PhoneLifespan

Galaxy A17 5G vs Redmi 15 5G

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 3 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Galaxy A17 5G (supported until Aug 2031); want maximum speed → Redmi 15 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3).

Value Score: Galaxy A17 5G 72 · Redmi 15 5G 75 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G $210
Safe to buy$3.39/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Aug 20292031
Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G $180
Safe to buy$4.80/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Aug 20272029

Category by category

Display
Galaxy A17 5G 50Redmi 15 5G 70

The Redmi 15 5G's screen is the better one — 6.9-inch ips lcd, fhd+, 144hz, 850 nits peak.

Performance
Galaxy A17 5G 45Redmi 15 5G 46

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Galaxy A17 5G 55Redmi 15 5G 55

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
Galaxy A17 5G 80Redmi 15 5G 100

7,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Redmi 15 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy A17 5G 74Redmi 15 5G 45

The Galaxy A17 5G is supported until Aug 2031 — 24 months longer than the Redmi 15 5G.

Value
Galaxy A17 5G 72Redmi 15 5G 75

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy A17 5GRedmi 15 5G
Price (street)$210$180
Display6.7-inch Super AMOLED, FHD+, 90Hz, 800 nits, Gorilla Glass Victus6.9-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 144Hz, 850 nits peak
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1330 (5nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
RAM4GB/6GB/8GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh7,000 mAh
Charging25W wired33W wired, 18W reverse wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions164.4 × 77.9 × 7.5 mm169.5 × 80.5 × 8.4 mm
Weight192 g217 g
Water resistanceIP54IP64
Supported untilAug 2031Aug 2029

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