Galaxy A17 5G vs Redmi A4 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy A17 5G is supported until Aug 2031 at $3.39 per month of safe use, while the Redmi A4 5G runs out in Nov 2028 ($3.41/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy A17 5G 72 · Redmi A4 5G 70 — 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 A4 5G $100

Buy with care$3.41/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display

Galaxy A17 5G 50Redmi A4 5G 70

The Redmi A4 5G's screen is the better one — 6.88-inch ips lcd, hd+, 120hz.

Performance

Galaxy A17 5G 45Redmi A4 5G 55

The Redmi A4 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy A17 5G 55Redmi A4 5G 55

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

Battery

Galaxy A17 5G 80Redmi A4 5G 83

5,160mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Redmi A4 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy A17 5G 74Redmi A4 5G 35

The Galaxy A17 5G is supported until Aug 2031 — 33 months longer than the Redmi A4 5G.

Value

Galaxy A17 5G 72Redmi A4 5G 70

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy A17 5G	Redmi A4 5G
Price (street)	$210	$100
Display	6.7-inch Super AMOLED, FHD+, 90Hz, 800 nits, Gorilla Glass Victus	6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
Chipset	Samsung Exynos 1330 (5nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 (4nm)
RAM	4GB/6GB/8GB	4GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	64GB/128GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,160 mAh
Charging	25W wired	18W wired (33W charger in box)
Rear cameras	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main
Dimensions	164.4 × 77.9 × 7.5 mm	171.88 × 77.8 × 8.22 mm
Weight	192 g	212 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP52
Supported until	Aug 2031	Nov 2028

Galaxy A17 5G full verdict →Redmi A4 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.