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Redmi 17C (China) vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

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27.9Inno Score
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WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
49Inno Score
20Performance39.3
38.8Display49.4
20.5Camera46.1
40.3Battery51.4
20Features78.7
4 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)12 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE wins this phone face-off, 49 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)

  • 15% higher capacity: 5,160 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

  • Stronger performance score: 39 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 49 vs 39
  • Stronger camera score: 46 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 51 vs 40
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 20

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Screen size6.88 ″+7%6.4 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDDynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution720x16401080x2340
Pixel density260 ppi403 ppi+55%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness600 nits1,450 nits+142%
Screen-to-body84 %85.8 %+2%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G81 UltraSamsung Exynos 2200
AnTuTu—1,080,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—1,450Top 44%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—3,800Top 49%
RAM (max)4 GB8 GB+100%
Storage options64/128GB128/256GB
Storage type—UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Main camera13 MP50 MP+285%
Main aperturef/2.2f/1.8
Ultra-wide—12 MP
Telephoto—8 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video1080p@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera5 MP10 MP+100%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Capacity5,160 mAh+15%4,500 mAh
Wired charging18 W25 W+39%
Wireless charging—15 W
Active use endurance—11 h

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Weight206 g+1%209 g
Thickness8.2 mm8.2 mm
IP rating—IP68
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.45.3
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 13 (One UI 5.1)
OS update pledge—4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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