Redmi Note 17 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
28.9Performance28.9
49.8Display46.1
29Camera41.7
71.3Battery52.5
46.7Features57.3
3 spec wins — Redmi Note 17 5G6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Redmi Note 17 5G scores 43.3 against 42.4 for Samsung Galaxy M56 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi Note 17 5G edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 17 5G
- Stronger display score: 50 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 53
- 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 M56 5G
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 57 vs 47
- 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 4 years
- 20% lower weight: 180 g vs 225 g
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.99 ″+4% | 6.74 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED Plus |
| Resolution | 2396x1080 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 376 ppi | 382 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits+50% | 1,200 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Samsung Exynos 1480 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 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 M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh+60% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 225 g | 180 g+20% |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.2 mm+14% |
| IP rating | IP65 | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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