Redmi Note 17 vs Samsung Galaxy S10
28.9Performance28.9
52.3Display35.4
30.7Camera37.4
71.3Battery26.4
33.3Features49.3
7 spec wins — Redmi Note 177 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S10
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 17 wins this phone face-off, 42.9 to 33.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+45) and display (+17). Samsung Galaxy S10 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 17
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 26
- 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 200% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 15 W
- 126% higher capacity: 7,700 mAh vs 3,400 mAh
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S10
- Stronger camera score: 37 vs 31
- Stronger features score: 49 vs 33
- 46% higher Pixel density: 550 ppi vs 376 ppi
- 30% lower weight: 157 g vs 224 g
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.99 ″+15% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2396 | 3040x1440 |
| Pixel density | 376 ppi | 550 ppi+46% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits+125% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 88.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 9820 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.5-2.4 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 16 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+60% | 10 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,700 mAh+126% | 3,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+200% | 15 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 224 g | 157 g+30% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.8 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.1 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 9 (One UI) |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |