Samsung Galaxy A27 vs Xiaomi Redmi 17

Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy A27 scores higher in 4 of 6 sections (display, camera, performance and design & durability), while the Xiaomi Redmi 17 leads in battery and connectivity & features.

The biggest difference is display: 82 vs 49 points.

The Xiaomi Redmi 17 is the newer model, announced 2 months after the Samsung Galaxy A27.

Choose the Samsung Galaxy A27 for display and camera; choose the Xiaomi Redmi 17 for battery and connectivity & features.

Galaxy A27 leads in 11 fields
Redmi 17 leads in 6 fields
20 ties

37 scored fields compared

Score by section

Section scores	Galaxy A27	Redmi 17
Overall
Performance	53	43
Camera	41	10
Battery	58	71
Display	82	49
Design & durability	57	51
Connectivity & features	55	60

Full specifications

Only differences

Performance

Chipset performance index: Galaxy A27: 44/100(Better); Redmi 17: 30/100
Chipset: Galaxy A27: Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; Redmi 17: Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
RAM (max): Galaxy A27: 8 GB; Redmi 17: 8 GB
Storage (max): Galaxy A27: 256 GB; Redmi 17: 256 GB
Process node: Galaxy A27: 4 nm; Redmi 17: 4 nm

Camera

Main camera resolution: Galaxy A27: 50 MP; Redmi 17: 50 MP
Main sensor size: Galaxy A27: 1/2.76″; Redmi 17: Unknown
Optical stabilization (OIS): Galaxy A27: Yes(Better); Redmi 17: No
Ultra-wide camera: Galaxy A27: Yes(Better); Redmi 17: No
Telephoto camera: Galaxy A27: No; Redmi 17: No
Periscope lens: Galaxy A27: No; Redmi 17: No
Optical zoom: Galaxy A27: No; Redmi 17: No
Video recording: Galaxy A27: 4K 30 fps(Better); Redmi 17: 1080p
Front camera: Galaxy A27: 12 MP(Better); Redmi 17: 8 MP
Front camera 4K video: Galaxy A27: No; Redmi 17: No

Battery

Battery capacity: Galaxy A27: 5000 mAh; Redmi 17: 7500 mAh(Better)
Battery endurance (EU label): Galaxy A27: 51:10 h; Redmi 17: Unknown
EU label cycles: Galaxy A27: 1200; Redmi 17: Unknown
Wired charging: Galaxy A27: 25 W; Redmi 17: 45 W(Better)
Wireless charging: Galaxy A27: No; Redmi 17: No
Reverse charging: Galaxy A27: No; Redmi 17: Yes(Better)
Reverse charging type: Galaxy A27: No; Redmi 17: Wired

Display

Screen size: Galaxy A27: 6.7″; Redmi 17: 6.9″
Panel type: Galaxy A27: OLED(Better); Redmi 17: LCD
Refresh rate: Galaxy A27: 120 Hz; Redmi 17: 120 Hz
Pixel density: Galaxy A27: 385 ppi(Better); Redmi 17: 254 ppi
Peak brightness: Galaxy A27: Unknown; Redmi 17: 825 nits
Resolution: Galaxy A27: 1080x2340; Redmi 17: 720x1600
Screen protection: Galaxy A27: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+; Redmi 17: Corning Gorilla Glass 7i

Design & durability

Weight: Galaxy A27: 200 g(Better); Redmi 17: 232 g
Thickness: Galaxy A27: 7.8 mm(Better); Redmi 17: 8.8 mm
Dust & water resistance: Galaxy A27: IP5x (splash resistant); Redmi 17: IP5x (splash resistant)
Back material: Galaxy A27: Glass(Better); Redmi 17: Leather
Frame material: Galaxy A27: Plastic; Redmi 17: Plastic
EU repairability class: Galaxy A27: C; Redmi 17: Unknown
EU drop resistance class: Galaxy A27: B; Redmi 17: Unknown
EU energy class: Galaxy A27: A; Redmi 17: Unknown

Connectivity & features

5G: Galaxy A27: Yes; Redmi 17: Yes
Wi-Fi: Galaxy A27: Wi-Fi 5; Redmi 17: Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth: Galaxy A27: 5.1; Redmi 17: 5.1
USB speed: Galaxy A27: USB 2.0; Redmi 17: USB 2.0
USB port: Galaxy A27: USB-C 2.0; Redmi 17: USB-C 2.0
DisplayPort output: Galaxy A27: No; Redmi 17: No
NFC: Galaxy A27: Yes; Redmi 17: Yes
eSIM: Galaxy A27: Yes(Better); Redmi 17: No
Ultra-wideband (UWB): Galaxy A27: No; Redmi 17: No
Satellite connectivity: Galaxy A27: No; Redmi 17: No
Stereo speakers: Galaxy A27: No; Redmi 17: Yes(Better)
3.5 mm headphone jack: Galaxy A27: No; Redmi 17: Yes(Better)
Fingerprint reader: Galaxy A27: Side-mounted; Redmi 17: Side-mounted
3D face unlock: Galaxy A27: No; Redmi 17: No
Infrared blaster: Galaxy A27: No; Redmi 17: No
FM radio: Galaxy A27: No; Redmi 17: Yes(Better)
microSD slot: Galaxy A27: Yes; Redmi 17: Yes
Card slot: Galaxy A27: microSD (shared SIM slot); Redmi 17: microSD (shared SIM slot)

General

Operating system: Galaxy A27: Android 16; Redmi 17: Android 16
OS updates (major versions): Galaxy A27: 6; Redmi 17: Unknown
Launch price: Galaxy A27: $ 275.00; Redmi 17: $ 212.50
Year: Galaxy A27: 2026; Redmi 17: 2026

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Original text from the source spec sheet, for reference.

—	Galaxy A27	Redmi 17
Network
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71
5G bands	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE, 5G
Launch
Announced	2026, June 10	2026, August 10
Status	Available. Released 2026, July 03	Available. Released 2026, August 10
Body
Dimensions	162.4 x 78.2 x 7.8 mm (6.39 x 3.08 x 0.31 in)	170.1 x 78.4 x 8.8 mm (6.70 x 3.09 x 0.35 in)
Weight	200 g (7.05 oz)	232 g (8.18 oz)
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+)	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic back or silicone polymer (eco leather) back, plastic frame
SIM	· Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) RGB light (on the back)
Display
Type	Super AMOLED, 120Hz	IPS LCD, 120Hz, 825 nits (HBM)
Size	6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio)	6.9 inches, 114.9 cm2 (~86.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)	720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~254 ppi density)
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+	Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Platform
OS	Android 16, upgradable to Android 17, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 9	Android 16, HyperOS 3
Chipset	Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Adreno 710	Adreno 613
Memory
Card slot	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal	128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM UFS 3.1	128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM UFS 2.2
Main Camera
Triple	50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS 5 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)	–
Features	LED flash, panorama, HDR	LED flash, HDR
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS	1080p@30fps
Dual	–	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens
Selfie camera
Single	12 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm	8 MP, f/2.1, (wide)
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Features	–	HDR
Sound
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Comms
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	5.1, A2DP, LE, ASHA	5.1, A2DP, LE
Positioning	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC	Yes (market/region dependent)	Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio	No	FM radio
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	USB Type-C 2.0
Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass Virtual proximity sensing	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass Virtual proximity sensing
Battery
Type	5000 mAh	Si/C Li-Ion 7500 mAh - version 1 Si/C Li-Ion 7900 mAh - version 2
Charging	25W wired, 45% in 30 min	45W wired, 51% in 40 min, 100% in 96 min 22.5W reverse wired
Misc
Colors	Black, Blue, Light Green, Light Pink	Absolute Black, Deep Blue (Endless Blue), Vivid Orange (Eternal Orange)
Models	SM-A276E, SM-A276E/DS, SM-A276E/DSN, SM-A276B, SM-A276B/DS, SM-A276B/DSN, SM-A276U, SM-A276U1, SM-A276W	–
SAR	0.86 W/kg (head)	–
SAR EU	0.78 W/kg (head) 0.91 W/kg (body)	–
Price	$ 275.00 / € 220.00 / £ 205.95 / ₹ 30,500	$ 212.50 / € 219.99
EU LABEL
Energy	Class A	–
Battery	51:10h endurance, 1200 cycles	–
Free fall	Class B (180 falls)	–
Repairability	Class C	–