Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G has better resolution of 2392 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 108 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 22999 | Rs. 23499 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is December 18, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G is Rs. 22999. The launch Date of the second phone is August 29th, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 23499.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G's 6.77 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 388 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 ~ 89.7% than Samsung's phone ~ 86%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G's 108 MP + 8 MP Dual 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 15 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | 25096RA9BG, 25098RA98G | SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 6 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | December 18, 2025 | August 29th, 2025 |
| In The Box | REDMI Note 15 5G / USB Type-C Cable / SIM Eject Tool/ Protective Case / Quick Start Guide / Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.4 x 164 x 7.35 mm | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 178 g | 192 g |
| Colors | Black, Glacier Blue, Mist Purple | Black, Gray, Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.7% | ~ 86% |
| Glass Type | Scratch/drop-resistant glass, Mohs level 5 | |
| Brightness | 3200nits peak brightness, 800nits (typ) | 800nits |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: 8,000,000:1, DCI- P3 wide Color Gamut, Sunlight Display, Reading Mode, 3840Hz PWM Dimming | 16,000-level Brightness Adjustment, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, (Hardware Solution) Certified, TUV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| 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 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G NSA:n1|n3|n40|n78 5G SA: n1|n3|n5|n8|n28|n40|n78 | 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 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo: E1 | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Virtual proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic compass | IR blaster | Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | Gemini Live, Circle to Search |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.7 m | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP65 + IP66 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 108 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 0.64um, 9 in 1 1.92um 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | OneUI 7 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | Samsung Exynos 1330 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A5 |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Mali-G68 MP2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Dual Ultra-Linear Speakers, Misound tuning and Dolby Atmos | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5520 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | |