Xiaomi Redmi A5 vs Samsung Galaxy A17

Compare Xiaomi Redmi A5 and Samsung Galaxy A17 side by side, including display, battery, camera, chipset, and other key specifications.

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Xiaomi Redmi A5

Android 15 (Go Edition)

Starting priceRs. 22,999

Memory4GB / 64GB & 128GB

Battery5200mAh (typical)

Samsung Galaxy A17

One UI 7

Starting priceRs. 51,500

Memory6GB / 128GB

Battery5000 mAh

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The important differences at a glance

Xiaomi Redmi A5 and Samsung Galaxy A17 lead in different areas, so the better choice depends on what matters to you.

Based on listed specifications

Lower starting priceXiaomi Redmi A5Rs. 28,501 less

Benchmark performanceXiaomi Redmi A521000000% higher listed benchmark score

Battery capacityXiaomi Redmi A55,200 mAh listed capacity

Faster chargingSamsung Galaxy A1725W listed charging

Main camera resolutionSamsung Galaxy A1750 MP main camera

Lighter bodySamsung Galaxy A173 g lighter

This summary uses catalog data and current starting prices. Camera quality, software experience, and real-world battery life can differ from raw specifications.

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Specification	Xiaomi Redmi A5	Samsung Galaxy A17
Variants & Pricing
All Variants	PK: 4GB / 64GB & 128GB, Rs. 22,999, PTA: Yes, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Midnight Black, Sandy Gold, Lake Green, Ocean Blue	PK: 6GB / 128GB, Rs. 51,500, PTA: Yes, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Light Blue , Black , Gray \| PK: 6GB / 256GB, Rs. 74,999, PTA: Yes, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Light Blue , Black , Gray
Price	Rs. 22,999	Rs. 51,500
PTA Approved	Yes	Yes
RAM	4GB	6GB
Storage	64GB & 128GB	128GB
Card Slot	Yes	Yes
Colors	Midnight Black, Sandy Gold, Lake Green, Ocean Blue	Light Blue , Black , Gray
Availability	Yes	Yes
Currency	PKR	PKR
Basic
Launch Date	2025-05-25	2025-08-27
Security Updates Until	N/A	2031-09-30
Upcoming Device	No	No
Status	Available	Available
Manufacturer	Xiaomi	Samsung
Warranty	1 Year Limited Warranty	1 Year Warranty
Official Website	N/A	https://www.samsung.com/pk/
OS	Android 15 (Go Edition)	One UI 7
Android Version	Android 15	Android 15
Performance
Chipset	UNISOC T7250, 12nm, Octa-core	Mediatek Helio G99
CPU	Octa-core (2×1.8 GHz + 6×1.6 GHz)	Octa-core (2.2GHz + 2.0GHz)
GPU	Mali-G57 MP1	Mali-G57 MC2
Benchmark	AnTuTu	AnTuTu
Benchmark Score	210000	0
Benchmark Remarks	Basic performance for daily use	Mid-range Samsung device with AMOLED display, OIS camera and long-term security updates till 2031
Display
Size	6.88 Inches	6.7 inches
Type	Large screen display (Wet Touch supported)	Super AMOLED
Resolution	1640 x 720, 260ppi	1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+)
PPI Density	260	385 ppi
Refresh Rate	Up to 120Hz	N/A
Body
Dimensions	171.7mm x 77.8mm x 8.26mm	164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm
Weight	193g	190 g
SIM	Dual SIM + microSD	Dual Nano-SIM
IP Rating	N/A	N/A
Battery
Battery	5200mAh (typical)	5000 mAh
Charging	15W fast charging \| USB Type-C	25W wired
Camera
Back Camera	32MP \| filmCamera \| HDR \| Ultra HD \| Night mode	50 MP, f/1.8 (wide, OIS) + 5 MP, f/2.2 + 2 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera	8MP \| HDR mode \| Fill-light \| Portrait mode \| Time-lapse \| Night mode	13 MP, f/2.0
Back Camera Count	1	3
Front Camera Count	1	1
Back Video	Yes	1080p@30fps
Front Video	Yes	1080p@30fps
Back Flash	Yes	Yes
Front Flash	Yes	No
Camera Features	HDR, Night mode, Portrait, Ultra HD	Auto Focus, OIS, HDR, Panorama, Slow motion (120fps)
Zoom	Digital zoom	Up to 10x digital zoom
Connectivity
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE	2G / 3G / 4G / LTE
SIM Type	Dual SIM	Dual Nano-SIM (Hybrid slot)
Wi-Fi	Yes	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
Bluetooth	Yes	Bluetooth 5.3
GPS	GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BDS (only B1C)	GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
NFC	No	Yes
Infrared	No	No
Radio	Yes	No
USB	USB Type-C	USB Type-C (USB 2.0)
Sensors
Fingerprint	Fingerprint and Face Unlock	Fingerprint sensor
Others	Virtual proximity sensor, Virtual ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic compass	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic, Light, Virtual proximity sensing