Only one smartphone is the mid-range star: Samsung Galaxy A57 vs. Redmi Note 17 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy A57 5G features a lightweight 179-gram body and the Exynos 1680, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G counters with a larger AMOLED display and an 8,340 mAh battery. We examine our test data. Which smartphone ultimately offers the better overall package? Anyone looking to spend around $300 to $400 on a new Android smartphone will almost inevitably come across the two industry giants Samsung and Xiaomi. This year, the showdown between the Samsung Galaxy A57 (available at around $350 at Amazon.com) and the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G brings together two completely different philosophies.