Redmi 17C 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
20Performance20
39.1Display46
29Camera41.9
57.3Battery43.7
60Features49.3
6 spec wins — Redmi 17C 5G6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Redmi 17C 5G scores 37.1 against 37.3 for Samsung Galaxy A18 4G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy A18 4G edges ahead in camera and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 17C 5G
- Stronger battery score: 57 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 49
- 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
- 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
- Stronger display score: 46 vs 39
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 29
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 52% higher Pixel density: 385 ppi vs 254 ppi
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Redmi 17C 5G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+3% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 385 ppi+52% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 810 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 84.3 % | 86 %+2% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 17C 5G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Exynos 1610 |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 64/128GB | 64/128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 17C 5G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 5 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 17C 5G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+20% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 17C 5G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 211 g | 196 g+7% |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm | 7.7 mm+5% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP64 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 17C 5G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 17C 5G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | — | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 17C 5G | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |