity

SpecGalaxy M47 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro 5G
Network 5G (Sub6 FDD/TDD), 4G LTE 5G, 4G LTE
SIM Dual nano SIM (hybrid microSD) Not listed
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1 Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1
NFC Yes Not listed
Dust and water Not listed IP66 + IP68 + IP69 + IP69K
Weight 206 g (better) 226 g
Thickness 8.1 mm (better) 8.6 mm
Colours Blaze Blue, Rogue Red Cloud Blue, Purple Vibe, Stealth Black

Availability

SpecGalaxy M47 5GRedmi Note 17 Pro 5G
Launch in India Not listed 9 Sep 2026
Status On sale On sale
Price in India

Versions and prices

Galaxy M47 5G
  • 6GB + 128GB₹37,999
  • 8GB + 128GB₹41,999
Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G
  • 8GB + 128GB₹36,999
  • 8GB + 256GB₹39,999

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

Quick answers

Galaxy M47 5G vs Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G, answered

In India, the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G starts at ₹37,999 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G starts at ₹36,999.

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Which is cheaper, the Galaxy M47 5G or the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G?

The Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G, by ₹1,000. Starting prices: ₹36,999 for the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G, ₹37,999 for the Galaxy M47 5G. The Galaxy M47 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹41,999. The Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹39,999.

Which has the bigger battery, the Galaxy M47 5G or the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G?

The Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G, with 9,000 mAh to 6,000 mAh. For charging, the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G is quicker: 67W to 45W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.

Which has the better display?

On paper they are close. The Galaxy M47 5G has a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED at 120Hz, the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G a 6.83-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.

Which has the better camera?

The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) on the Galaxy M47 5G and 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) on the Redmi Note 17 Pro 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 M47 5G runs the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4.

Which gets more software updates?

The Galaxy M47 5G. It is promised 6 OS updates; the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G, 4 OS updates.

Which is lighter?

The Galaxy M47 5G, at 206 g to 226 g.