Redmi 17 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
20Performance20
40.9Display46
29Camera41.9
71.3Battery43.7
86.7Features49.3
9 spec wins — Redmi 17 5G5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi 17 5G wins this phone face-off, 42.9 to 37.3, pulling ahead mainly in features (+37) and battery (+28). Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 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 battery score: 71 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 49
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 50% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 4 GB
- 50% higher capacity: 7,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
- Stronger display score: 46 vs 41
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 29
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 52% higher Pixel density: 385 ppi vs 254 ppi
- 16% lower weight: 196 g vs 232 g
Display
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+3% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 385 ppi+52% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 825 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 86.2 % | 86 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | Exynos 1610 |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB+50% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 64/128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 5 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,500 mAh+50% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g | 196 g+16% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 7.7 mm+13% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | — | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |