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Redmi 17C (China) vs Samsung Galaxy S22

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27.9Inno Score
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WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S22
46.4Inno Score
20Performance41.4
38.8Display49.4
20.5Camera46.9
40.3Battery34.1
20Features78.7
3 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)13 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S22

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S22 wins this phone face-off, 46.4 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+59) and camera (+26). 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 battery score: 40 vs 34
  • 39% higher capacity: 5,160 mAh vs 3,700 mAh
  • 13% higher Screen size: 6.88 ″ vs 6.1 ″
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S22

  • Stronger performance score: 41 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 49 vs 39
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 21
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 20
  • 285% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy S22
Screen size6.88 ″+13%6.1 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution720x16402340x1080
Pixel density260 ppi425 ppi+63%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness600 nits1,300 nits+117%
Screen-to-body84 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy S22
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G81 UltraSamsung Exynos 2200
AnTuTu—1,100,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—1,600Top 43%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—4,150Top 46%
RAM (max)4 GB8 GB+100%
Storage options64/128GB128GB / 256GB
Storage type—UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy S22
Main camera13 MP50 MP+285%
Main aperturef/2.2f/1.8
Ultra-wide—12 MP
Telephoto—10 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video1080p@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera5 MP10 MP+100%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy S22
Capacity5,160 mAh+39%3,700 mAh
Wired charging18 W25 W+39%
Wireless charging—15 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy S22
Weight206 g168 g+18%
Thickness8.2 mm7.6 mm+7%
IP rating—IP68
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy S22
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.2
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy S22
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 12 (One UI 4.1)
OS update pledge—4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy S22
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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