Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 12C. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 12C which has resolution of 1650 x 720. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 12C
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.71 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + Depth Sensor Dual |
| Price | Rs. 18999 | Rs. 11999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 29th, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is Rs. 18999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 30, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12C is Rs. 11999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12C has larger screen size of 6.71 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A17 5G's 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 12C has IPS LCD Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 385 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 82.1%. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 12C has 20.6:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 12C's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 12C (64 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 12C's 5 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 12 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS | 12C |
| 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 | March 30, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm | 76.41 x 168.76 x 8.77 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 192 g |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 120 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.71 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.6:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | ~ 82.1% |
| Brightness | 800nits | |
| Features | 500 nit (typ), 1500:1 (typ) Contrast Ratio | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | 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 |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes |
| USB Features | USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Rear |
| 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 | |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| 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/1.8 (Wide Angle) (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video | Standard HDR, Portrait Mode |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | MIUI 13 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1330 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A5 | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | |