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Redmi 17C (China) vs Samsung Galaxy A51

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27.9Inno Score
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WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A51
28.3Inno Score
20Performance20
38.8Display30.8
20.5Camera34.7
40.3Battery29.4
20Features33.3
4 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A51

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Redmi 17C (China) scores 27.9 against 28.3 for Samsung Galaxy A51. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy A51 edges ahead in camera and features, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 17C (China)

  • Stronger display score: 39 vs 31
  • Stronger battery score: 40 vs 29
  • 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 29% higher capacity: 5,160 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
  • 20% higher Wired charging: 18 W vs 15 W

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A51

  • Stronger camera score: 35 vs 21
  • Stronger features score: 33 vs 20
  • 540% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 5 MP
  • 269% higher Main camera: 48 MP vs 13 MP
  • 56% higher Pixel density: 405 ppi vs 260 ppi

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy A51
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy A51
Screen size6.88 ″+6%6.5 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Resolution720x16402400x1080
Pixel density260 ppi405 ppi+56%
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness600 nits—
Screen-to-body84 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy A51
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy A51
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G81 UltraSamsung Exynos 9611
AnTuTu—215,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—350Bottom 2%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—1,250Bottom 1%
RAM (max)4 GB6 GB+50%
Storage options64/128GB64GB / 128GB
Storage type—UFS 2.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy A51
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy A51
Main camera13 MP48 MP+269%
Main aperturef/2.2f/2.0
Ultra-wide—12 MP
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera5 MP32 MP+540%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy A51
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy A51
Capacity5,160 mAh+29%4,000 mAh
Wired charging18 W+20%15 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy A51
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy A51
Weight206 g172 g+17%
Thickness8.2 mm7.9 mm+4%
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy A51
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy A51
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.0
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy A51
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy A51
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 10 (One UI 2)
OS update pledge—3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy A51
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy A51
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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