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Redmi Note 17 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A05

WINNER
Redmi Note 17 5G
43.3Inno Score
VS
Samsung Galaxy A05
26.5Inno Score
28.9Performance20
49.8Display20
29Camera29
71.3Battery43.7
46.7Features20
9 spec wins — Redmi Note 17 5G2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A05

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi Note 17 5G wins this phone face-off, 43.3 to 26.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+30) and battery (+28). Samsung Galaxy A05 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 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 50 vs 20
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 44
  • Stronger features score: 47 vs 20
  • 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A05

  • 13% lower weight: 195 g vs 225 g
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A05
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSamsung Galaxy A05
Screen size6.99 ″+4%6.7 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDIPS LCD
Resolution2396x10801600x720
Pixel density376 ppi+44%262 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness1,800 nits—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A05
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSamsung Galaxy A05
ChipsetSnapdragon 4 Gen 4MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu—270,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—420Bottom 5%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—1,350Bottom 4%
RAM (max)8 GB+100%4 GB
Storage options128GB64GB / 128GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A05
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSamsung Galaxy A05
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP8 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A05
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSamsung Galaxy A05
Capacity8,000 mAh+60%5,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W+80%25 W
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A05
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSamsung Galaxy A05
Weight225 g195 g+13%
Thickness8.4 mm+5%8.8 mm
IP ratingIP65—
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A05
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSamsung Galaxy A05
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.3
NFC—No
USBUSB-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A05
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSamsung Galaxy A05
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 13 (One UI Core 5.1)
OS update pledge4 years+100%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A05
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSamsung Galaxy A05
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackNoYes

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