Redmi Note 17 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
28.9Performance27.1
49.8Display34.4
29Camera30.1
71.3Battery43.7
46.7Features49.3
6 spec wins — Redmi Note 17 5G5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 17 5G wins this phone face-off, 43.3 to 34.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+28) and display (+15). Samsung Galaxy A16 4G 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 display score: 50 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 44
- 146% higher Peak brightness: 1,800 nits vs 733 nits
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 4 years
- 11% lower weight: 200 g vs 225 g
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.99 ″+4% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2396x1080 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 376 ppi | 385 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits+146% | 733 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| AnTuTu | — | 510,132Bottom 3% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 211,597Bottom 7% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 43,559Bottom 3% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 110,374Bottom 3% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 144,602Bottom 2% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 728Bottom 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 1,943Bottom 13% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 96 %Top 47% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 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 | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh+60% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 225 g | 200 g+11% |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.9 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP54 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 4G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 6 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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