Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 vs Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021. Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 | Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP Quad | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 9990 | Rs. 17127 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May 25, 2021. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 is Rs. 9990. The launch Date of the second phone is October 10, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 17127.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021's 6.3 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 has IPS LCD Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 409 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 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 ~ 81.7%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 11 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 | Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 8 2021 | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May 25, 2021 | October 10, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.3 x 158.3 x 8.4 mm | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 192 g |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 409 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.7% | ~ 86% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Brightness | 800nits | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 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, 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, v5.2, 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 | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 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 | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | Samsung Exynos 1330 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A5 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G68 MP2 |
| 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 Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |