Starting priceRs. 54,999
ChipsetMediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
Battery5000 mAh
Main camera50 MP (f/1.8) + 5 MP (f/2.2) + 2 MP (f/2.4)
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Samsung Galaxy A16 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17
Compare Samsung Galaxy A16 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 across Pakistan prices, variants, performance, display, battery, camera, and connectivity.
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Starting priceCNY 1,299
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, 4nm
Battery8000mAh silicon-carbon battery
Main camera50MP primary camera, f/1.8, 5-element lens, autofocus
Comparison Summary
Which phone fits you better?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 leads in more of the measurable catalog highlights, while the other phone may still be the better fit for different needs.
This analysis uses listed catalog data and current starting prices. Real-world camera, software, and battery experience can differ from raw specifications.
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Samsung Galaxy A16
PK
Rs. 54,9996GB / 256GB
PTA: YesAvailable: YesCard slot: Yes
Colors
BlackLight GreenGray
PK
Rs. 61,9998GB / 256GB
PTA: YesAvailable: YesCard slot: Yes
Colors
BlackLight GreenGray
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17
CN
CNY 1,2996GB LPDDR4X / 128GB UFS 2.2
PTA: N/AAvailable: YesCard slot: Yes
Colors
BlackShallow AquaMeteor Purple
CN
CNY 1,3998GB LPDDR4X / 128GB UFS 2.2
PTA: N/AAvailable: YesCard slot: Yes
Colors
BlackShallow AquaMeteor Purple
CN
CNY 1,5998GB LPDDR4X / 256GB UFS 2.2
PTA: N/AAvailable: YesCard slot: Yes
Colors
BlackShallow AquaMeteor Purple
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| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Price & Availability | ||
| Price | Rs. 54,999 | CNY 1,299 |
| PTA Approved | Yes | N/A |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes | Yes |
| Colors | Black, Light Green, Gray | Black, Shallow Aqua, Meteor Purple |
| Availability | Yes | Yes |
| Currency | PKR | CNY |
| Basic | ||
| Launch Date | 2024-11-08 | 2026-07-14 |
| Security Updates Until | 2031-08-31 | N/A |
| Upcoming Device | No | No |
| Status | Available | Released |
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Xiaomi |
| Warranty | 1 Year Limited Warranty | N/A |
| Official Website | https://www.samsung.com/pk/smartphones/galaxy-a16/ | https://www.mi.com/prod/redmi-note-17/specs |
| OS | One UI 7 | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 |
| Android Version | Android 14 | 16 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, 4nm |
| CPU | Octa-core (2.2GHz, 2.0GHz) | Qualcomm Kryo octa-core 64-bit CPU, up to 2.3GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| Benchmark | N/A | N/A |
| Benchmark Score | N/A | N/A |
| Benchmark Remarks | N/A | N/A |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 7.0 inches |
| Type | Super AMOLED | Flat OLED, DCI-P3, Wet Touch 2.0 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) | 2396 x 1080 pixels |
| PPI Density | 385 | Approximately 376 ppi |
| Refresh Rate | N/A | 120Hz |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm | 169.70 x 79.14 x 8.26 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 225 g |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (Hybrid) | Dual Nano-SIM, dual 5G |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K |
| Battery | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000mAh silicon-carbon battery |
| Charging | 25W Super Fast Charging | 45W wired charging, 22.5W wired reverse charging, bypass charging |
| Camera | ||
| Back Camera | 50 MP (f/1.8) + 5 MP (f/2.2) + 2 MP (f/2.4) | 50MP primary camera, f/1.8, 5-element lens, autofocus |
| Front Camera | 13 MP, f/2.0 | 8MP selfie camera |
| Back Camera Count | 3 | 1 |
| Front Camera Count | 1 | 1 |
| Back Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p at 30fps |
| Front Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p at 30fps |
| Back Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Front Flash | No | No |
| Camera Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Portrait mode, film filters, film frames, document mode, Pro mode, panorama, slow motion and time-lapse |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom up to 10x | Digital zoom |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network | GSM / WCDMA / LTE | 2G, 3G, 4G LTE and 5G |
| SIM Type | Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS and Galileo |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared | No | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C (USB 2.0) | USB Type-C |
| Sensors | ||
| Fingerprint | Fingerprint Sensor (Side-mounted) | Optical in-display fingerprint sensor |
| Others | Accelerometer, Geomagnetic, Light, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Electronic compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
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