Redmi 17 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
20Performance39.3
40.9Display49.4
29Camera46.1
71.3Battery51.4
86.7Features78.7
5 spec wins — Redmi 17 5G8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE wins this phone face-off, 49 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+19) and camera (+17). Redmi 17 5G 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 51
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 79
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 67% higher capacity: 7,500 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Stronger performance score: 39 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 41
- Stronger camera score: 46 vs 29
- 76% higher Peak brightness: 1,450 nits vs 825 nits
- 59% higher Pixel density: 403 ppi vs 254 ppi
Display
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+8% | 6.4 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 403 ppi+59% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 825 nits | 1,450 nits+76% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.2 % | 85.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2200 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,080,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,450Top 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,800Top 49% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP+25% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,500 mAh+67% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g | 209 g+10% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.2 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |