Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 33W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.67 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 192 g | — |
| Released | Aug 2025 | Jan 2024 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is ahead on our rating, screen size. Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G is ahead on wired charging, ram (max), refresh rate, main camera.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM) | AMOLED, 120Hz, 1920Hz PWM Dimming, 1000 nits (peak), 1800 nits (HBM), 1B colors (market/region dependent) |
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) | 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+), 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 15 (upgradable, with 6 years of OS upgrades) | Android 13, MIUI 14 (upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS) |
| Chipset | Exynos 1330 (5 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz & 6x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | — | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|
| Internal | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM (UFS 2.2) |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 2TB) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS; 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 108 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP | 16 MP, f/2.4, (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR, panorama, selfie fill light |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 25W wired | 33W wired, 50% in ~26 min, 100% in ~60-61 min |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in) | 161.1 x 75 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 192 g (6.77 oz) | 174.5 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM; Nano-SIM + eSIM or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, hybrid slot) |
| Durability | IP54 dust and splash resistant | — |
| IP Rating | — | IP54, dust and splash resistant |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G |
|---|
| Announced | 2025, August 06 | 2024, January 04 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, August 14 | Available. Released 2024, January 10 (some markets) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G — 8 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G versus 12 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G.
Which has the smoother screen, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G — 90 Hz for the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G versus 120 Hz for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — Aug 2025 for the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G versus Jan 2024 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G 8/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G 7/10.
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