Redmi Note 17 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A56
28.9Performance42.5
49.8Display48.5
29Camera42.6
71.3Battery58.2
46.7Features89.3
3 spec wins — Redmi Note 17 5G9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A56
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A56 wins this phone face-off, 51.6 to 43.3, pulling ahead mainly in features (+43) and performance (+14). Redmi Note 17 5G 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 battery score: 71 vs 58
- 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 1,800 nits vs 1,200 nits
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A56
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 47
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits+50% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 87.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Samsung Exynos 1580 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,227,862Bottom 42% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 466,860Bottom 48% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 292,734Bottom 44% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 171,100Bottom 37% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 297,168Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,350Top 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,900Top 48% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh+60% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 225 g | 198 g+12% |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.4 mm+12% |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP67 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 6 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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