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Redmi 17 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A08

WINNER
Redmi 17 5G
42.9Inno Score
VS
Samsung Galaxy A08
33.8Inno Score
20Performance20
40.9Display36.2
29Camera29
71.3Battery53.1
86.7Features41.3
9 spec wins — Redmi 17 5G3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A08

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi 17 5G wins this phone face-off, 42.9 to 33.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+45) and battery (+18). Samsung Galaxy A08 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 17 5G

  • Stronger display score: 41 vs 36
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 53
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 41
  • 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 4 GB

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A08

  • 15% lower weight: 197 g vs 232 g

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecRedmi 17 5GSamsung Galaxy A08
Screen size6.9 ″+3%6.7 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDPLS LCD
Resolution720x1600720x1600
Pixel density254 ppi262 ppi+3%
Refresh rate120 Hz+33%90 Hz
Peak brightness825 nits—
Screen-to-body86.2 %+3%83.6 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecRedmi 17 5GSamsung Galaxy A08
ChipsetSnapdragon 4 Gen 5MediaTek Helio G99
RAM (max)6 GB+50%4 GB
Storage options128/256GB64/128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2—

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecRedmi 17 5GSamsung Galaxy A08
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@60fps
Front camera8 MP8 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecRedmi 17 5GSamsung Galaxy A08
Capacity7,500 mAh+25%6,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W+80%25 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecRedmi 17 5GSamsung Galaxy A08
Weight232 g197 g+15%
Thickness8.8 mm8 mm+9%
IP ratingIP64IP64
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecRedmi 17 5GSamsung Galaxy A08
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.3
NFCYesNo
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecRedmi 17 5GSamsung Galaxy A08
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 17 (One UI 9)
OS update pledge—6 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecRedmi 17 5GSamsung Galaxy A08
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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