Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 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) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4980 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 26499 | Rs. 21899 |
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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 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 26499. The launch Date of the second phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus is Rs. 21899.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus's 6.67 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 395 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.8% than Samsung's phone ~ 86%. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus's 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus 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 12 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS | Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 6 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | August 29th, 2025 | January 05, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm | 76.03 x 162.9 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 208.4 g |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Blue | Arctic White, Iceberg Blue, Obsidian Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Pro AMOLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | ~ 86.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Brightness | 800nits | |
| Features | HDR10, 1920Hz High Frequency PWM Dimming, DCI-P3, HDR10+, 10bit Color Depth, Dolby Vision, Sunshine Screen, Eye Protection Mode | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| 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) | SA: n1/3/5/8/28a/38/40/41/77/78 , NSA: n38/40/41/77/78 |
| 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 6 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| 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 | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP53 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 3000mm² Vapor Chamber | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 200 MP ƒ/1.65 (Wide Angle) 2.24um 16-in-1, 1.12um 4-in-1, 0.56 um 8 MP ƒ/1.9 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) macro |
| Camera Sensor | ISOCELL HPX Sensor, | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video | Photo Mode, 50MP Mode, 200 MP Ultra HD Mode, Panorama, Timelapse, AI Watermark, Long Exposure, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Document Mode, Pro Mode, Movie Frame, Film Camera, Xiaomi Pro Cut, Voice Shutter, Tilt Shift |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 16 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | MIUI 13 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1330 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A5 | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| 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 | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 4980 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 120W Fast Charging |