Redmi 17C (China) vs Samsung Galaxy S10
20Performance28.9
38.8Display35.4
20.5Camera37.4
40.3Battery26.4
20Features49.3
5 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S10
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S10 wins this phone face-off, 33.4 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and camera (+17). 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 35
- Stronger battery score: 40 vs 26
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 52% higher capacity: 5,160 mAh vs 3,400 mAh
- 20% higher Wired charging: 18 W vs 15 W
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S10
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
- Stronger camera score: 37 vs 21
- Stronger features score: 49 vs 20
- 112% higher Pixel density: 550 ppi vs 260 ppi
- 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
Display
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.88 ″+13% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 3040x1440 |
| Pixel density | 260 ppi | 550 ppi+112% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 800 nits+33% |
| Screen-to-body | 84 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Samsung Exynos 9820 |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 64/128GB | 128GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/2.2 | f/1.5-2.4 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 16 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 10 MP+100% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh+52% | 3,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W+20% | 15 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 206 g | 157 g+24% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.8 mm+5% |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.1 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 9 (One UI) |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |