Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M56 (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) and Samsung Galaxy M56 (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy M56 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Samsung Galaxy M56 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy M56 (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.74 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7900 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + Auxiliary lens Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 26999 | Rs. 36999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 03, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 26999. The launch Date of the second phone is April 17, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M56 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 36999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M56 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.74 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M56 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 382 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 86.2%. Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.6:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M56 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM Samsung Galaxy M56 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + Auxiliary lens Dual Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy M56 (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 12 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 15 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy M56 (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 17 | SM-M566B, SM-M566B/DS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 03, 2026 | April 17, 2025 |
| In The Box | Mobile Phone, 45W Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Safety Information, Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.42 x 170.12 x 8.8 mm | 77.3 x 162 x 7.2 mm |
| Weight | 232 g | 180 g |
| Colors | Absolute Black, Endless Blue, Eternal Orange | Black, Light Green |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.74 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 254 PPI | ~ 382 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.2% | ~ 89% |
| Glass Type | Durable Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Brightness | Brightness: 825 nits HBM | |
| Features | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78 | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N8(900), N28(700), 5G* TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N78(3500) |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 2.4GHz | 5GHz | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 731,106 (Total) (v10) 246,613 (CPU) 175,331 (GPU) 149,551 (Memory) 159,611 (UX) | |
| Geekbench Score | 3,463 (Multi Core) (v6) 1,146 (Single Core) 4,069 (OpenCL) 4,223 (Vulkan) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Vertual Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Gemini AI, AI Erase | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Dynamic RGB Light Ring on Back, Xiaomi HyperIsland | Object Eraser, Image Clipper |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5P lens, f/1.8 (Auxiliary lens) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Filmcamera, Hdr Mode, Night Mode, Auto Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Time-laps, Dual Camera Recording, Document Mode | Digital Zoom up to 10x, Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2.1 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen5 | Samsung Exynos 1480 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Cortex-A78+Cortex-A55 | 4xCortex-A78@ 2.7 GHz & 4xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno | Xclipse 530 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Audio Features | High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) | |
| Audio Jack Type | 3.5mm | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7900 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 22.5W reverse wired | |
| Video Playback Time | 26 hours | |