The Samsung is a hair cheaper. The Redmi answers with a huge battery and protection.
Short answer
Galaxy A36 5G - the faster Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 with 5G, 8/256 GB as standard, an 8 MP ultrawide, thinner and lighter. Redmi Note 17 - 7700 mAh, a 6.99" screen.
Key differences
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 |
| Display | 6.7", Super AMOLED, 1080×2340, 120 Hz | 6.99", AMOLED, 1080×2396, 120 Hz |
| RAM / storage | 8/256 GB | 4/128 GB, 4/256 GB, 6/128 GB, 6/256 GB, 8/256 GB |
| Rear cameras | 50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP | 50 MP |
| Front | 12 MP | 16 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7700 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Protection | IP67 | IP65 |
| Thickness / weight | 7.4 mm / 195 g | 8.45 mm / 224 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2. The Samsung is noticeably faster.
Battery
7700 vs 5000 mAh in favour of the Redmi; charging is the same - 45 W.
Protection
IP67 on the Samsung vs IP65 on the Redmi - the Samsung survives submersion too.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Speed, memory, cameras - Galaxy A36 5G.
- Battery life - Redmi Note 17.
FAQ
What battery does the Redmi Note 17 have?
7700 mAh.
Does the Redmi Note 17 have 5G?
Judging by the chip name, it's the 4G version.
Which is cheaper?
The Galaxy A36 5G, by a hair.