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Redmi 17C (China) vs Samsung Galaxy A52

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27.9Inno Score
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WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A52
37Inno Score
20Performance23.1
38.8Display35.6
20.5Camera48.4
40.3Battery39
20Features54.7
4 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A52

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy A52 wins this phone face-off, 37 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and camera (+28). 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)

  • Stronger display score: 39 vs 36
  • 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
  • 15% higher capacity: 5,160 mAh vs 4,500 mAh

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A52

  • Stronger performance score: 23 vs 20
  • Stronger camera score: 48 vs 21
  • Stronger features score: 55 vs 20
  • 540% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 5 MP
  • 392% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 13 MP

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy A52
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy A52
Screen size6.88 ″+6%6.5 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Resolution720x16402400x1080
Pixel density260 ppi405 ppi+56%
Refresh rate120 Hz+33%90 Hz
Peak brightness600 nits800 nits+33%
Screen-to-body84 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy A52
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy A52
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G81 UltraSnapdragon 720G
AnTuTu—395,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—730Bottom 13%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—1,900Bottom 12%
RAM (max)4 GB6 GB+50%
Storage options64/128GB128GB / 256GB
Storage type—UFS 2.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy A52
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy A52
Main camera13 MP64 MP+392%
Main aperturef/2.2f/1.8
Ultra-wide—12 MP
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera5 MP32 MP+540%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy A52
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy A52
Capacity5,160 mAh+15%4,500 mAh
Wired charging18 W25 W+39%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy A52
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy A52
Weight206 g189 g+8%
Thickness8.2 mm+2%8.4 mm
IP rating—IP67
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy A52
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy A52
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 A52
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy A52
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 11 (One UI 3.1)
OS update pledge—4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy A52
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy A52
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesYes

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