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Redmi 17C (China) vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

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27.9Inno Score
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WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
64.7Inno Score
20Performance73.2
38.8Display63.6
20.5Camera51.3
40.3Battery51.1
20Features94.7
3 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)13 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge wins this phone face-off, 64.7 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+75) and performance (+53). 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)

  • 32% higher capacity: 5,160 mAh vs 3,900 mAh
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

  • Stronger performance score: 73 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 64 vs 39
  • Stronger camera score: 51 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 51 vs 40
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 20

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Screen size6.88 ″+3%6.7 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution720x16401440x3120
Pixel density260 ppi513 ppi+97%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness600 nits2,600 nits+333%
Screen-to-body84 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G81 UltraSnapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Geekbench 6 (single)—3,105Top 11%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—9,941Top 7%
RAM (max)4 GB12 GB+200%
Storage options64/128GB256/512GB
Storage type—UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Main camera13 MP200 MP+1438%
Main aperturef/2.2f/1.7
Ultra-wide—12 MP
Max video1080p@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera5 MP12 MP+140%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Capacity5,160 mAh+32%3,900 mAh
Wired charging18 W25 W+39%
Wireless charging—15 W
Active use endurance—12.1 h

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Weight206 g163 g+21%
Thickness8.2 mm5.8 mm+29%
IP rating—IP68
Frame materialPlasticTitanium

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 15 (One UI 7)
OS update pledge—7 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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