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Redmi 17C (China) vs Samsung Galaxy A08

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27.9Inno Score
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WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A08
33.8Inno Score
20Performance20
38.8Display36.2
20.5Camera29
40.3Battery53.1
20Features41.3
3 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A08

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy A08 wins this phone face-off, 33.8 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+21) and battery (+13). Redmi 17C (China) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 17C (China)

  • 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A08

  • Stronger camera score: 29 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 53 vs 40
  • Stronger features score: 41 vs 20
  • 285% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
  • 60% higher Front camera: 8 MP vs 5 MP

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy A08
Screen size6.88 ″+3%6.7 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDPLS LCD
Resolution720x1640720x1600
Pixel density260 ppi262 ppi+1%
Refresh rate120 Hz+33%90 Hz
Peak brightness600 nits—
Screen-to-body84 %83.6 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy A08
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G81 UltraMediaTek Helio G99
RAM (max)4 GB4 GB
Storage options64/128GB64/128/256GB

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy A08
Main camera13 MP50 MP+285%
Main aperturef/2.2f/1.8
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@60fps
Front camera5 MP8 MP+60%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy A08
Capacity5,160 mAh6,000 mAh+16%
Wired charging18 W25 W+39%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy A08
Weight206 g197 g+4%
Thickness8.2 mm8 mm+2%
IP rating—IP64
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy A08
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.3
NFCNoNo
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNo—

Software

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

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy A08
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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