Samsung Galaxy M17 5G vs Redmi 15C 5G
Samsung Galaxy M17 5G wins 3 of 5. Buy Samsung Galaxy M17 5G if you want better photos, more speed for games and the longest software support. Buy Redmi 15C 5G if you want longer battery life and to spend less.
The short answer
- CameraSamsung Galaxy M17 5G. Takes the better photos: camera score 4 out of 10, against 3.
- BatteryRedmi 15C 5G. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 7 out of 10, against 6. It has a 6000 mAh battery.
- SpeedSamsung Galaxy M17 5G. Faster for games and heavy apps: Samsung Exynos 1330, speed score 3 out of 10, against 2.
- UpdatesSamsung Galaxy M17 5G. 6 years of updates promised.
- PriceRedmi 15C 5G. Costs 8% less.
Overall, Samsung Galaxy M17 5G wins 3 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M17 5G | Redmi 15C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹19,999 | ₹18,499 |
| Launched | 10 October 2025 | 3 December 2025 |
| Software now | One UI 8.5 (Android 16), launched with One UI 7 (Android 15) | HyperOS 3 (Android 16), launched with HyperOS 2 (Android 15) |
| Rating | 6.8/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Battery | 5000mAh battery is enough for a normal day; 25W charging is slow. | 6000mAh battery with 33W charging, so it lasts all day and charges reasonably fast. |
| Camera | 50MP main camera with stabilisation, plus wide-angle and macro cameras and a 13MP selfie camera. | A 50MP main camera that is fine outdoors, average indoors. |
| Speed | Exynos 1330 is smooth for daily use but struggles with demanding games. | Dimensity 6300 handles everyday apps; games need low settings. |
| Catch | No headphone jack, a smaller battery than rivals, and the price has risen from ₹12,499 to ₹19,999. | Only two Android updates, a low-resolution screen, and the price has jumped from ₹12,499 to ₹18,499. |
| Updates | 6 years | 2 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M17 5G | Redmi 15C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340) Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 1100 nits HBM, Gorilla Glass Victus | 6.9-inch HD+ (720 x 1600) IPS LCD, 120Hz, 810 nits peak |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1330 (5nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) |
| CPU | 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz | 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G68 MP2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Exynos NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | MediaTek APU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 4GB RAM, 128GB (Not officially stated; microSDXC (shared SIM slot)) | 4GB RAM, 128GB (UFS 2.2; dedicated microSDXC slot) |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 33W wired (PD), 10W reverse wired |
| Cameras | 50 MP main (1/2.76", f/1.8, AF, OIS) + 5 MP ultrawide (f/2.2) + 2 MP macro; 13 MP selfie (f/2.0) | 50 MP main (1/2.76", f/1.8, 28mm, PDAF) + auxiliary lens; 8 MP selfie (f/2.0) |
| Water and dust | IP54 | IP64 (global spec; not mentioned in India launch coverage) |
| Size and weight | 7.5mm thick, 192g | 8.2mm thick, 211g |
| Software | One UI 7 (Android 15) at launch, One UI 8.5 (Android 16) now | HyperOS 2 (Android 15) at launch, HyperOS 3 (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 6 years promised | 2 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Only on some versions |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB-C 2.0, no 3.5mm jack | Wi-Fi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.4, NFC market dependent, USB-C 2.0, 3.5mm jack, FM radio |
| Modem | Integrated Exynos 5G modem | Integrated MediaTek 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Single loudspeaker, no headphone jack; haptics not detailed | Single loudspeaker, 3.5mm jack with Hi-Res audio; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Moonlight Silver, Sapphire Black | Moonlight Blue, Dusk Purple, Midnight Black |
Where to buy
- Samsung Galaxy M17 5G₹19,999
- Redmi 15C 5G₹18,499
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Common questions
- Which is better, Samsung Galaxy M17 5G or Redmi 15C 5G?
- Samsung Galaxy M17 5G wins 3 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Samsung Galaxy M17 5G if you want better photos, more speed for games and the longest software support. Buy Redmi 15C 5G if you want longer battery life and to spend less.
- Which has the better camera?
- Samsung Galaxy M17 5G takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- Redmi 15C 5G lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- Samsung Galaxy M17 5G is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- Samsung Galaxy M17 5G costs ₹19,999, Redmi 15C 5G costs ₹18,499.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Samsung Galaxy M17 5G: 6 years, now on One UI 8.5 (Android 16). Redmi 15C 5G: 2 years, now on HyperOS 3 (Android 16).