Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Red Magic 11 Pro
Quick Comparison
Red Magic 11 Pro has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, Red Magic 11 Pro has better resolution of 2688 x 1216 than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Red Magic 11 Pro |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.85 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 50 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 20899 | Rs. 60990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 29th, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 20899. The launch Date of the second phone is October 17, 2025. The Expected cost of Red Magic 11 Pro is Rs. 60990.
Display comparison
Red Magic 11 Pro has larger screen size of 6.85 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Red Magic 11 Pro has AMOLED Screen type. Redmagic's phone has display density of 431 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Redmagic's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.7% than Samsung's phone ~ 86%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Red Magic 11 Pro's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Red Magic 11 Pro will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 16 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Red Magic 11 Pro |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS | NX809J |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 6 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | August 29th, 2025 | October 17, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm | 76.5 x 163.8 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 230 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Blue | Dark Knight, Silver |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.85 inches, 1216 x 2688 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 431 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | ~ 90.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Brightness | 800nits | 2000 nits (peak) |
| Features | 2592Hz PWM | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | No |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G* FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), 5G* TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, aptX, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| Battery Test Result | 16.98 hours | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with Dual-Band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IPX8 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 1/1.55", PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 1/2.88", 0.61µm 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Under Display |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | Redmagic OS 11 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A5 | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 | Adreno 840 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Stereo | |
| Audio Features | 32-bit/384kHz Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | 3.5mm |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh, Si/C Li-ion |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 80W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |