Samsung Galaxy A27 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 (5G)

Verdict

Samsung Galaxy A27 scores higher on the OH Rank (40 vs 38), winning 3 of 10 categories including Performance and Selfie. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 (5G) is 0.9mm wider than Samsung Galaxy A27. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 (5G) is the more recent release, from Aug 28, 2026.

Score Breakdown

Category

Samsung Galaxy A27

78.2mm (3.08in) · Jul 3, 2026 · Rank #265

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 (5G)

79.1mm (3.11in) · Aug 28, 2026 · Rank #271
Performance /15
1
0
Battery /15
7
10
Screen /15
3
6
IP Protection /15
6
6
Main Camera /15
6
6
Selfie /5
4
0
Video /5
3
0
SD Memory /5
5
5
Software /5
5
5
Desktop Replacement /5
0
0
TOTAL
40
38
Samsung Galaxy A27
78.2mm (3.08in) · Jul 3, 2026 · Rank #265
1+7+3+6+6+4+3+5+5+0 = 40
* TOP SoftwareMidrange

EDITORIAL: A27 is an downgrade of A26 looking to fill the market niche and with little regard for excellence. Screen finally got a punch out selfie and there is a 6 year OS update promise but the IP protection is worse then A26 and the ultrawide is now 5MP instead of 8MP. Worst yet, there are much better phones to find at this price.

PROs
only 800nits 385ppi 120Hz AMOLED screen but has HDR support, expandable memory slot, decent 50MP 27mm OIS PDAF main + poor 5MP 16mm ultrawide + poor 2MP 23mm macro lens, very good 12MP 25mm selfie, average video recording, 6 year update promise of mature and feature rich OneUI, global availability
CONs
big and hard to handle one hand, SD 6 Gen 3 with UFS 3.1 performance, barely 24hr endurance from a (small for the body) 5000mAh battery with 90min slow 25W charging, dim screen with low pixel density and only 120Hz-or-60Hz refresh rate options, (downgraded) IP64 protection, no AF on ultrawide or selfie, no video out of desktop replacement functionality, slow USB-C 2.0 OTG port, weak volume on the single speaker
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 (5G)
79.1mm (3.11in) · Aug 28, 2026 · Rank #271
0+10+6+6+6+0+0+5+5+0 = 38
* TOP Software* TOP Memory ExpansionMidrange

EDITORIAL: (this is a pre-test listing based on reasonable expectation of screen and imaging performance) 6 months after Note 15, Xiaomi produced another competitive midranger by modernizing its looks and adding a much bigger battery. There is still a memory expansion slot but this Note has worse processor, no military standard drop protection, dimmer screen, only one 50MP back lens (from a 108MP main & 8MP ultrawide), worse resolution selfie (20MP to 16MP) and it is much bigger. For a very successful series, Redmi Note may be looking at an uncertain future.

PROs
attractive updated design, 36hr endurance from a 7700mAh Si-C battery, splash proof IP65 protection, reliable pics from a 50MP 26mm PDAF main lens, expandable memory slot, 4 years of stable HyperOS
CONs
fluid SD 4 Gen 4 with UFS 2.2 performance may not last 4 years of updates, ~90min slow 45W charging, sub-1300nits 375ppi 120Hz AMOLED screen, only 1 back lens, below average 16MP selfie, below average video recording, no desktop replacement functionality option, slow USB-C 2.0 (with OTG)

Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.

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