Samsung Galaxy A17 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15: price and specs compared
Today the Samsung Galaxy A17 is Rs 3,800 cheaper. Prices come from the Pakistani online stores we track and are checked four times a day; every listing is PTA approved.
Key differences
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Rs 65,199 (better) | Rs 68,999 |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED, 90Hz | AMOLED |
| Chipset | Helio G99 | Helio G100 |
| Main camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP | 108 MP (better) |
| Selfie camera | 13 MP | 20 MP (better) |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh (better) |
| Charging | 25W | 33W (better) |
| Max storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Max RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| 5G | No | No |
| Weight | 192 g | 183.7 g (better) |
| Released | Oct 2025 | Mar 2026 (better) |
Green marks the better value on paper. Prices are today’s lowest across the stores we track.
Our verdict
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 is the better phone overall (bigger battery, faster charging), but it costs Rs 3,800 more.
- Choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 for: lower price.
- Choose the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 for: bigger battery, faster charging, newer model, higher-resolution main camera, higher-resolution selfie camera, lighter.
Full specifications
General
| SIM | Dual-Sims | SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or microSD) Dual stand |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192g | 183.7g |
| Release Date | 2025-10-03 | 2026-03-25 |
| Operating System | Android 15 OS | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
| Dimensions (mm) | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm | Height:164.03mm Width: 75.42mm Thickness: 7.94mm |
Display
| Screen Size | 6.7" | 33" |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | AMOLED (90HZ) | AMOLED display |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | IP54 |
| Screen Resolution | 1080 x 2340 Pixels | 2392 × 1080, 3200 nits peak brightness |
Performance
| Chipset | Helio G99 | Helio G100 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| CPU | Mediatek Helio G99 | MediaTek Helio G100-Ultra 6nm Octa-core |
Memory
| RAM / storage options | 6GB / 128GB, 8GB / 256GB | 8GB / 128GB, 8GB / 256GB |
|---|
Camera
| Main camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP | 108MP 0.64μm, 9in1 1.92μmf/1.76P lens1/1.67 |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie camera | 13 MP | 20MP 1/4'' sensor sizef/2.24P lens |
| Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Main camera video | 1080P@30fps | 1080p at 60 fps1080p at 30 fps 720p at 30fps |
| Selfie video | 1080P 30fps | 1080p at 30 fps 720p at 30fps |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 6000mAh (typ) 33W turbo charging |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | 25W wired | 33W wired |
Connectivity
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | Yes | NFC function may vary between markets |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
Questions and answers
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A17 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15?
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 is the better phone overall (bigger battery, faster charging), but it costs Rs 3,800 more. Choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 for: lower price. Choose the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 for: bigger battery, faster charging, newer model, higher-resolution main camera, higher-resolution selfie camera, lighter.
Which is cheaper in Pakistan, Samsung Galaxy A17 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 is Rs 3,800 cheaper today: Rs 65,199 at Daraz Official, against Rs 68,999 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15.
Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A17 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15?
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 has the better main camera on paper: 108 MP against 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP.
Which has the bigger battery, Samsung Galaxy A17 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15?
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 has the bigger battery: 6000 mAh against 5000 mAh.