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Reviewers rate the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 clearly higher: 68 against 58 for the Samsung Galaxy A17.
Some disagreement · 8 reviews
Suits buyers who want a large screen and six years of updates on a tight budget and can accept slow performance. Main trade-offs are the weak processor and 4GB RAM, modest cameras, and a mono speaker. Several reviewers suggest the predecessor Galaxy A16 5G or…
Reviewers agree · 5 reviews
Suits buyers who want a bright, slim, long-lasting budget phone and can tolerate heavy bloatware. Trade-offs include a mid-range camera, weak speakers, no 3.5mm jack, and performance that some reviewers find inconsistent.
| Measure | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Consensus score | 58 | 68 |
3 publications have scored both phones. 1 scored the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 higher.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2025 | December 2025 |
| Launch price (USD) | $200 | $300 |
| Launch price (UK) | £199 | £189 |
| Launch price (Europe) | €229 | €279 |
| Form factor | Standard | Standard |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Display | 6.7″ | 6.8″ |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP |
| Telephoto lens | No | No |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,520 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W |
| Chipset | Exynos 1330 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| Base storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Weight | 192 g | 178 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP66 |
| Software updates | 6 years | 4 years |
Specs come from the reviews' own spec boxes. Prices are launch prices of the base model.